# American Champion 8GCBC

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 2121004, 2121005
- Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
- Model: 8GCBC
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A21CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 218
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 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)

- [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

## Registered aircraft (218, first 50)

- [N101AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101AC): [Pyewacket Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PYEWACKET%20AIR%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 361-92
- [N101BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101BC): [Hill Sheldon S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20SHELDON%20S), [Red Lodge, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Red%20Lodge), built 2008, S/N 511-2008
- [N101RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101RA): [Stritzke Donald K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRITZKE%20DONALD%20K), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 2009, S/N 515-2009
- [N1028T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1028T): [Taylor Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Proctor, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Proctor), built 2022, S/N 625-2022
- [N103AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103AC): [Krueger Douglas K Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUEGER%20DOUGLAS%20K%20TRUSTEE), [Aurora, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Aurora), built 1992, S/N 362-92
- [N103BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103BC): [Palmer David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMER%20DAVID%20M), [Jacksonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Jacksonville), built 2003, S/N 448-2003
- [N104AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104AC): [Ross Stephen D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20STEPHEN%20D), [Greenfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Greenfield), built 1993, S/N 363-93
- [N105BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105BH): [Fran Oil Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRAN%20OIL%20INC), [Many, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Many), built 2007, S/N 498-2007
- [N106EB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106EB): [Bryan Gordon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYAN%20GORDON), [Gilbert, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Gilbert), built 1997, S/N 384-97
- [N109JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109JG): [Graham Field Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAHAM%20FIELD%20LTD), [Adams Mills, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Adams%20Mills), built 2004, S/N 459-2004
- [N114JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114JM): [C29 Taildragger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C29%20TAILDRAGGER%20LLC), [Middleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Middleton), built 2006, S/N 481-2006
- [N114TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114TJ): [Knochenmus Matthew L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNOCHENMUS%20MATTHEW%20L), [Corcoran, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Corcoran), built 1996, S/N 382-96
- [N119BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119BC): [W D Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/W%20D%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Sammamish, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sammamish), S/N 499-2007
- [N125WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125WB): [90er LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/90ER%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2008, S/N 505-2008
- [N127BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127BD): built 2022, S/N 620-2022
- [N127TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127TM): [Plane Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20AIR%20LLC), [Paducah, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Paducah), built 2001, S/N 427-2001
- [N128VM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128VM): [Thomas Lucas G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20LUCAS%20G), [Beebe, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Beebe), built 2017, S/N 585-2017
- [N131DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131DW): [Weitz David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEITZ%20DAVID%20M), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 2015, S/N 569-2015
- [N131PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131PM): [Dodge Sean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODGE%20SEAN), [Littleton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Littleton), S/N 462-2004
- [N131RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131RC): [Nordman Clay DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORDMAN%20CLAY%20DBA), [Catheys Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Catheys%20Valley), built 1996, S/N 376-96
- [N131SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131SE): [Houseman Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUSEMAN%20STEVEN), [Chillicothe, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Chillicothe), built 2006, S/N 490-2006
- [N132PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132PJ): [Pierson Ted](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERSON%20TED), [Gooding, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Gooding), built 2007, S/N 496-2007
- [N133PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133PJ): [American Liquid Concentration Operations LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20LIQUID%20CONCENTRATION%20OPERATIONS%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 2006, S/N 486-2006
- [N134MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134MA): [Mike Alpha LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIKE%20ALPHA%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 2001, S/N 429-2001
- [N137JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137JW): [Network Sales & Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NETWORK%20SALES%20%26%20LEASING%20INC), [Newtown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Newtown), built 2011, S/N 537-2011
- [N138GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138GB): [Burgan Grover W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURGAN%20GROVER%20W), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 2005, S/N 473-2005
- [N139BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139BC): [Trombley Steven T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROMBLEY%20STEVEN%20T), [Worland, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Worland), built 2008, S/N 506-2008
- [N13JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13JH): [L J H Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%20J%20H%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Greenleaf, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Greenleaf), built 2021, S/N 617-2021
- [N13WL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13WL): [Bristol, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Bristol), built 2020, S/N 605-2020, Registration pending
- [N141BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141BC): [Atkinson Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATKINSON%20AIR%20LLC), [Dixon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Dixon), built 2020, S/N 602-2020
- [N141BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141BH): [Bob Hannah Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOB%20HANNAH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 2022, S/N 623-2022
- [N145BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145BC): [Mazur Steve J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAZUR%20STEVE%20J), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 2004, S/N 456-2004
- [N147BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147BC): [Card Logging Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARD%20LOGGING%20CO%20INC), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 2003, S/N 447-2003
- [N148BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148BC): [Walker Dean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20DEAN%20M), [Fort Collins, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Collins), built 2008, S/N 507-2008
- [N149BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149BC): [Kurtz Garold](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KURTZ%20GAROLD), [Mound City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Mound%20City), built 2004, S/N 4532004
- [N14KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14KD): [Bobcat Ag LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOBCAT%20AG%20LLC), [Wooster, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Wooster), built 2020, S/N 604-2020
