# Bellanca 7ACA - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1220438 - Manufacturer (registry): BELLANCA - Model: 7ACA - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 71 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp. - Registered aircraft: 44 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7aca 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 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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [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 48-39-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-39-01): Control Stick Rework · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 19 more - [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more. Effective Jan 19, 2001 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018 - [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013 - [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009 - [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007 ## Registered aircraft (44) - [N10982](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10982): [Burris Kye A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURRIS%20KYE%20A), [Gillett, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Gillett), built 1972, S/N 41-72 - [N10983](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10983): [Blakesley Eric R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAKESLEY%20ERIC%20R), [Canandaigua, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Canandaigua), built 1971, S/N 42-72 - [N10985](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10985): [Lozier Kurt T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOZIER%20KURT%20T), [Albany, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Albany), S/N 45-72 - [N12205](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12205): [Wilson Seth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20SETH%20J), [Glennallen, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Glennallen), built 1972, S/N 48-72 - [N138MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138MB): [Hightower Jerry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHTOWER%20JERRY%20C), [Boyd, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boyd), S/N 56-72 - [N160CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160CM): [Ohler Brian M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHLER%20BRIAN%20M), [Prosser, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Prosser), built 1971, S/N 21-71 - [N31260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31260): [Vix Aircraft Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIX%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Batesville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Batesville), built 1972, S/N 67-72 - [N31270](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31270): [Kunkle James K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUNKLE%20JAMES%20K), [Santa Ynez, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ynez), built 1972, S/N 68-72 - [N31290](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31290): [Huntting Preston I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNTTING%20PRESTON%20I), [Camp Verde, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Camp%20Verde), built 1972, S/N 69-72 - [N62964](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62964): [Phelps Larry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHELPS%20LARRY%20D), [Vinton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Vinton), built 1972, S/N 52-72 - [N62965](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62965): [Mckenna David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKENNA%20DAVID%20M), [Newell, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Newell), S/N 53-72 - [N62966](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62966): [Walker Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20RICHARD%20E), [Quanah, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Quanah), S/N 57-72 - [N62976](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62976): [Shales Rene J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHALES%20RENE%20J), [Hampshire, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Hampshire), built 1972, S/N 49-72 - [N68507](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68507): [Gall Peter D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALL%20PETER%20D), [Morgantown, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Morgantown), S/N 55-72 - [N68516](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68516): [Brothers Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROTHERS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Black Rock, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Black%20Rock), built 1972, S/N 54-72 - [N68529](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68529): [Jcads Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JCADS%20INC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1972, S/N 59-72 - [N68538](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68538): [Maneely Roy H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANEELY%20ROY%20H), [Wadsworth, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wadsworth), built 1972, S/N 60-72 - [N8861](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8861): [Farabaugh Nano F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARABAUGH%20NANO%20F), [Elkhart, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Elkhart), built 1973, S/N 71-73 - [N88EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88EV): [Carrier Timothy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARRIER%20TIMOTHY%20E), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1972, S/N 64-72 - [N90979](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90979): [Keyes Roger S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEYES%20ROGER%20S), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1973, S/N 70-73 - [N9133L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9133L): [Thompson Clark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20CLARK%20J), [Rosharon, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rosharon), built 1971, S/N 36-72 - [N9135L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9135L): [Studie Billy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUDIE%20BILLY%20D), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 3-71 - [N9136L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9136L): [Welch Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20THOMAS%20R), [Rimrock, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Rimrock), built 1971, S/N 4-71 - [N9139L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9139L): [Hurley William J III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HURLEY%20WILLIAM%20J%20III), [Abingdon, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Abingdon), built 1971, S/N 