# American Champion 8KCAB

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2121000
- Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
- Model: 8KCAB
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- 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: 450
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab

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 2018-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-14-06): Wings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Aug 17, 2018
- [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 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [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 90-15-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-15-15-R1): Front Spar Strut Fittings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective May 15, 1991
- [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 81-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-04): Competition Harness Installation · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Jul 28, 1981
- [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 79-22-01](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 74-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-23-04): Rib Flanges · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Mar 6, 1975
- [AD 72-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-06): Aerobatic Flight Placard · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Oct 5, 1972
- [AD 72-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-03): Corrosion of Rudder and Elevator Cables · American Champion 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1972

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2017-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-07-10) (historical): Wings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Apr 12, 2017
- [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) (7)

- [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

## Registered aircraft (450, first 50)

- [N101BY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101BY): built 2004, S/N 9492004
- [N102JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102JV): [Western Michigan University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20MICHIGAN%20UNIVERSITY), [Battle Creek, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Battle%20Creek), built 2013, S/N 1128-2013
- [N104JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104JW): [Gobeli Michael T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOBELI%20MICHAEL%20T), [East Lyme, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/East%20Lyme), built 1992, S/N 688-92
- [N106AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106AC): [Upside Down Vt LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UPSIDE%20DOWN%20VT%20LLC), [Milton, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Milton), S/N 648-91
- [N107AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107AC): [Bad Attitude LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAD%20ATTITUDE%20LLC), [Lisbon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Lisbon), built 1991, S/N 650-91
- [N108HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108HS): [Contrails II Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTRAILS%20II%20INC), [Kerrville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerrville), S/N 1008-2005
- [N108JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108JG): [Stilts Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STILTS%20STEVEN), [Houma, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Houma), built 1996, S/N 764-96
- [N109PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109PC): [Fort Wayne Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORT%20WAYNE%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 2005, S/N 994-2005
- [N111GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111GW): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 2013, S/N 1123-2013
- [N111LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111LS): [Grant William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANT%20WILLIAM%20S), [Azle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Azle), built 1995, S/N 740-95
- [N113JJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113JJ): [Rendleman Robert T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENDLEMAN%20ROBERT%20T), [Murphysboro, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Murphysboro), built 2000, S/N 858-2000
- [N1177B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1177B): [Takacs John Paul III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAKACS%20JOHN%20PAUL%20III), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1991, S/N 651-91
- [N117TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117TM): built 2000, S/N 874-2000
- [N118AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118AC): [9 Echo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/9%20ECHO%20LLC), [Muskogee, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Muskogee), built 1992, S/N 672-92
- [N121SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121SG): [Taliaferro Leigh](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALIAFERRO%20LEIGH), [Abilene, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Abilene), built 2006, S/N 1036-2007
- [N1230S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1230S): [Specialized Aero Works LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECIALIZED%20AERO%20WORKS%20LLC), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 2005, S/N 1011-2005
- [N123BY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123BY): built 2003, S/N 915-2003
- [N123WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123WA): [Ashem Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASHEM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1993, S/N 726-94
- [N124SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124SC): [K2 Worldwide Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K2%20WORLDWIDE%20INC), [Simi Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Simi%20Valley), S/N 8822001
- [N124SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124SG): [Full Props LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FULL%20PROPS%20LLC), [Ridgeland, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Ridgeland), built 2008, S/N 1071-2008
- [N125RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125RS): [Alexander William F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20WILLIAM%20F), [Chapmansboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Chapmansboro), built 1991, S/N 657-91
- [N126WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126WB): [Flying Blank LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20BLANK%20LLC), [La Crosse, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/La%20Crosse), built 2005, S/N 983-2005
- [N127SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127SA): [Vintage Tailwheel LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20TAILWHEEL%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2006, S/N 1026-2006
- [N12TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12TN): [Egret Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGRET%20AERO%20INC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2013, S/N 1127-2013
- [N130AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130AC): [Bilco Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILCO%20AIR%20LLC), [Danville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Danville), built 1992, S/N 663-92
- [N131GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131GS): [Stanley Gerald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANLEY%20GERALD%20L), [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton), built 1999, S/N 839-99
- [N1322X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1322X): [Grecor LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRECOR%20LLC), [Ashville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Ashville), built 2015, S/N 1163-2015
- [N132AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132AC): [Scott John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20JOHN%20A), [Odebolt, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Odebolt), built 1992, S/N 675-92
- [N132DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132DP): [Karl Mark G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARL%20MARK%20G), [Wilbraham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Wilbraham), built 1999, S/N 822-99
- [N132PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132PA): [Aumont Eric J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUMONT%20ERIC%20J), [Yucca Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yucca%20Valley), built 1998, S/N 817-98
- [N133N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133N): [O'Brien Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/O'BRIEN%20DANIEL%20R), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), S/N 1113-2012
- [N136AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136AC): [Preacher John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREACHER%20JOHN%20R), [Jackson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Jackson), S/N 673-92
- [N137AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137AC): [Hare Michael Aubrey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARE%20MICHAEL%20AUBREY), [Foley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Foley), built 1992, S/N 676-92
- [N138AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138AC): [Zimmerman Gerald M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZIMMERMAN%20GERALD%20M), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), built 1992, S/N 677-92
- [N139AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139AC): [Davis Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20MARK%20A), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 1992, S/N 686-92
- [N141SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141SE): [Hydro Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYDRO%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Woodside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodside), built 2006, S/N 1024-2006
- [N142AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142AC): [Fly For Fun LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20FOR%20FUN%20LLC), [Rockville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Rockville), built 1992, S/N 683-92
- [N145AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145AC): [Trusler William L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRUSLER%20WILLIAM%20L), [Magnolia, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Magnolia), built 1992, S/N 684-92
- [N146MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146MA): [Hong Ted](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONG%20TED), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 2002, S/N 903-2002
- [N147TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147TP): [Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTY%20WAGSTAFF%20AVIATION%20SAFETY%20LLC), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 2008, S/N 10602008
- [N147TQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147TQ): [Iron Thermal LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRON%20THERMAL%20LLC), [Hogansville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hogansville), built 2003, S/N 920-2003
- [N148AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148AC): [Mach 1 Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACH%201%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Malibu, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Malibu), built 1993, S/N 717-93
- [N148AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148AK): [Murphy Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20PATRICK), [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood), built 2014, S/N 1140-2014
- [N148PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148PC): [Superd LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUPERD%20LLC), [Everett, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Everett), built 2005, S/N 996-2005
- [N149SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149SA): [Van Bergen Matthew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20BERGEN%20MATTHEW%20D), [Arlington Heights, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Arlington%20Heights), built 2008, S/N 10672008
- [N149SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149SG): [Waterwings Seaplanes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATERWINGS%20SEAPLANES%20LLC), [Hoover, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Hoover), built 2006, S/N 1021-2006
- [N14EJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14EJ): [Precision Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISION%20AIR%20LLC), [Trent, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Trent), built 1993, S/N 709-93
- [N14KF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14KF): [Parker Jerry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20JERRY), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N 656-91
- [N14SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14SA): [Sidney Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDNEY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sidney, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Sidney), built 2014, S/N 1146-2014
- [N14XD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14XD): [Aero Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20LEASING%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2014, S/N 1152-2014

