# N770AC: American Champion 8GCBC

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [American Champion 8GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc) (registry code 2121004, 3 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A21CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21CE) (American Champion Aircraft Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 380-96
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Certificate issued: January 7, 2022
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: AA690A
- Registered owner: [Searching For Grass LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEARCHING%20FOR%20GRASS%20LLC)
- Location: [Stroudsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Stroudsburg)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.9673° N, 75.2880° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 18360, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=770AC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N770AC

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 14 in force

### Matched by airframe (American Champion 8GCBC)

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006
- [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 89-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-06): Front Folding Seats · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989
- [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [AD 79-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-22-01): Exhaust System · American Champion 7ECA, 8GCBC and 8KCAB. Effective Oct 29, 1979
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 76-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-01): Adjustable Front Seat · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Nov 2, 1976
- [AD 75-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-16): Engine Power Loss · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1975
- [AD 75-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-04-12): Markings on Tachometer · American Champion 8GCBC. Effective Feb 21, 1975
- [AD 74-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-15-07): Propeller Mounting · American Champion 8GCBC. Effective Jul 26, 1974

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 98-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-05-04) (historical): Wood Spar Wing · American Champion 8GCBC. Effective Apr 17, 1998
- [AD 96-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-03-11) (historical): Wing Front Strut Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCBC, 8GCBC and 1 more. Effective Feb 26, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (8 in force)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018
- [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013
- [SAIB CE-11-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-43): Flight Controls. Issued Jul 6, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-39): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Jul 23, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009
- [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007
- [SAIB CE-04-83](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-83): . Issued Sep 9, 2004

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC65A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0102), Feb 3, 1965: Grumman G-159 (N770AC), Calverton, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N770AC.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other American Champion 8GCBC aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc/aircraft.md
- STCs for the American Champion 8GCBC: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc/stcs.md

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