- [N155BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155BC): [Callander John K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALLANDER%20JOHN%20K), [Oakland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oakland), built 2019, S/N 599-2019
- [N155JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155JH): [Crew Support LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CREW%20SUPPORT%20LLC), [Draper, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Draper), built 2014, S/N 562-2014
- [N159AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159AF): [Morter Roger P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTER%20ROGER%20P), [Hermiston, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hermiston), built 2000, S/N 413-2000
- [N15MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15MM): [Meyers David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYERS%20DAVID%20L), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 2016, S/N 573-2015
- [N160BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160BC): [Pridmore Reginald C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRIDMORE%20REGINALD%20C), [Laughlin, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Laughlin), S/N 457-2004
- [N162BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162BC): [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 2004, S/N 465-2004, Registration pending
- [N165AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165AC): [Brian & Karen Snodgrass Farms LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRIAN%20%26%20KAREN%20SNODGRASS%20FARMS%20LLC), [Seminole, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seminole), S/N 471-2005
- [N165BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165BC): [Mckinney William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKINNEY%20WILLIAM%20C), [Whitefish, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Whitefish), built 2019, S/N 600-2019
- [N168BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168BC): [Wildlife Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILDLIFE%20AIR%20LLC), [Dubois, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Dubois), built 2006, S/N 482-2006
- [N178BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178BC): [Allen Lisa M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20LISA%20M), [Melba, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Melba), built 2005, S/N 474-2005
- [N179BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179BC): [Denmark Ag](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENMARK%20AG), [Winters, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Winters), S/N 458-2004
- [N180CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180CG): [Bailey Bendrix](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILEY%20BENDRIX), [Rochester, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Rochester), built 2002, S/N 434-2002
- [N180LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180LA): [Ronsman Harry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RONSMAN%20HARRY%20M), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), built 1994, S/N 368-94
- [N186AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N186AC): [Hartman James R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTMAN%20JAMES%20R%20TRUSTEE), [Everett, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Everett), built 1994, S/N 369-94

All 218: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (32)

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 CEN26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA303), Aug 28, 2026: American Champion 8GCBC (N125WB), Westminster, CO, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA114), Mar 2, 2026: American Champion 8GCBC (N636DB), Carefree, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA102), Sep 5, 2025: American Champion 8GCBC (N242BC), Unalakleet, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots encounter with an obstructed dip in the landing surface during the landing roll out on a remote airstrip, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR24FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA291), Sep 1, 2024: American Champion 8GCBC (N23BD), Meeteetse, WY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the flight over rising terrain at a low altitude in a high-elevation, high-density-altitude environment.
- [NTSB WPR23LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA075), Dec 26, 2022: American Champion 8GCBC (N749PJ), Payson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA030), Nov 11, 2022: American Champion 8GCBC (N615DD), Payson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with insufficient takeoff distance which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation.
- [NTSB WPR22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA074), Jan 1, 2022: American Champion 8GCBC (N58BH), Jordan Valley, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA028), Oct 29, 2021: American Champion 8GCBC (N125WB), Greeley, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA196), May 15, 2021: American Champion 8GCBC (N101BC), Wallowa, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll after experiencing a tailwind gust which required excessive braking and resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN20CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA391), Sep 11, 2020: Champion 8GCBC (N81BH), Ozark, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA358), Aug 20, 2020: Champion 8GCBC (N133PJ), Three Rivers, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway sign after landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA011), Oct 12, 2019: Champion 8GCBC (N632K), Henrys Lake, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA18FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA208), Aug 4, 2018: Champion 8GCBC (N424A), Foley, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB GAA18CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA400), Jul 6, 2018: Champion 8GCBC (N114JM), Waunakee, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tall corn along the edge of the airstrip during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA153), Mar 8, 2018: American Champion 8GCBC (N105BH), Many, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA158), Mar 10, 2014: American Champion 8GCBC (N63HE), Chisago City, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot due to wet soft snow conditions that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA041), Nov 20, 2011: American Champion 8GCBC (N131PM), Ashton, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s poor decision-making when he decided to land on a snowy grass airstrip, which resulted in an encounter with deep snow during the landing roll and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA684](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA684), Sep 3, 2011: American Champion 8GCBC (N242BC), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA137), Feb 14, 2011: American Champion 8GCBC (N885AC), Soda Springs, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in a valley.
- [NTSB WPR11FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA061), Nov 18, 2010: American Champion 8GCBC (N273MA), Bremerton, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s use of oxycodone and his severe coronary artery disease.
- [NTSB ANC10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA075), Aug 20, 2010: American Champion 8GCBC (N63AK), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an off airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA061), Nov 12, 2009: American Champion 8GCBC (N315AC), Clarksville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his decision to take off with a left quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA019), Nov 15, 2007: American Champion 8GCBC (N439MA), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA147), Jun 22, 2007: American Champion 8GCBC (N139SG), Sanford, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his excessive pitch attitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA042), Jan 5, 2007: American Champion 8GCBC (N186AC), Buckley, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to release brake pressure soon enough when his airplane skidded from wet grass onto dry terrain during an off-airport, full-stop landing. A factor was the change in terrain from…
- [NTSB ANC06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA105), Aug 1, 2006: American Champion 8GCBC (N35RF), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a loss of control. Factors associated…
- [NTSB LAX05CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA211), Jun 17, 2005: American Champion 8GCBC (N617MA), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA072), Feb 13, 2004: American Champion 8GCBC (N186AC), Sunburg, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land off-airport. A factor to the accident was the snow covered ditch.