All 450: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (34)

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 ERA26FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA067), Dec 13, 2025: American Champion 8KCAB (N157WB), Irvington, AL, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR25LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA272), Aug 31, 2025: American Champion 8KCAB (N15WJ), Jamesburg, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR25LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA149), May 2, 2025: American Champion 8KCAB (N538EE), Mojave, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out from an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA121), Feb 20, 2023: American Champion 8KCAB (N303SB), Oklahoma City, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with an obstacle.
- [NTSB CEN22FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA019), Oct 23, 2021: American Champion 8KCAB (N843AC), Marengo, WI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the steep turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN21LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA468), Sep 18, 2021: American Champion 8KCAB (N2468W), Beaumont, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn to final approach resulting in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA355), Sep 12, 2021: American Champion 8KCAB (N390PE), Rhine, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A collision with trees during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA389), Sep 13, 2020: Champion 8KCAB (N83DH), Groton, SD, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB GAA17CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA391), Jul 1, 2017: American Champion 8KCAB (N157WB), Ferguson, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA161), Apr 14, 2017: Champion 8KCAB (N65SE), Cancun, Mexico, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB GAA16CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA426), Jul 24, 2016: American Champion 8KCAB (N68JK), Cordova, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the airplane not being aligned with the runway and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA281), Jun 4, 2016: American Champion 8KCAB (N244SF), Black Diamond, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's abnormal runway contact during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA14FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA093), Jan 15, 2014: American Champion 8KCAB (N469J), Holland, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA389), Aug 28, 2013: Champion 8KCAB (N413JJ), Wahiawa, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have…
- [NTSB CEN13CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA084), Dec 1, 2012: American Champion 8KCAB (N63MY), Melbourne, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA220), Mar 4, 2012: American Champion 8KCAB (N7DF), Beverly, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA112), Dec 22, 2011: American Champion 8KCAB (N161PC), Marysville, OH, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the terrain while performing low-level aerobatics.
- [NTSB ERA11CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA488), Sep 10, 2011: American Champion 8KCAB (N878AC), Leesburg, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not follow the engine start checklist.
- [NTSB CEN11FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA029), Oct 18, 2010: American Champion 8KCAB (N105AC), Sebewaing, MI, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA380), Jul 8, 2010: Champion 8KCAB (N56BC), Estes Park, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.
- [NTSB WPR10LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA121), Jan 27, 2010: American Champion 8KCAB (N101BY), Fallon, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: Interference between the front seat lap belt and the rear seat rudder/brake pedal assembly that prevented normal operation of the rudder/brake system, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to…
- [NTSB DEN06FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA018), Nov 21, 2005: American Champion 8KCAB (N70MT), Calhan, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the resultant stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX06FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA005), Oct 10, 2005: American Champion 8KCAB (N943D), Oroville, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA041), Dec 19, 2004: American Champion 8KCAB (N992RS), Texas City, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while performing aerobatics at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX04FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA304), Aug 28, 2004: American Champion 8KCAB (N561ER), Prescott, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance from each other while performing formation aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX04FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA304), Aug 28, 2004: American Champion 8KCAB (N562ER), Prescott, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance from each other while performing formation aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI03LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA232), Jul 28, 2003: American Champion 8KCAB (N67ND), Stephen, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission line and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors to the accident were the power lines and the low…
- [NTSB DEN02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA058), Jun 24, 2002: American Champion 8KCAB (N83DH), Giddings, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent ground loop of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA078), May 2, 2002: American Champion 8KCAB (N86AA), Davenport, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff. Gusting wind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA01FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA074), Feb 9, 2001: American 8KCAB (N123WA), Leesburg, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot of N123WA and the failure of both pilots of N301NL to adequately insure visual separation between their aircraft and other aircraft in the landing pattern, resulting in a…
- [NTSB CHI99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA007), Oct 9, 1998: Bellanca 8KCAB (N924TA), Superior, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot not maintaining clearance with the terrain, and his improper decision to enter maneuvers too close to the terrain. Factors contributing to this accident were the aerobatic maneuvers, the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA004), Oct 4, 1997: American 8KCAB (N69BP), Payson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Directional control of the aircraft not maintained through the improper use of landing procedures/techniques. A factor in this accident was the pilot's training regarding the proper techniques to be…
- [NTSB CHI95FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA191), Jun 21, 1995: Champion 8KCAB (N109AC), Frankfort, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his personal ability in attempting to teach aerobatics, his lack of experience as a flight instructor, and allowing the airplane to get into a position where…
- [NTSB LAX95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA152), Apr 1, 1995: American Champion 8KCAB (N111LS), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure and collapse of the left main landing gear due to a defective and improper weld by the manufacturer.