8-71 - [N9142L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9142L): [Brown Michael E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20MICHAEL%20E%20JR), [Timmonsville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Timmonsville), built 1971, S/N 11-71 - [N9147L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9147L): [Newton Justin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWTON%20JUSTIN%20T), [Knox City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Knox%20City), built 1971, S/N 13-71 - [N9150L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9150L): [King Jessie M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20JESSIE%20M), [Spring Valley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Spring%20Valley), built 1971, S/N 12-71 - [N9154L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9154L): [Kost Steven F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOST%20STEVEN%20F), [Fort Pierre, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Fort%20Pierre), S/N 22-71 - [N9155L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9155L): [Belisle Barry A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELISLE%20BARRY%20A), [Lancaster, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lancaster), built 1971, S/N 16-71 - [N9156L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9156L): [Lerner Michael M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LERNER%20MICHAEL%20M), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1971, S/N 17-71 - [N9161L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9161L): [Bredlow Farming Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREDLOW%20FARMING%20CO%20INC), [England, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/England), built 1971, S/N 23-71 - [N9162L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9162L): [Branum Seth L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANUM%20SETH%20L), [Jonesboro, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jonesboro), built 1971, S/N 24-72 - [N9163L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9163L): [Lewallen William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWALLEN%20WILLIAM%20J), [Eloy, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Eloy), built 1971, S/N 25-71 - [N9164L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9164L): [Hodges Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGES%20ROBERT%20J), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), built 1971, S/N 26-71 - [N9165L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9165L): [Jajade Farms Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAJADE%20FARMS%20INC), [Birmingham, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Birmingham), built 1971, S/N 27-71 - [N9174L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9174L): [Hunt Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNT%20DANIEL%20R), [Hayward, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hayward), built 1972, S/N 31-72 - [N9175L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9175L): [Neuroth Kurt V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEUROTH%20KURT%20V), [Saint Charles, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Charles), built 1971, S/N 32-72 - [N9176L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9176L): [Munoz Eduardo J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUNOZ%20EDUARDO%20J), [Acworth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Acworth), built 1971, S/N 35-72 - [N9177K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9177K): [Bishop David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20DAVID), [San Marcos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Marcos), S/N 37-72 - [N9180L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9180L): [Poynter Everett B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POYNTER%20EVERETT%20B), [Somerset, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Somerset), S/N 38-72 - [N9181L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9181L): [Brown Samuel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20SAMUEL%20L), [Flatonia, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Flatonia), built 1971, S/N 39-72 - [N9189L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9189L): [Parker Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20JEFFREY%20D), [Chelsea, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Chelsea), S/N 33-72 - [N9190L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9190L): [Williamson Will R III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMSON%20WILL%20R%20III), [Florence, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Florence), S/N 44-72 - [N9199L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9199L): [O Neill Mark B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/O%20NEILL%20MARK%20B), [Pinckney, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Pinckney), S/N 34-72 ## NTSB investigations (26) 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 WPR26LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA193), May 14, 2026: Bellanca 7ACA (N9158L), Pacific City, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during a precautionary landing following a partial reduction in engine rpm. - [NTSB CEN23LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA101), Feb 4, 2023: Bellanca 7ACA (N9111L), Bayport, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s poor inflight fuel monitoring that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA17LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA282), Aug 18, 2017: Bellanca 7ACA (N9176L), Fairhope, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and a test run of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures… - [NTSB FTW00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA016), Oct 24, 1999: Bellanca 7ACA (N138MB), No. Little Rock, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW94FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA299), Sep 18, 1994: Bellanca 7ACA (N68529), Lakeside, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM REQUIRED AIRSPEED FOR FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB SEA92LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA220), May 30, 1992: Bellanca 7ACA (N9159L), Rosalia, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE TAILWHEEL SPRING BRACKET. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. - [NTSB ANC91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA149), Sep 12, 1991: Champion 7AC (N9172L), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE IN NOT MAINTAINING AIRCRAFT CONTROL ON LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UNEVEN TERRAIN AND A WET AND SLICK LANDING AREA. - [NTSB ANC90FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA042), Mar 24, 1990: Bellanca 7ACA (N68596), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO PRECLUDE A STALL. - [NTSB FTW87FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA210), Sep 5, 1987: Bellanca 7ACA (N68529), Graford, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX86LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA227), May 21, 1986: Bellanca 7ACA (N9158L), Lompoc, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA83LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA186), Jul 18, 1983: Bellanca 7ACA (N68556), Homestead, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79DFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFA01), Oct 16, 1978: Bellanca 7ACA (N9176L), Tupper Lake, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FIA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIA23), Aug 28, 1977: Champion 7ACA (N9110L), Brandywine, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA062), Aug 1, 1977: Bellanca 7ACA (N12204), Oshkosh, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX77DUQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUQ08), Nov 13, 1976: Champion 7ACA (N62965), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76DHA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHA08), Aug 20, 1975: Bellanca 7AC (N9162L), Zieglerville, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA75DYE38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYE38), Apr 4, 1975: Champion 7ACA (N10986), Puyallup, WA, destroyed - [NTSB MIA75DKT70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKT70), Mar 30, 1975: Bellanca 7ACA (N9189L), Delray Beach, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75DTK14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DTK14), Mar 4, 1975: Bellanca 7ACA (N9156L), Madison, SD, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74FPA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPA27), Jun 7, 1974: Bellanca 7ACA (N9161L), Plano, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74AC083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC083), Apr 9, 1974: Bellanca 7ACA (N68530), Rhinelander, WI, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC74FHM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FHM10), Nov 7, 1973: Bellanca 7ACA (N62965), Hanover, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK73DVG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVG52), Mar 13, 1973: Bellanca 7ACA (N68507), Redding, CA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW73DRG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRG12), Aug 28, 1972: Bellanca 7ACA (N9136L), Manor, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC72DCG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG37), Feb 21, 1972: Bellanca 7ACA (N9157L), Smithville, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FPG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPG59), May 29, 1971: Bellanca 7ACA (N9138L), Marion, AR, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (31) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20260929013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260929013129I), Sep 29, 2026: Bellanca 7ACA (N68538), Strasburg, OH, Minor damage. On 09-29-2026 [privacy data omitted] departed 2D7 on a local training flight. The instructor was seated in the back seat and the student was seated in the… - [Accident 20260514006339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260514006339A), May 14, 2026: Bellanca 7ACA (N9158L), Pacific City, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot and passenger entered the plane at pfc, started up at 15:57 local time, and taxiied to hold-short of rwy 14. A preflight runup was then conducted noting… - [Accident 20230204003119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230204003119A), Feb 4, 2023: Bellanca 7ACA (N9111L), Lake Elmo, MN, Substantial damage. On February 4th, 2023 the private pilot (PIC) was conducting a time building/proficiency flight in N9111L. The PIC stated that the fuel tanks had approximately… - [Accident 20170818010579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170818010579A), Aug 18, 2017: Bellanca 7ACA (N9176L), Fairhope, AL, Substantial damage. Front seat pilot was practicing touch and go landings on runway 19. During climbout after 6th landing and at approximately 500 feet AGL, pilot reports engine… - [Incident 20130312006349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130312006349I), Mar 12, 2013: Bellanca 7ACA (N31260), Archie, MO, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he was on a flight from newport, ar (M19) to harrisonville, MO (lry) when he experienced fuel exhaustion in his Bellanca 7ACA and made an… - [Incident 20110603025019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110603025019I), Jun 3, 2011: Bellanca 7ACA (N9133L), League City, TX, Minor damage. The pilot was on a business trip to mont belvieu, TX and then to la port, TX. The purpose for the trip to la port was to get the "tachometer" fixed, because it… - [Accident 19991024038249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991024038249A), Oct 24, 1999: Bbavia 7ACA (N138MB), North Little Ro, AR, Substantial damage. (.4) The 179-hour private pilot delayed abortin the takeoff from a 3,009 foot runway after she noticed that the takeoff roll seemed longer than usual. The… - [Accident 19940918028169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940918028169A), Sep 18, 1994: Bbavia 7ACA (N68529), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Out of fuel. Landed in field. Got auto gas. Departed. Landed airport. Vented fuel cap. Lost power test flight. Stalled - [Accident 19920530046009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920530046009A), May 30, 1992: Bbavia 7ACA (N9159L), Rosalia, WA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control. Veered off runway. Hit lights. Tried go around but settled,hit more lights. Spring broke. - [Accident 19910911040479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910911040479A), Sep 11, 1991: Bbavia 7AC (N9172L), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. Landed on wet grass strip. Slid off strip and hit a stump. - [Accident 19900324005189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900324005189A), Mar 24, 1990: Bbavia 7DC (N68596), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On proficiency flight check, stalled and crashed trying to slip for landing. Check pilot had no rear control stick. - [Accident 19870915079459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870915079459A), Sep 15, 1987: Bbavia 7ACA (N68529), Graford, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Loud pop as aircraft made a right turn after takeoff then dived into a lake. Right aileron control cable had snapped - [Accident 19860521019139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860521019139A), May 21, 1986: Bbavia 7ACA (N9158L), Lompoc, CA, Substantial damage. After hand propping the engine,aircraft moved breaking loose from tiedowns. Unoccupied aircraft struck parked plane. - [Incident 