- [NTSB FTW01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA155), Jun 26, 2001: American Champion 8GCBC (N249SF), Paris, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the excessive pull up by the passenger along with the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision leading to a loss of control during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA012), Oct 10, 1999: American Champion 8GCBC (N403AC), Whiting, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight passenger briefing, which resulted in control interference.
- [NTSB CHI99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA048), Dec 4, 1998: Bellanca 8GCBC (N395AC), Burlington, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Carburetor ice, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation resulting in his flight into poor weather conditions, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors contributing to…
- [NTSB NYC65A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0102), Feb 3, 1965: Grumman G-159 (N770AC), Calverton, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (38)

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.

- [Accident 20260828012309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260828012309A), Aug 28, 2026: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N125WB), Broomfield, CO, Substantial damage. Nearby video footage of runway 30R showed that during the takeoff roll the right wing had dipped down. Pilot believed he may have caught a gust of wind on the…
- [Accident 20260301003989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260301003989A), Mar 1, 2026: American Champion 8GCBC (N636DB), Carefree, AZ, Substantial damage. The pilot of an American Champion denali scout equipped with 29-inch tundra tires performed maintenance on the aircraft’s mixture control system. Following the…
- [Accident 20250904012369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250904012369A), Sep 4, 2025: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N242BC), Unalakleet, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted Landing on a Remote off airport strip. He completed 2 touch and go landings. On 3rd attempt on rollout at low speed aircraft went into a dip…
- [Incident 20250118007789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250118007789I), Jan 18, 2025: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N69GC), Canyon Lake, TX, Minor damage. On January 18, 2025, the airman departed from his home base of new braunfels, TX national airport (kbaz) at approximately 1000 local time for a short part 91…
- [Incident 20250114000349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250114000349I), Jan 14, 2025: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N101RA), Nampa, ID, Minor damage. The pilot stated while landing on runway 11 (man), he felt rushed to exit the runway for landing traffic behind him and used excessive braking when making the…
- [Accident 20240901018349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240901018349A), Sep 1, 2024: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N23BD), Meeteetsee, WY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft was operating in mountain terrain at high altitude and investigation revealed loss of power and possible high density altitude. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20230530006339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230530006339I), May 30, 2023: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N559BC), Monticello, IA, Minor damage. According to witness and pilot statements after takeoff from runway 13 at mxo approximately 500FT AGL One propeller blade departed the constant speed…
- [Accident 20221226019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221226019969A), Dec 26, 2022: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N749PJ), Payson, AZ, Substantial damage. Airman was performing a flight for personal proficiency. He has performed multiple traffic patterns to perform a series of 3 point and wheel landings on runway…
- [Accident 20221111019989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221111019989A), Nov 11, 2022: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N615DD), Payson, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot landed aircraft on a bock country strip approximately 800 feet long once on the ground only 600 feet of useable takeoff space attempted to perform a…
- [Accident 20220101000159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220101000159A), Jan 1, 2022: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N58BH), Homedale, ID, Substantial damage. During a southernly takeoff from succor creek airstrip, the aircraft encountered a snow drift. Upon contact with the snowdrift the aircraft flipped over onto…
- [Accident 20211029018329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211029018329A), Oct 29, 2021: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N125WB), Greeley, CO, Substantial damage. On October 29, 2021 at 1415 MDT, N125WB experienced a loss of directional control while landing on runway 35 at Greeley Weld County Airport. Upon touchdown,…
- [Accident 20210515009519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210515009519A), May 15, 2021: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N101BC), Riggins, ID, Substantial damage. The pilot stated he was a little too fast on a 1,000? Dirt runway which has a commitment to land due to the typography. After landing he hit the brakes too…
- [Accident 20200911009609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200911009609A), Sep 11, 2020: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N81BH), Ozark, AR, Substantial damage. On September, 11, 2020 at 1400 CST, the pilot of an American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC, N81BH was practicing for the arkanstol landing competition. Flying too…
- [Accident 20200819016279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200819016279A), Aug 19, 2020: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N133PJ), Three Rivers, MI, Substantial damage. On August 19, 2020 at 2000 local time, an American champion 8GCBC aircraft, N133PJ, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage…
- [Accident 20191012019539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191012019539A), Oct 12, 2019: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N632K), Island Park, ID, Substantial damage. Our office was notified on October 12, 2019, of an aircraft accident of N632K that occurred at approximately 14:18 local time, in a field in Island Park, ID.…
- [Accident 20180804009979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180804009979A), Aug 4, 2018: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N424A), Foley, AL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Experienced ground crew witness observed aircraft pick up a large banner and climb steeply in a normal manner to raise banner from the ground. At approximately…
- [Accident 20180706009209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180706009209A), Jul 6, 2018: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N114JM), Waunakee, WI, Substantial damage. The pilot of N114JM landed at a private landing strip at the address of 5765 cty rd q, in Waunakee, Wisconsin with permission from the owner of the landing…