## FAA accident and incident reports (62, newest 50)

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 20251213019129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251213019129A), Dec 13, 2025: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N157WB), Irvington, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft departed (5R7) roy e. ray airfield after loading 2 parachutes onto the rear seat and securing them with the shoulder harness. Upon departure witness…
- [Incident 20250921017819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250921017819I), Sep 21, 2025: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N66405), Livermore, CA, Minor damage. After a thorough investigation of the recent propeller strike incident, it has been concluded that the cause was pilot error. The incident occurred due to…
- [Accident 20250502006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250502006129A), May 2, 2025: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N538EE), Mohave, CA, Substantial damage. On may 2, 2025, the pilot of American Champion Aircraft was performing touch and go landings in Mohave air & Space Port (mhv). At the last touch and go before…
- [Incident 20240728010479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240728010479I), Jul 28, 2024: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N906N), Browning, MO, Minor damage. Pilot stated that upon departure from kosh with 30-32 gallons of fuel and after a 5 minute taxi, he planned on burning 10 gph of fuel to his next fuel stop at…
- [Incident 20231111019809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231111019809I), Nov 11, 2023: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N751U), St. Augustine, FL, No damage. Reported by the instructor: Normal preflight and briefing with the student on the content of the flight. An aerobatic training flight was conducted with a…
- [Accident 20230220001219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230220001219A), Feb 20, 2023: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N303SB), Bethany, OK, Substantial damage. On februrary 20, 2023 at approximately 12:53 CST, a 2007 American Champion Aircraft tail dragger bearing the [privacy data omitted], was on a instruction…
- [Accident 20211023018099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211023018099A), Oct 23, 2021: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N843AC), Marengo, WI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Marengo, WI (asx): N843AC, American champion (8KCAB), acft may have been conducting aerobatic maneuvers and acft struck the roof of a home. No injuries on…
- [Accident 20210917017329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210917017329A), Sep 17, 2021: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N2468W), Beaumont, TX, Substantial damage. Passenger/pilot statement: [privacy data omitted] departed kbmt on the afternoon of 9/17/2021 for the practice area west of the airport. I was piloting the…
- [Accident 20210912015639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210912015639A), Sep 12, 2021: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N390PE), Rhine, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On September 12, 2021, at approximately 1930 eastern daylight savings time, a 2015 American Champion Aircraft corporation, model 8KCAB, with registration…
- [Accident 20200913012439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200913012439A), Sep 13, 2020: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N83DH), Groton, SD, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Scenario as told to this investigator by several pilot witness that verified they witnessed pilot and passenger (wife) took off on runway 15, leveled out to…
- [Incident 20200613011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200613011169I), Jun 13, 2020: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N78GC), Livermore, CA, Minor damage. The student was seated up front and the instructor was seated in the rear seat. Upon landing the student pilot over-corrected by moving the control stick to…
- [Incident 20190819017819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190819017819I), Aug 19, 2019: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N178DK), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. On August 19, 2019 at approximately 16:00 local time while on taxi way echo to the active runway 17 at komn, the PIC momentarily lost situational awareness and…
- [Incident 20190808013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190808013519I), Aug 8, 2019: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N38WH), Great Falls, MT, No damage. Pilot landed at new location and was given taxiway instructions. Asked for a progressive from ATC and when he was given directions he tried to write them down…
- [Incident 20190522005029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190522005029I), May 22, 2019: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N149SG), Alabaster, AL, Minor damage. When asked to perform go around, student aggressively applied power and abrupt forward stick causing the airplane to bounce into a high pitch attitude. As a…
- [Incident 20190428003569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190428003569I), Apr 28, 2019: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N93WE), Arlington, WA, Minor damage. Aircraft taxi from fuel pits to takeoff. During taxi, the left main gear collapsed. Inspection revealed the inboard attach bolt failed at the shank.
- [Incident 20190210010119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190210010119I), Feb 10, 2019: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N878AC), Leesburg, VA, Minor damage. On 02/10/2019 at approximately 1200HRS N878AC, a 2001 American Champion Aircraft, model 8KCAB, landed at kjyo. According to the pilot, the landing was a three…
