# Aeronca 7GC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2110126 - Manufacturer (registry): AERONCA - Model: 7GC - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 90 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp. - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7gc Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [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 80-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-06): Muffler Core and Body Assembly · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 8 more. Effective Oct 16, 1980 - [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 77-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-05): Operating Limitations · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 5 more. Effective Nov 7, 1977 - [AD 64-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-04-03): Air Door Hinge · American Champion 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCB and 3 more. Effective Mar 9, 1964 - [AD 48-39-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-39-01): Control Stick Rework · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 19 more - [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [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-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 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N68KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68KA): [Aakre Keith E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AAKRE%20KEITH%20E), [Granite Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Granite%20Falls), built 1958, S/N 7GC-21 - [N84406](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84406): [Mio William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIO%20WILLIAM%20A), [Intl Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Intl%20Falls), built 1946, S/N 7AC-3080 ## NTSB investigations (8) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MKC71DDQ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DDQ20), Dec 13, 1970: Aeronca 7GC-3 (N7523E), Tea, SD, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA71DKW25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKW25), Nov 30, 1970: Aeronca 7AC (N84406), Lafayette, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67A0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0012), Jul 18, 1966: Champion 7GCBA (N9945Y), Brownsville, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW67A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0005), Jul 6, 1966: Champion 7GCB (N9919Y), Los Fresnos, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB ANC67D0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0003), May 27, 1966: Aeronca 7GC (N8501E), Anchorage, AK, destroyed - [NTSB ANC66D0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0071), Oct 3, 1965: Champion 7GCB (N8995R), Iliama, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0040), May 14, 1965: Champion 7 GCB (N9936Y), Sinton, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2765](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2765), Jul 11, 1964: Champion 7FC (N7548E), Concord, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20110407007269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110407007269I), Apr 7, 2011: Aeronca 7GC (N84406), Gwinn, MI, Minor damage. Pilot stated that he had a normal landing, touched down and floated up a little bit. The left wing had dipped low due to correction for a crosswind. When he… ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2002FA0000528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000528), Mar 13, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. WHIN WAS INSPECTED PRIOR TO RECOVER. THIS INSPECTION SHOWED NO CRACKS. WING WAS RECOVERED AND STORED PRIOR TO SINTALLATION. THE WIND BLEW WING AND STORAGE RACK - [SDR 95ZZZX3284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3284), Jun 1, 1995: VALVE ROD. BROKEN. FUEL SHUT OFF EXTENSION ROD UNIVERSAL JOINT SEPARATED WHILE TURNING FUEL ON. SUSPECT INADEQUATE STRENGTH. HAVE INSPECTED SEVERAL AIRCRAFT AND FOUND THESE UNIVER ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (117, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA33CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33CE): If Champion Part Number 7-480 door is installed, remove two of AN 380-2-2 cotter pins and two of AN 393-3 flat head pins as necessarry to remove one door. If American Champion Part Number 7-1265 door is installed, remove quick release pins to remove one door. Weight change --10lb at +21.06 arm. National Aeronca Association - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA3-214](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-214): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model3000 main skis and Model 1000 tail ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-361](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-361): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-362](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-362): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-368](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-368): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model A2000A main wheel replacement ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-424](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-424): Installation of Wiparie Skis Model CTF-2200 (Acft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott Model 3000 tail wheel. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02153AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153AK): Installation of Burl's Aircraft Rebuild Magnum I tail wheel Penetration ski. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04301CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04301CH): Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge. C William Pancake Jr - [STC SA2710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2710WE): Installation of carburetor heat box bearings. Del-Air - [STC SA02529AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02529AK): Installation of the GSD Landing Gear System, Aeronca/American Champion 7 & 11 series airplanes. Mr. Ernie Broten - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA3829NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3829NM): Installation and Manufacturing of Aluminum Wing Spars. MILMAN Engineering Inc - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02476AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02476AK): Installation of the Airglas, Inc. LC18-ACA Cargo Pod. Airglas Inc - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA4773NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4773NM): Installation of replacement metal leading edge. MILMAN Engineering Inc - [STC SA00860SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00860SE): Installation of Rainbow Flying Service fuselage formers. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA01089SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01089SE): Improved replacement floor boards. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc All 117: https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7gc/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Champion 7GC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gc): 37 registered aircraft, registry code 21101N2 - [Champion AERONCA 7GC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7gc): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 2110164 - [Champion/Herring 7GC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-herring-7gc): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110127 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.