- [Accident 20180308001769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180308001769A), Mar 8, 2018: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N105BH), Many, LA, Substantial damage. Airman was practicing takeoffs and landings on a grass runway in his personally owned tailwheel airplane in which he was the sole occupant. Airman stated that…
- [Accident 20140310001859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140310001859A), Mar 10, 2014: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N63HE), Chisago City, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot was attempting a landing in the snow on little green lake near Chisago City, MN with wheel penetration ski equipped aircraft. According to the pilot…
- [Accident 20111120026019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111120026019A), Nov 20, 2011: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N131PM), Ashton, ID, Substantial damage. On November 20, 2011 at approximately 1200 MST near Ashton Idaho a student pilot landed on a snow covered private grass landing strip on which the depth of the…
- [Accident 20110903023979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110903023979A), Sep 3, 2011: American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (N242BC), Ft Worth, TX, Substantial damage. On 09/03/2011, N242BC, an American champion 8GCBC (scout), landed hard and struck the right wing while conducting pattern work at afw airport. According to the…
- [Accident 20110214002319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110214002319A), Feb 14, 2011: American Ch 8GCBC (N885AC), Soda Springs, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed afton, WY airport at approximately 09:30 for a local flight. The owner of the aircraft was seated in the aft seat and is a properly rated…
- [Accident 20101117052149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101117052149A), Nov 17, 2010: American Ch 8GCBC (N273MA), Bremerton, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot took off from apex airfield, silverdale, Washington. Flew south, then turned north just souht east of Bremerton, Washington. At about 1630 in the…
- [Accident 20100820044619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100820044619A), Aug 20, 2010: American Ch 8GCBC (N63AK), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot stated:description of incident: I was drawn for a caribou permit in unit 14. On August 14 I flew over this area in search of potential landing…
- [Accident 20100807044639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100807044639A), Aug 7, 2010: American Ch 8GCBC (N461DM), Piqua, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot reached down to retract flaps on rollout. Diversion of attention caused him to lose control of the aircraft. Jlj 09/22/2010.
- [Accident 20091112051389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091112051389A), Nov 12, 2009: American Ch 8GCBC (N315AC), Clarksville, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted take off on runway 17 with a quartering tail wind. When he raised the tail, he lost directional control and departed the runway to the left and…
- [Accident 20071114828459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071114828459A), Nov 14, 2007: Bbavia 8GCBC (N439MA), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that after landing, on the rollout, he lined up between the runway edge markers, the right landing gear caught a snow berm on the right…
- [Accident 20070622022319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070622022319A), Jun 22, 2007: Bbavia 8GCBC (N139SG), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On June 22, 2007, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was attempting a banner pick up on the south side of Sanford airport. After missing the banner pick…
- [Accident 20070104000829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070104000829A), Jan 4, 2007: Bbavia 8GCBC (N186AC), Buckley, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed thun field (1S0) for a job site in Buckley WA. Pilot was attempting to land at an off airport (turf) site. Pilot applied brake pressure,…
- [Accident 20060731014709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060731014709A), Jul 31, 2006: Bbavia 8GCBC (N35RF), Goose Bay, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) According to the instructor, the aircraft was turning from downwind to crosswind for a landing. The instructor pulled the power back to simulate an…
- [Incident 20060615021649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060615021649I), Jun 15, 2006: Bbavia 8GCBC (N197BC), Saratoga Spring, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On Thursday, June 15, 2006, a/a 1500 EDT a champ 8GCBC, N197BC, s/n 461-2004, was involved in a ground loop incident during landing roll out at Saratoga…
- [Incident 20060226008819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060226008819I), Feb 26, 2006: Bbavia 8GCBC (N101AC), Appleton, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft bounced while landing runway 29 at the atw airport. Pilot lost control of aircraft. It veered left off runway and struck snowbank. Minor damage…
- [Accident 20050617022629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050617022629A), Jun 17, 2005: Bbavia 8GCBC (N617MA), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 17, 2005, about 1300 mountain standard time, an American champion 8GCBC, N617MA, ground looped at the Phoenix Deer valley airport (dvt), Phoenix…
- [Accident 20040213003489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040213003489A), Feb 13, 2004: Bbavia 8GCBC (N186AC), Sunberg, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing on a remote gravel road due to the fact the pilot had a sudden urge to use the bathroom, the aircraft veered to the right to avoid hitting…
- [Accident 20010626016739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010626016739A), Jun 26, 2001: Bbavia 8GCBC (N249SF), Paris, TX, No damage. (-23) On 06/26/00 at 16:15 CDT, an American champion 8GCBC single-engine airplane N249SF, while taking off from cox field airport, Paris, TX. Was substantially…
- [Accident 19991010042559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991010042559A), Oct 10, 1999: Bbavia 8GCBC (N403AC), Whiting, VT, Substantial damage. (.4)After a normal takeoff roll, the airplane lifted off the ground and immediately yawed to the left. The pilot stated he was unable to correct the yawing by…
- [Accident 19981204032789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981204032789A), Dec 4, 1998: Bbavia 8GCBC (N395AC), Rochester, WI, Substantial damage. Acft experienced carburator ice on descent and lost power. (.19) on December 4, 1998, at 1225 central standard time (CST), an American champion 8GCBC, N395AC,…
- [Incident 19980923038359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980923038359I), Sep 23, 1998: Bbavia 8GCBC (N655AC), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. (-5) Pilot failed to confirm gear was up into floats before landing in water. Aircraft flipped over when forward wheels made contact with water.