19860317067699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860317067699I), Mar 17, 1986: Bbavia 7ACA (N9139L), Greencastle, IN. Oil spray on windscreen en route. Landed in a field. Pilot failed to secure oil filler plug after adding oil. - [Incident 19840810044939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840810044939I), Aug 10, 1984: Blanca 7ACA (N9155L), Bakersfield, CA. A worn camshaft exhaust lobe caused an overheated and rough engine. Landed safely in a field. - [Incident 19840316021709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840316021709I), Mar 16, 1984: Blanca 7ACA (N9133L), Chandler, AZ, Minor damage. Hand propped engine with only hand brake set. Aircraft ran into a parked aircraft when engine started. Not a pilot. - [Accident 19830717039669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830717039669A), Jul 17, 1983: Blanca 7ACA (N68556), Homestead, FL, Substantial damage. Engine quit. Starter inoperative. Flipped over in a swamp landing. Indicates aircrafts fuel was exhausted. - [Accident 19781016032169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781016032169A), Oct 16, 1978: Blanca 7ACA (N9176L), Tupper Lake, NY, Substantial damage. Plt experienced carb icing 15 min bfr acdt. - [Incident 19780619046729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780619046729I), Jun 19, 1978: Blanca 7ACA (N9136L), Fayetteville, NC, Minor damage. Aircraft landed in field due to fuel exhaustion. - [Incident 19780318008929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780318008929I), Mar 18, 1978: Bbavia 7ACA (N31260), Yakima, WA. Forced landing due to rough running engine. Engine operated normally after spark plug change. - [Accident 19770828022669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770828022669A), Aug 28, 1977: Blanca 7ACA (N9110L), Brandywine, MD, Substantial damage. Stalled drg turn. - [Accident 19770801039262A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770801039262A), Aug 1, 1977: Blanca 7ACA (N12204), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. Eaa established depart rte same as fly-by patrn.N12204 was a high wing aircraft. - [Accident 19761113034799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761113034799A), Nov 13, 1976: Blanca 7ACA (N62965), Pacoima, CA, Substantial damage. 2 Plugs fouled. - [Accident 19750820023249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750820023249A), Aug 20, 1975: Blanca 7ACA (N9162L), Zieglerville, PA, Substantial damage. Trees to side of rwy. - [Accident 19750404007759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750404007759A), Apr 4, 1975: Blanca 7ACA (N10986), Puyallup, WA, Substantial damage. High trees on arpt. - [Accident 19750330015089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750330015089A), Mar 30, 1975: Blanca 7ACA (N9189L), Delray Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Glider ops,plt s of arpt at abt 50 ft AGL ckg for heat lift.l wing struck gnd. - [Accident 19750304003289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750304003289A), Mar 4, 1975: Blanca 7ACA (N9156L), Madison, SD, Substantial damage. While turning acft downwind acft flipped over on its back. - [Accident 19740607017739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740607017739A), Jun 7, 1974: Blanca 7ACA (N9161L), Plano, TX, Substantial damage. Heavy rain in area. - [Accident 19740409012479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740409012479A), Apr 9, 1974: Blanca 7ACA (N68530), Rhinelander, WI, Substantial damage. Steep turn at low alt,lost ctl. Crashed into river. - [Accident 19731107036589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731107036589A), Nov 7, 1973: Blanca 7ACA (N62965), Hanover, NJ, Substantial damage. Full stall ldg in swamp to avoid trees.2 cyl eng. Spark plugs fouled,cleaned 34HRS prior. - [Accident 19730313006519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730313006519A), Mar 13, 1973: Blanca 7ACA (N68507), Redding, CA, Destroyed. Plugs badly fouled. Lndd on x-wind rwy. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (93, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA33CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33CE): If Champion Part Number 7-480 door is installed, remove two of AN 380-2-2 cotter pins and two of AN 393-3 flat head pins as necessarry to remove one door. If American Champion Part Number 7-1265 door is installed, remove quick release pins to remove one door. Weight change --10lb at +21.06 arm. National Aeronca Association - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA3-424](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-424): Installation of Wiparie Skis Model CTF-2200 (Acft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott Model 3000 tail wheel. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04301CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04301CH): Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge. C William Pancake Jr - [STC SA2710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2710WE): Installation of carburetor heat box bearings. Del-Air - [STC SA02529AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02529AK): Installation of the GSD Landing Gear System, Aeronca/American Champion 7 & 11 series airplanes. Mr. Ernie Broten - [STC 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 SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA3829NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3829NM): Installation and Manufacturing of Aluminum Wing Spars. MILMAN Engineering Inc - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA4773NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4773NM): Installation of replacement metal leading edge. MILMAN Engineering Inc - [STC SA00860SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00860SE): Installation of Rainbow Flying Service fuselage formers. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA01089SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01089SE): Improved replacement floor boards. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02370AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02370AK): Option (1) Installation of a replacement main tank fuel valve. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA4172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4172NM): Installation of Aviation Development oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA3358NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3358NM): Production of aircraft wing ribs as specified in W. N. Kutner's 'Report #1 STC Request for Wing Ribs.'. Coleman T. Wagner - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC All 93: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7aca/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Champion 7ACA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7aca): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 21101P2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.