- [Incident 20180322024039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180322024039I), Mar 22, 2018: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N716AC), Millington, TN, No damage. 3/26/2018: At aproximently 16:00 April 23rd 2018 the FSDO manager was notified that a small aircraft had conducted an off airport landing 3 miles east of…
- [Incident 20171211023709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171211023709I), Dec 11, 2017: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N987A), Daytona Beach, FL, No damage. N987A, BL8, reported a bird strike on departure roll. Aircraft aborted takeoff and returned to the ramp. Damage: not reported. 12/11 1917Z. Verified with…
- [Accident 20170701010809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170701010809A), Jul 1, 2017: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N157WB), Ferguson, FL, Substantial damage. Airman indicated that he was making a wheel landing to the grass runway 18. After touchdown the aircraft started to veer to the right. The airman attempted to…
- [Incident 20170320007389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170320007389I), Mar 20, 2017: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N400AB), Hixson, TN, Minor damage. While landing on rwy 23 at Dallas bay skypark (1A0) the right wheel locked-up upon touchdown. Neither pilot had applied the brakes to trigger this event. The…
- [Incident 20160920019179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160920019179I), Sep 20, 2016: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N126WB), South Benton, OH, Minor damage. Pilot took off from lone rock WI. Where he took on fuel (10 gal.) And topped off the tanks. He was en-route to MFD, at about 3 hours and 10 minutes into the…
- [Accident 20160724013429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160724013429A), Jul 24, 2016: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N68JK), Cordova, SC, Substantial damage. On July 24, 2016, about 1740 eastern daylight time, an American champ aircraft 8KCAB-N68JK, was substantially damaged when it ran off the side of the grass…
- [Accident 20160604004049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160604004049A), Jun 4, 2016: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N244SF), Auburn, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot experienced loss of control of aircraft after misjudging aircraft height above the runway during landing flare at unfamiliar airport.
- [Incident 20160214007789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160214007789I), Feb 14, 2016: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N161SA), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. On February 14, 2016 @ approximately 1130 PST, aircraft N161SA, s/n 901-2002 landed at John Wayne airport, Santa Ana, CA on runway 20L pilot ground looped the…
- [Incident 20150722013909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150722013909I), Jul 22, 2015: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N775AC), Willow, AK, Minor damage. Full trim on the citabria aircraft can be activated very quickly, almost instantly. The pic/cfi and student were flying a simulated "elevator out" approach…
- [Accident 20140115000879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140115000879A), Jan 15, 2014: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N469J), Holland, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Non instrument rated pilot in an aircraft that was not equipped for instrument flight continued flight into IMC conditions and collided with trees and ground…
- [Accident 20130827022639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130827022639A), Aug 27, 2013: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N413JJ), Kunia, HI, Destroyed. After conducting a few aerobatic maneuvers with a freind, the aircraft was flying straight and level when the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to restart…
- [Accident 20121201025409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121201025409A), Dec 1, 2012: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N63MY), Melbourne, AR, Substantial damage. On December 1, 2012, at 0915 CST, an American champion 8KCAB, N63MY, exited the runway on landing at john e. miller field, Melbourne, Arkansas, while on a…
- [Accident 20120304002689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120304002689A), Mar 4, 2012: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N7DF), Beverly, MA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was departing runway 27 at Beverly Municipal Airport. [privacy data omitted] Failed to align the aircraft up with the runway before…
- [Accident 20111222028999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111222028999A), Dec 22, 2011: American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (N161PC), Marysville, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On December 22, 2011, [privacy data omitted] was the pilot in command of aircraft N161PC. [privacy data omitted] Was being observed by a icas examiner during…
- [Accident 20101018049669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101018049669A), Oct 18, 2010: American Ch 8KCAB (N105AC), Sebewaing, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On departure leg from Sebewaing Airport, 98G, aircraft attempted to return to airport by making a 180 degree turn from low altitude but crashed short of the…
- [Accident 20100708038779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100708038779A), Jul 8, 2010: American Ch 8KCAB (N56BC), Forrest Canyon, CO, Substantial damage. On July 8, 2010 at approximately 1430 mountain daylight time, an American champion 8KCAB, single-engine land airplane, N56BC, was substantially damaged when it…