## Service difficulty reports (194, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2026FA0000424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000424), Nov 10, 2025: AIR BOX. SEIZED. 8GCBC WITH IO-390-A1B6 FRONT FACING AIR BOX. ACTUATING ARM FOR ALTERNATE AIR SEIZED AND STUCK IN 'OFF' POSITION. SINCE ALTERNATE AIR IS RARELY NEEDED, WAS ONLY 
- [SDR 2023FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000289), May 29, 2023: BLADE. BROKEN. PROPELLER BLADE SEPARATED FROM HUB ON TAKEOFF CAUSING ENGINE INBALANCE/FAILURE. PILOT MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN SOYBEAN FIELD ADJACENT TO RUNWAY. NO AIRFRAM
- [SDR CA190718001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190718001), Jul 16, 2019: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) ROUTINE INSPECTION BEFORE A/C WAS DEPARTING ON LONG CONTRACT AWAY BASE. CRACKS EMANATING FROM NAIL HOLES ON SPAR DOUBLER. (TC# 20190718001)
- [SDR CA190723008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190723008), Jun 27, 2019: CYLINDER. CRACKED. (CAN) HIGHER THAN EXPECTED CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT), FOLLOWED BY DECREASING RPM AND A KNOCKING NOISE THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT LOUDER. ON INSPECTION IT WAS 
- [SDR CA190315010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190315010), Feb 12, 2019: TAB. CRACKED. (CAN) ON A 100HR INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB, THE TAB WAS OBSERVED TO BE CRACKED AT THE TOP RIVET OF THE BELL CRANK. THE TRIM TAB WAS REMOVED AND SENT T
- [SDR CA190315008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190315008), Feb 1, 2019: TAB. CRACKED. (CAN) ON A 100HR INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB, THE TAB WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT TOP RIVET ON THE BELL CRANK. THE TRIM WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO QUARANTIN
- [SDR 2016FA0000282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000282), Jun 8, 2016: SPAR. CRACKED. CRACK IN REAR LT REAR SPAR 2ND BAY PAST STRUT FITTING. CRACK IS NEAR A GLUE JOINT ABOUT A FOOT LONG AND .333 THE WAY DOWN THE SPAR. ACFT PROBABLE CAUSE IS TOO M
- [SDR 2016FA0000381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000381), May 2, 2016: SPARK PLUG. BROKEN. SPARK PLUGS CHANGED AS REGULAR SERVICE INTERVAL. MAY 2016 PILOT REPORTED ROUGH ENGINE WITH LOSS OF POWER. FOUND LOWER POSITION PLUG IN NR 4 CYLINDER HAD MISSING
- [SDR CA160301026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160301026), Mar 1, 2016: SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) ELT REMOTE SWITCH FAILED TO ACTIVATE THE ELT WHEN SWITCHED TO THE ON POSITION. THE SWITCH WAS RETURNED TO THE ARMED POSITION AND TRIED AGAIN WITH NO ACTIV
- [SDR CA151020002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151020002), Oct 18, 2015: HANDLE. FAILED. (CAN) FLAP HANDLE MATERIAL FAILED JUST FWD OF CABLE ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR CA151020001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151020001), Oct 18, 2015: HANDLE. FAILED. (CAN) FLAP HANDLE MATERIAL FAILED JUST FWD OF CABLE ATTACHMENT. THIS IS OUR 3RD FAILURE OF THIS PART ALONG WITH 1 CRACKED AND REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR CA150817023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150817023), Aug 17, 2015: SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) DURING THE 100 HR INSPECTION THE MAINTENANCE PERSONAL WENT TO TEST THE ELT FOR PROPER FUNCTION. THE REMOTE ELT SWITCH WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE ACTIVATED AND FO
- [SDR CA150106010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150106010), Jan 5, 2015: FRAME. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE DND STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROGRAM (SIRP), THE STABILIZER WAS REMOVED AND STRIPPED OF ITS FABRIC AND PAINT. AT THAT POINT A CRACK WAS
- [SDR CA130722007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130722007), Jul 22, 2013: PEDAL. BROKEN. (CAN) THE FRONT RT RUDDER PEDAL BROKE INTO 2 PEICES. THIS RESULTED IN THE REAR PILOT TO BE UNABLE TO ACTIVATE THE RT BRAKE.
