- Registered owner
- Cline Braxton L
- Location
- Wasilla, AK
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 7GCB-117
- Year built
- 1962
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- June 14, 1968
- Certificate issued
- November 12, 2021
- Expires
- November 30, 2028
- Mode S code
- ADCFF7
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming 0-320 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 50
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1964 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
See all 55 ADs
Information bulletins that may apply · 14
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Champion 7GCB
SAIB CE-18-20Electrical PowerSAIB CE-13-40Flight CompartmentSAIB CE-09-20Equipment - FurnishingsNTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC07LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Salmon, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and the collapse of the main landing gear.NTSB ANC03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing striking the ground during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of wind gusts.NTSB ANC92LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to keep the aircraft on the step and he allowed it to become airborne. The pilot subsequently lost depth perception, and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the float landing gear. A…
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20070710017569ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · King Salmon, AK(-23) On July 10, 2007, about 1700 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire-equipped champion 7GCB-117 airplane, N9897Y, sustained damage when it descended uncontrolled after takeoff, and impacted the ground, about 35 miles southeast of King Salmon, Alaska. The…Accident 20030628037419ALevel Off Touchdown · Ugashik, AK(-23) On June 28, 2003, a champ, 7GCB registered to and piloted by [privacy data omitted] was involved in an aircraft accident near dry bay Alaska. According to the pilot he made several passes over the beach prior to landing. During the landing the wind was…Accident 19920529017139ATo Aborted (Fixed Wing) · Snow Lake, AKBecame airborne on glassy water during step taxi. Aborted,impacted nose down collapsing float struts.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N9897YGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Champion 7GCB aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 218
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Champion 7GCB
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.