- [Accident 20100423004889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100423004889A), Apr 23, 2010: American Ch 8KCAB (N571SA), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. N571SA was involved in an aircraft accident on April 23, 2010, at the Fort Worth alliance airport (afw). Mr. Charled d. yates was pilot-in-command of N571SA…
- [Accident 20100126004979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100126004979A), Jan 26, 2010: American Ch 8KCAB (N101BY), Fallon, NV, Substantial damage. While performing touch and go practice, immediately after touchdown, aircraft began uncontrollable swerve to the right, exited right side of runway and…
- [Incident 20090225000949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090225000949I), Feb 25, 2009: Bbavia 8KCAB (N139AC), Denver, CO, Minor damage. N139AC was taxing from rwy 17 back to the ramp at the completion of a flight. A strong wind gust lifted the left wing up causing the right wingtip to contact…
- [Incident 20080804842249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080804842249I), Aug 4, 2008: Bbavia 8KCAB (N679MA), Grenada, MS, Minor damage. (-23) Pilots written statement says that while conducting wheel landings he pushed too FAR forward on the stick resulting in a prop strike. No injuries were…
- [Incident 20070211003399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070211003399I), Feb 11, 2007: Bbavia 8KCAB (N191AC), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. (-23) On February 11, 2007, on or about 16:30, the pilot [privacy data omitted] of aircraft N191AC reported engine failure to ATC. He landed at sleepers strip…
- [Accident 20051121028719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051121028719A), Nov 21, 2005: Bbavia 8KCAB (N70MT), Calhan, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 21, 2005, at approximately 1700 hrs MST, an American champion, model 8KCAB, piloted by a private pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the…
- [Accident 20051010023569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051010023569A), Oct 10, 2005: Bbavia 8KCAB (N943D), Oroville, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On October 10, 2005, at about 1435, an American 8KKCAB, N943D, impacted terrain during an uncontrolled descent, approximately 0.2 miles southeast of…
- [Accident 20041219033249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041219033249A), Dec 19, 2004: Bbavia 8KCAB (N992RS), Texas City, TX, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft observed at low altitude in inverted flight. Pilot apparently attempted to roll upright but one wing struck the ground and crashed.
- [Accident 20040828022552A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040828022552A), Aug 28, 2004: Bbavia 8KCAB (N562ER), Prescott, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Two aircraft collided in flight while practicing aerobatics. The pilot of each airplane was the only occupant of that aircraft. The pilots were…
- [Accident 20040828022551A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040828022551A), Aug 28, 2004: Bbavia 8KCAB (N561ER), Prescott Valley, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Two aircraft collided in flight while practicing aerobatics. The pilot of each airplane was the only occupant of that aircraft. The pilots were…
- [Incident 20030914025319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030914025319I), Sep 14, 2003: Bbavia 8KCAB (N127SW), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he landed in a crosswind, veered off the runway, and hit a runway marker. Minor damage to the wheel fairing and the runway marker.
- [Accident 20030728028919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030728028919A), Jul 28, 2003: Bbavia 8KCAB (N67ND), Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was maneuvering low over the river in a northerlybound direction with a passenger, when the aircraft struck power lines that were stretched across…
- [Incident 20020824024089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020824024089I), Aug 24, 2002: Bbavia 8KCAB (N191AC), Anchorage, AK. (-23) Citabria with instructor and student veered to the right just prior to lift-off. The aircraft's right main gear struck a taxiway sign just after becoming…
- [Accident 20020624013639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020624013639A), Jun 24, 2002: Bbavia 8KCAB (N83DH), Giddings, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) On June 24, 2002, at approximately 1100 central daylight time, a American champion 8KCAB (citabria), N83DH, was substantially damaged during a ground…
- [Accident 20020502010429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020502010429A), May 2, 2002: Bbavia 8KCAB (N86AA), Davenport, WA, No damage. (-23) During takeoff roll, encountered gust, a/c became airborne, RH wingtip contacted ground and a/c began to cartwheel. Engine struck ground. LH wing folded…
- [Incident 20011108034819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011108034819I), Nov 8, 2001: Bbavia 8KCAB (N68ND), Grand Forks, ND, Minor damage. (-23) On 11/08/01, American champion, N68ND, owned by the university of norht dakota and flown by joseph sirany, received minor damage upon landing on runway…
- [Incident 20010803021339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010803021339I), Aug 3, 2001: Bbavia 8KCAB (N831AC), Terre Haute, IN, Minor damage. (-23) Mr werth was giving flight instruction to Mr. Mason. Mr. Mason was practicing wheel landing. During the last landing the aircraft bounced, Mr. Mason then…
- [Accident 20010209004469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010209004469A), Feb 9, 2001: Bbavia 8KCAB (N123WA), Leesburg, FL, No damage. (-23) N123WA was struck from behind by an extra EA-300 after landing on rwy 13 at Leesburg. The events leading up to this ground collision are as follows: 1)…