- [SDR CA130117013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130117013), Jan 14, 2013: CAMSHAFT. MAKING METAL. (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION, METAL FILINGS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE OIL FILTER. CYLINDER 2 AND CYL NR 4 WERE REMOVED AND THE CAMSHAFT INSPECTED. MISSING META
- [SDR CA120710013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120710013), Jul 6, 2012: INDICATOR. INACCURATE. (CAN) DURING FUELING PROCEDURES, IT WAS NOTICED BY THE PILOT THAT THE LT FUEL GUAGE WAS READING INACCURATE. A DIP OF THE FUEL TANK CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL INDIC
- [SDR CA111115013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111115013), Nov 15, 2011: FUEL TANK. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE IN HOUSE REQUIRED 10 YEAR STRUCTURAL INSPECTION & REPAIR PROGRAM, SIRP, THE FABRIC WAS REMOVED FROM THE WINGS & A CRACK APPROX 1 1/4" LONG WAS 
- [SDR CA110826003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110826003), Aug 24, 2011: SOLENOID. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE TERMINAL ENDS OF THE STARTER SOLENOID THAT IS RIVETED INTO POSITION BECAME LOOSE AND HAD APP
- [SDR CA110629004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110629004), Jun 23, 2011: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING THE 100HR INSPECTION, A .5" TO 1" CRACK WAS DISCOVERED COMMING FROM THE LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLE ON NR 4 CYLINDER. CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THIS ENGINE IS USE
- [SDR CA110531006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110531006), May 26, 2011: CONTROL HANDLE. FAILED. PILOT WAS GOING FROM 2 ND TO 4 TH NOTCH OF FLAP AND THE HANDLE FAILED. TT ON PART 1502 HRS.
- [SDR CA110512002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110512002), May 11, 2011: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. DURING A 100HR INSP, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLE PROCEDING TOWARDS THE EXHAUST VALVE. IT IS COMMON PRACTICE IN THE FACILITY TO 
- [SDR CA110222006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110222006), Feb 18, 2011: CRANKSHAFT. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING A COMPANY DIRECTED 2 YEAR INSPECTION OF THE ID OF THE CRANKSHAFT IAW SB 505B, PITTING WAS DISCOVERED AND FOUND TO BE 0.082" DEEP. CRANKSHAFT HAS BE
- [SDR CA110222004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110222004), Feb 15, 2011: CRANKSHAFT. CORRODED. (CAN) THE FRONT PLUG WAS REMOVED FOR A COMPANY DIRECTED 2 YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION OF THE ID OF THE CRANKSHAFT IAW SB 505B. THIS INSPECTION WAS BEING COMPLETED
- [SDR CA110204005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110204005), Feb 3, 2011: REMOTE SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) DURING THE TROUBLESHOOTING OF ANOTER ELT SYSTEM. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ELT REMOTE SWITCH WOULD TURN THE ELT ON PROPERLY BUT WOULD NOT RESET THE SYSTE
- [SDR CA110204004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110204004), Feb 3, 2011: REMOTE SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) DURING A FUNCTION TEST IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LED LIGHT FAILED TO WORK. AS WELL WHEN THE SWITCH WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE ELT ACTIVATED PROPE
- [SDR CA110222005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110222005), Feb 1, 2011: CRANKSHAFT. CORRODED. (CAN) A COMPANY DIRECTED 2 YEAR INSPECTION OF THE ID OF THE CRANKSHAFT IAW SB 505B WAS COMPLETED AND PITTING WAS DISCOVERED. THE ID IS NOW AT MAX LIMITS AND PIT
- [SDR CA110225007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110225007), Jan 11, 2011: CRANKSHAFT. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING A COMPANY DIRECTED 2 YEAR INSPECTION OF THE ID OF THE CRANKSHAFT TO BE COMPLETED IAW SB 505B. DURING THE INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ID W
- [SDR CA100816006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100816006), Aug 10, 2010: BRUSHES. BROKEN. FAA-PMA PART AM-3215 CARBON BRUSH AND SPRING WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF FLUSH WITH THE SPRING AND FELL INTO THE MAGNETO. CONTACT WAS MAINTAINED BY THE REMAINING PART 
- [SDR CA100816003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100816003), Aug 9, 2010: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE LT SIDE ON THE ARM GOING FROM THE FIRE WALL TO THE UPPER LORD MOUNT JUST ABOVE THE WELD LOCATED AT THE FIRE WALL
- [SDR CA090225003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090225003), Feb 24, 2009: TRANSFER TUBE. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE REPAIR OF CORROSION PITTING IN THE CRANKSHAFT BORE, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED COMING FROM THE CUTOUT ON THE OIL TRANSFER TUBE. THE CRACK APPEARS T
- [SDR CA090223015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090223015), Feb 23, 2009: CRANKSHAFT. CORRODED. UPON REMOVAL OF THE EXPANSION PLUG TO FACILITATE SLUG REMOVAL IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THEIR WAS BUBBLING IN THE PID. BASED UPON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PRO
- [SDR 2009FA0000059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000059), Jan 23, 2009: BLADE. CRACKED. PROP BLADE CRACKED FROM TIP INWARD. CRACK IS APPROX .5 INCHES FROM L/E. CRACK IS APPROX .7 INCHES LONG ON FWD. FACE AND APROX 1.2 INCHES LONG ON AFT FACE. ALSO,
- [SDR CA090121005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090121005), Jan 19, 2009: CRANKSHAFT. CORRODED. (CAN) UPON DESLUGING THE INNER BORE OF THE CRANKSHAFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PID COATING HAD BEGUN TO BUBBLE AND CHIP OFF. THE PID WAS REMOVED AND SURFACE 
- [SDR CA090112002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090112002), Jan 8, 2009: CRANKSHAFT. CORRODED. (CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF THE EXPANSION PLUG TO FACILITATE SLUG REMOVAL IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS BUBBLING IN THE PID. BASED UPON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH TH
- [SDR CA081204008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081204008), Nov 27, 2008: HINGE PIN. RUSTED. (CAN) AN ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR USING THE EMERGENCY EXIT HANDLE FOUND THAT THE SYS HAD BECOME SEIZED. UPON CLOSER INSP, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HINGE
- [SDR CA080806012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806012), Aug 1, 2008: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT WITH GLIDER IN TOW, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE VIBRATION. THEY IMMEDIATELY INSTRUCTED THE GLIDER TO RELEASE AND THEN PREFORMED A DOWN W
- [SDR CA080806015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806015), Jul 28, 2008: TIRE. DAMAGED. (CAN) TAIL WHEEL TIRE FOUND FLAT DURING TAXI, UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INNER CORDS WERE FOUND LET GO AND CUT THE TUBE.
- [SDR CA080806013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806013), Jul 28, 2008: TIRE. DAMAGED. (CAN) TAIL WHEEL FOUND FLAT DURING TAXI, UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INNER CORDS WERE FOUND LET GO AND CUT THE TUBE. TIRE, BATCH NR WAS EITHER 032167