All 62: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (95, newest 50)

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

- [SDR F35R20200518001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R20200518001), May 18, 2020: BEZEL. CRACKED. THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACKED GLASS FACE WHEN CONDUCTING A PITOT STATIC LEAK TEST AFTER A TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE PAR
- [SDR 2020FA0000037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000037), Apr 19, 2019: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR BUTT CRACKS, AFT SPARS, BOTH WINGS, NOTED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, ALL SPARS, BOTH WINGS REPLACED REF FAA FORM 337 DATED APRIL 10, 2019.
- [SDR 2018FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000459), May 14, 2018: BOLT. BROKEN. THE PIVOT BOLT PART OF THE 3216-00 BRACKET ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN TWO ALLOWING THE TAIL WHEEL AND FORK ASSEMBLY TO DEPART THE ACFT ON TAKEOFF. THE BOLT BROKE JUST 
- [SDR XGKR2017122900003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR2017122900003), Dec 29, 2017: ALTIMETER. DAMAGED. ALTIMETER FAILED STATIC SYSTEM TEST DUE TO INDICATOR INTERNAL LIGHT MELTED FRONT OF PLASTIC CASE CAUSING LOSS OF CASE SEALING.
- [SDR XGKR2017122900002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR2017122900002), Dec 28, 2017: INDICATOR. DAMAGED. AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILED DURING STATIC SYSTEM INSPECTION. FOUND THE INDICATOR LIGHT MELTED PLASTIC INDICATOR FRONT CAUSING LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CASE SEALING.
- [SDR F35R011220173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R011220173), Jan 12, 2017: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR F35R201701122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R201701122), Jan 6, 2017: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR F35R201701121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R201701121), Dec 5, 2016: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR N3XR2016111700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR2016111700001), Nov 5, 2016: GAUGE. CONTAMINATED. THE PILOT REPORTED SLUGGISH MAP READINGS.INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MAP LINE HAD RESIDUAL FLUID IN IT AND THAT THIS FLUID ENTERED THE MAP GAUGE. THIS HAS P
- [SDR N3XR20160609003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR20160609003), Jun 9, 2016: INDICATOR. CONTAMINATED. AFTER MANY HOURS OF AEROBATIC FLIGHT, SMALL TRACES OF OIL MIGRATED INTO THE MAP LINE BEHIND THE CYLINDER. EVENTUALLY THIS CAUSES ERRATIC OR COMPLETE LOSS OF THE
- [SDR XGKR20160428001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR20160428001), Apr 26, 2016: SOLENOID. FAULTY. STARTER SOLENOID FAILURE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000186), Mar 26, 2016: G SWITCH. FAILED. THIS 406 MHZ WAS ORDERED NEW 2 YEARS AGO AND WAS SENT IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO A DEFECTIVE G-SWITCH THE VERY NEXT YEAR AFTER IT WAS INSTALLED. THIS YEAR SHOWED COMP
- [SDR CA160218007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160218007), Feb 18, 2016: SERVO. LOOSE. (CAN) AT REMOVAL OF COWL, FOUND FUEL INJECTION SERVO LOOSE, 3 OF 4 SECURING NUTS MISSING AND NOT FOUND.
- [SDR 2015FA0000116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000116), Dec 12, 2014: BOLT. SHEARED. BOLT SHEARED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, CAUSING RT LANDING GEAR STRUT TO COLLAPSE. REVIEW OF THE MAINTENANCE LOG BOOKS SHOW A RE-TORQUE AT 391 TT, FAILURE OCCURRED AT
- [SDR OG5S2014FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG5S2014FA0000691), Dec 8, 2014: LONGERON. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A LONGERON WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT MLG ATTACHMENT HOLE ON BOTH SIDES.
- [SDR 2014FA0000194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000194), Mar 6, 2014: BEARING. FAILED. FOUND THE AILERON CENTER SHAFT BEARINGS AND CENTER SHAFT EXTENSION TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS WAS THE CASE IN BOTH RT AND LT WINGS. THE BEARINGS, PN B65NS
- [SDR 2014FA0000193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000193), Mar 6, 2014: CONTROL CABLE. OUT OF TOLERANCE. MIXTURE CONTROL CONTROL CABLE FAILED, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WIRE SIZE. THE OUTER WOUND WIRE SHEATH EXTENDED UNDER LOAD, THIS CAUSED THE OUT OF RIG CONDITION, THAT
- [SDR CA120221011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120221011), Feb 20, 2012: LINE. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOT NOTICED NO MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATION, RETURNED TO BASE. INSPECTED AND FOUND LINE BROKEN AT ENGINE.
- [SDR 2011FA0000780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000780), Nov 28, 2011: BOLT. BROKEN. BOLT BROKE ON ACFT ROLL OUT. SRM RECOMMENDS THE BOLT BE REPLACED EVERY 500 HRS, TIS.
- [SDR 2010FA0001185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001185), Nov 17, 2010: BLADE. DELAMINATED. APPROX 8 INCHES OUT FROM BLADE CUFF IN CTR OF THE BACK OF THE PROP FOUND TO BE AN AREA OF DELAMINATION 1 INCH DIAMETER.
- [SDR CA100812004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100812004), Aug 11, 2010: CYLINDER. CRACKED. APPROX 2 INCH CRACK VISUALLY FOUND BETWEEN FINS JUST ABOVE INTAKE PIPE.
- [SDR 2010FA0000210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000210), Feb 22, 2010: TRANSMITTER. LEAKING. FUEL LEAKING FROM SENDING UNIT, SCREW TOO LONG. WE ADDED NR 10 LOCK -O-SEAL TO EACH SCREW.
- [SDR 2010FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000203), Feb 17, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN LT MAIN WOOD SPAR APPROX 16 " INBD OF LIFT STRUT.
- [SDR 2010FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000202), Feb 17, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN THE INBD AILRON BAY AREA.
- [SDR 2009FA0000988](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000988), Nov 24, 2009: RETAINER. FAILED. DURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND COULD ROTATE ONE BLADE AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE, SENT OUT FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER HAD FAILED 
- [SDR 2009FA0001024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001024), Mar 3, 2009: BAFFLE. MUSHROOMED. ACFT WAS EXPERIENCING LARGE EGT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE RT AND LT CYL BANKS AT TAKEOFF AND CRUISE FLIGHT (BOTH FULL RICH AND LEAN OPERATIONS). ENG TREND MONITOR
- [SDR 2008FA0000659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000659), Sep 16, 2008: SEAT. FAILED. REAR SEAT PN 7-1500 FAILED AT THE LT HINGE POINT. THE AN3 SERIES BOLT PULLED THRU THE HINGE LUGS WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE SEAT FRAME BOTTOM. THE RT HINGE HOLES S
- [SDR 2006FA0000591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000591), Jun 8, 2006: SLEEVE. BROKEN. CREW REPORTED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN.MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LEFT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK A
- [SDR 2006FA0000590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000590), Jun 8, 2006: VENT LINE. CRACKED. CREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN CABIN. MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK A
- [SDR 2005FA0001548](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001548), Nov 9, 2005: HARNESS. BROKEN. JUST PRIOR TO INITIATING AEROBATICS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RATCHET DOWN HIS AEROBATIC HARNESS. THE HANDLE FOR THE RATCHET BROKE ALLOWING THE RATCHET LOCK TO FAL
- [SDR 2005FA0001294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001294), Sep 15, 2005: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. DURING PREFLIGHT THE PILOT FOUND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE LT OB ELEVATOR HINGE PIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED BOTH ELEVATORS AND THE RUDDER AND FOUND LONGITUDINAL SC
- [SDR 2004FA0000537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000537), May 5, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR INSPECTED IAW 00-25-02R1. FOUND 2 CRACKS IN BUTT END, DOUBLER PLATES APPEAR TO BE LOOSENING. CRACKS ARE HORIZONTAL ACROSS THE END GRAIN.
- [SDR MW82004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MW82004F00000), Apr 7, 2004: MOUNT. CHAFED. DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE NEW AC, ENGINE MOUNT WAS NOTED HAVING AN EXCESSIVE CHAFFING CAUSED BY A TINNERMAN NUT USED FOR WINTER BAFFLE ON IB SIDE OF OIL
- [SDR 2004FA0000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000164), Feb 4, 2004: FUEL CAP. MISINSTALLED. FUEL TANK CAPS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SECURE PROPERLY. IT IS EASY TO PUT THE CAP ON PARTIALLY. THE FACTORY RECOMMENDS THE CAP GASKETS BE LUBED WITH SILICONE SPRA
- [SDR CA040106004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040106004), Dec 19, 2003: WINDOW. BROKEN. (CAN) TOP WINDOW (SKY LIGHT) SHATTERED AND BROKE AWAY AFTER LEVELLING OFF FROM DOING A CUBAN EIGHT.
- [SDR 2003FA0000884](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000884), Sep 3, 2003: BUSHING. LOOSE. RIGHT FORWARD RUDDER ATTACH BUSHING COTTER PIN HEAD WORN OFF BY CYCLIC CONTACT WITH FLOORBOARD. PIVOT BUSHING WAS FOUND MORE THAN HALF WAY OUT OF RUDDER ATTACH 
- [SDR AUS20030799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030799), Jun 10, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) LT WING REAR SPAR CONTAINED A NUMBER OF LENGTH WISE CRACKS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CHA/23.
- [SDR AUS20030490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030490), May 8, 2003: FUSE. DISCONNECTED. (AUS) ENGINE HOURMETER INLINE FUSE HOLDER DISCONNECTED.
- [SDR 2003F00113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00113), Feb 1, 2003: ATTACH FITTING. CHAFED. DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE INTERNAL CUSTOMER REQUESTED THE 1000 HOUR INSPECTION DETAILED IN AIRWORTHY LIMITATIONS OF MM. ON ALL FOUR STRUT ATTACH FITTINGS. BOTH F
- [SDR N3F2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3F2003F00000), Dec 9, 2002: LINE. LEAKING. AIRCRAFT FORMED FUEL LEAKS WITHIN 28.8 HOURS OF SERVICE. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE WHEN THE PILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE INVERTED FUEL SY
- [SDR 2002FA0001381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001381), Nov 27, 2002: BLADE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH AD. DUE TO INADEQUATE RECORDS, PROPELLER WAS SUBMITTED FOR OVERHAUL AND ALSO TO REPLACE T
- [SDR 2002FA0001090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001090), Sep 5, 2002: BRACKET. MISINSTALLED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND WING ROOT FAIRING BRACKET AGAINST LOWER PART OF FORWARD SPAR (LEFT WING). THE BRACKET APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOS
- [SDR OG5R092N](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG5R092N), May 8, 2002: FUEL TANK. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT WING BENEATH THE FUEL TANK. UPON MORE DETAILED INSPECTION THE INTERNAL BAFFLING OF THE 
- [SDR OG52002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG52002F00000), Dec 27, 2001: PITCH CONTROL. CRACKED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION PITCH CYLINDER OF THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THE FORWARD END. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE LOW 
- [SDR 2001FA0000259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000259), Jul 3, 2001: RIB. DAMAGED. FOUND LOOSE AND/OR MISSING NAILS AT RIB/FRONT SPAR CONNECTION. 2 RIBS ON RT WING AND 2 RIBS ON LT WING FOUND DAMAGED WHILE INSPECTING PER REGMENTS OF AD.
- [SDR 2002FA0000244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000244), May 17, 2001: FASTENER. MISSING. APPROXIMATELY 10 RIB NAILS WERE MISSING ON EACH WING. NAIL HOLES WERE NOT ELONGATED. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND. THE GENERAL LOCATION OF MISSING NAILS WERE AT ST
- [SDR 20010205CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW016), Jan 4, 2001: RIB. CRACKED. DURNING ANNUAL INSPECTION , TAIL FIN FABRIC WAS FOUND BUCKLING APPROX 1 INCH AFT OF TOP LEADING EDGE. UPON FABRIC REMOVAL FOR HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION THE FIN R
- [SDR 20000621SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000621SH001), May 31, 2000: BELLCRANK. FOD. PILOT WAS PERFORMING AEROBATICS WHEN, DURING A ROLL TO THE RIGHT, THE CONTROL STICK JAMMED DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO STOP THE ROLL. HE SLOWED/STOPPED THE ROLL USING
- [SDR 20000505SH032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH032), May 5, 2000: MAGNETO. CONTAMINATED. OWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030
- [SDR 20000505SH031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH031), May 5, 2000: MAGNETO. CONTAMINATED. OWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030