- [SDR CA080806014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806014), Jul 27, 2008: TIRE. DAMAGED. (CAN) TAIL WHEEL FOUND FLAT DURING TAXI, UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INNER CORDS WERE FOUND LET GO AND CUT THE TUBE. TIRE, BATCH NR WAS EITHER 032167
- [SDR CA080806017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806017), Jun 25, 2008: SPAR. CORRODED. (CAN) PART FOUND CORODED AT SPAR ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR CA080806016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806016), Jun 25, 2008: SPAR. CORRODED. (CAN) PART FOUND CORRODED AT SPAR ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR CA080123008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080123008), Jan 15, 2008: FUEL TANK. CRACKED. (CAN) GAS FUMES WERE DETECTED AROUND AC. WHEN THE RT IB FUEL TANK WAS REMOVED A CRACK WAS FOUND AROUND THE FUEL VENT INTERCONNECT WELD. (TC NR 20080123008)
- [SDR CA080123007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080123007), Jan 15, 2008: FUEL TANK. CRACKED. (CAN) GAS FUMES WERE DETECTED AROUND AC. WHEN RT OB FUEL TANK WAS REMOVED A CRACK WAS FOUND ON A REPAIRED RADIUS OF THE LATERAL RE-ENFORCEMENT INDENT OF THE TAN
- [SDR CA080111002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080111002), Jan 7, 2008: HINGE. CRACKED. (CAN) ON INSPECTION, 4 CRACKS FOUND IN CORNERS (TC NR 20080111002)
- [SDR CA080111003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080111003), Jan 2, 2008: HINGE. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK FOUND DURING SIRP INSP (TC NR 20080111003)
- [SDR CA071122004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071122004), Nov 23, 2007: TANK. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR A 50 HR INSPECTION. AFTER ENGINE RUN UP, MECHANIC DETECTED GAS FUMES AND LOOKED ON THE RT SIDE ON THE AC WINGS NEAR TRAILING EDGE NOTI
- [SDR CA070320008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070320008), Feb 26, 2007: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) FLAP CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT ALLUMINUM PULLEY IN RT WING GAP AREA. (TC NR 20070320008)
- [SDR CA070320006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070320006), Feb 26, 2007: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) FLAP CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT ALLUMINUM PULLEY IN LT WING GAP AREA. (TC NR 20070320006)
- [SDR CA070227004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070227004), Feb 21, 2007: TRANSFER TUBE. LOOSE. (CAN) CRANKSHAFT FWD CAVITY OIL TRANSFER TUBE LOOSE LATERALLY AND ROTATIONALLY. CRANKSHAFT WAS REPAIRED APPROX 500 HOURS AGO. (TC NR 20070227004)
- [SDR CA061220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061220001), Dec 20, 2006: CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT FWD END WHERE CABLE BENDS HARD OFF OF HANDLE TRACK TO FWD CABLE ATTACH POINT. (TC NR 20061220001)

All 194: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (167, 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 SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc
- [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 SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [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 SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01606CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01606CH): Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-423](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-423): Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA666AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA666AL): Installation of Wipaire Skis (Fluidyne Engineering Corporation) Main Wheel Skis Model C3000A. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA02990CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02990CH): Installation of MT Propeller model number MTV-15-B/210-58 or MTV-9-B/198-52 and corresponding spinner assembly. McFarlane Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [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 SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [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 SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [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 SA21NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA21NW): Installation of a 70 pound baggage compartment in either or both EDO 89-2000, 89A-2000 or 689-2130 floats. Kenmore Air Harbor Inc
- [STC SA742NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA742NW): Installation of Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF/F7666A-O propeller on a Lycoming O-360-C1E engine. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA743NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA743NW): Installation of Bellanca 72 gallon fuel system. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine

All 167: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (409, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150083369220260806152355.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143923757020260806152300.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [066-106](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140991205520260728184414.0001): Brake Lining. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Replaces Cleveland Wheels and Brakes P/N… · Jun 9, 2026
- [ABI-3235-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199711469320260527160016.0001): Dust Cover, Lower. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3235-01 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3243-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199448261520260527160107.0001): Leaf Spring Adapter 11/4”. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3243-02 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3233-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID196067023720260527155948.0001): Spring Compression. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3233-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3219-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191249106220260527160128.0001): Pawl. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3219-02 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3222-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189798402120260527160103.0001): Spring. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3222-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3227-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187374408620260527160055.0001): Spacer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3227-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-232-046](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179014839820260527160120.0001): Pin. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 232-046 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3214T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID173392575920260527160008.0001): Steering Arm Assy. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3214T · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-800613-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169566425720260527155941.0001): Tail Wheel Head Two Bolt. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 800613-1 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3216-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID160986988820260527155926.0001): Tail Wheel Head. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3216-1 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-800613](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID160882917720260527155938.0001): Tail Wheel Head. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 800613 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3257-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156251612120260527160047.0001): Pin. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3257-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156098924420260527155959.0001): Trust Washer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3206-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3219-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150464939720260527160012.0001): Pawl. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3219-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3216-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143665001220260527155920.0001): Tail Wheel Head. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3216-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3234-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143431529420260527155945.0001): Thrust Plate Assy. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3234 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-1863](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140903679720260527160125.0001): Grease Seal. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 1863 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3256-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137613464520260527155956.0001): Dust Cover, Upper. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3256-2 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-2504-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137601654120260527160035.0001): Spacer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 2504-01 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3225-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137295096420260527160050.0001): Tab Lock Washer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3225-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3224-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135877062020260527160029.0001): Tail Wheel Fork. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3224-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3207-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134476883420260527155934.0001): Fiber Thrust Washer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3207-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3216-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125913052620260527155930.0001): Tail Wheel Bolt. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3216-2 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3243-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120200096920260527160111.0001): Leaf Spring Adapter 1 ½”. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3243-01 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3244-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114387747020260527160058.0001): Wheel Half. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3244-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3235-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111945960020260527155952.0001): Dust Cover, Upper. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3235-02 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3236](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108663701820260527160115.0001): Axle. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3236-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3205-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID106607011520260527160022.0001): Bushing. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3205-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3214-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104919853320260527160004.0001): Steering Arm Assy. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3214 · Mar 30, 2026
- [ABI-3258-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID101648198720260527160041.0001): Spacer. ABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3258-00 · Mar 30, 2026
- [MDL TD 031851](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178598522120250508133538.0001): VA-1A( )AndAccessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025
- [8850-6CJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182169774420240625133920.0001): MOTOR (14 VDC). McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces 8850-6 · Mar 14, 2024
- [A8110-GCJ](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID136322581620240625133922.0001): FUEL PUMP (14V). McFarlane Aviation Inc. · PMA PQ3732CE · Replaces A8110-G, B8110-G · Mar 14, 2024
- [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199482918420240221143419.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024
- [APS68-01100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID177955318020231102131425.0001): Shim, Brake. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 068-01100 · Sep 25, 2023
- [UAV-1004236-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103937749420230707211227.0001): AV-30-C. uAvionix Corporation · PMA PQ05445NM · Modification part · Jun 28, 2023
- [APS66-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180396713420221020170310.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 066-10600 · Aug 10, 2022
- [APS105-00200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104033483120221020170407.0001): Rivet. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 105-00200 · Aug 10, 2022
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124831337720220706160045.0001): Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Jun 21, 2022
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181756506220220720120315.0001): C J Aviation, Inc. · PMA PQ1607CE · Jun 17, 2022
- [EA-22000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143618207720220525194052.0001): Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138837880320220525194125.0001): Controller Wire Harness- Twin (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-20000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111325211120220525194017.0001): Four-Cylinder Ignition Controller. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID945125674720210923143648.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID650949214820210923143750.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [A099001-703](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID532672578620210723184157.0001): Shroud Assembly. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. · PMA PQ2712CE · Replaces 099001-703 · Jun 24, 2021
- [WSKI-010](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID765822018220210617193120.0001): PMA Parts Kit for Ski Model C3000A. Wipaire Skis Inc · PMA PQ2486CE · Modification part · May 21, 2021

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8gcbc/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Bellanca 8GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8gcbc): 182 registered aircraft, registry code 1220803
- [Champion 8GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-8gcbc): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110301

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