All 95: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (147, 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 SA12431SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12431SE): One-only supplemental type certificate (STC) for airplane serial no. 963-2004 to allow operation under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Bruce P. Mamont
- [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 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 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 SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [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 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 SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [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 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 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 SA10618SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10618SC): Amend aircraft operating limitations to allow IFR flight when equipment listed in Airplane Flight Manual Supplement BA-001 rev. IR, dated April 30, 2007 is required. Bowersox Ken
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [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 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
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [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 SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA09892AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09892AC): Installation of a Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-C2YR-4N/NC8302-7 propeller on an American Champion Aircraft Corp. model 8KCAB. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [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 SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc

All 147: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (422, 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
- [RAP164-00500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185120265520260722154711.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-00500 · Jun 3, 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
- [AA10-6150](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194160410520240813144829.0001): Induction Air Filter. Aero Accessories LLC · PMA PQ1206CE · Replaces Donaldson P10-6150American Champion… · Oct 17, 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
- [700-00190-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID965600056520210921142533.0001): SkyTrax 100B/200 ADS-B Receiver. Avidyne Corporation · PMA PQ4035CE · Replaces ModificationPart · Jul 28, 2021
- [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

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

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bellanca 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab): 371 registered aircraft, registry code 1220801
- [Champion 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-8kcab): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 2110612

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