# Bellanca 7ECA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1220460
- Manufacturer (registry): BELLANCA
- Model: 7ECA
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-759](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-759) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 347
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca

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 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006
- [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 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 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 77-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-05): Operating Limitations · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 5 more. Effective Nov 7, 1977
- [AD 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 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 71-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-20-04): Lower Fuselage Longeron · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 1 more. Effective Sep 30, 1971
- [AD 67-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-03-02): Fuel Shutoff Valve Bracket · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCB and 1 more. Effective Jan 18, 1967
- [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 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 (347, first 50)

- [N1008E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1008E): [Edwards Gregory S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDWARDS%20GREGORY%20S), [Guthrie, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Guthrie), S/N 1202-77
- [N1011T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1011T): [Pedersen Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEDERSEN%20MICHAEL), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1972, S/N 863-72
- [N1014E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1014E): [Meade Lance M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEADE%20LANCE%20M), [Stinson Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Stinson%20Beach), built 1977, S/N 1203-77
- [N1021E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1021E): [Young David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DAVID%20S), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1977, S/N 1204-77
- [N1034E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1034E): [Nexga Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEXGA%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Greensboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greensboro), built 1977, S/N 1205-77
- [N1042E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1042E): [Perez Alexander](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEREZ%20ALEXANDER), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1977, S/N 1207-77
- [N1055E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1055E): [Red Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20AERO%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1977, S/N 1208-77
- [N1073E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1073E): [Murphys Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHYS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Thomasville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Thomasville), built 1977, S/N 1209-77
- [N1075E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1075E): [Weiland Adam W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEILAND%20ADAM%20W), [Evergreen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Evergreen), built 1977, S/N 1214-77
- [N1090E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1090E): [Crouse John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROUSE%20JOHN%20A), [Sterling, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sterling), built 1977, S/N 1210-77
- [N1102E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1102E): [Lee Robert J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20ROBERT%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Denver, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Denver), built 1977, S/N 1211-77
- [N1103E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1103E): [Phantom Flyer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHANTOM%20FLYER%20LLC), [Yelm, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Yelm), built 1977, S/N 1212-77
- [N1114E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1114E): [Getz Darrel P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GETZ%20DARREL%20P), [Colfax, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colfax), built 1977, S/N 1213-77
- [N1143E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1143E): [Nevarrow Leon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVARROW%20LEON), [Spring Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Spring%20Valley), built 1977, S/N 1215-77
- [N11642](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11642): [Alexander Andrew B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20ANDREW%20B), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1972, S/N 836-72
- [N1164D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1164D): [Streng Martin K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRENG%20MARTIN%20K), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1972, S/N 837-72
- [N11650](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11650): [Dupuis Charles Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUPUIS%20CHARLES%20JR), [Breaux Bridge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Breaux%20Bridge), built 1972, S/N 839-72
- [N1165E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1165E): [Truman Sparks Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRUMAN%20SPARKS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wink, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wink), built 1977, S/N 1216-77
- [N11663](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11663): [Parisi Keith P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARISI%20KEITH%20P), [Wallkill, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wallkill), built 1972, S/N 842-72
- [N11664](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11664): [Mosher Jacob D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSHER%20JACOB%20D), [Nevada, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Nevada), built 1972, S/N 843-72
- [N11667](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11667): [Winiarski Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINIARSKI%20KENNETH%20J), [Forest Twp, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Forest%20Twp), built 1972, S/N 845-72
- [N11670](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11670): [Michaud Paul K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAUD%20PAUL%20K), [Forest Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Forest%20Lake), built 1972, S/N 846-72
- [N11672](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11672): [Mooney Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOONEY%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Greenbush, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Greenbush), S/N 848-72
- [N11675](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11675): [Nilles Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILLES%20PAUL), [Athens, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Athens), built 1972, S/N 850-72
- [N11683](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11683): [Osborne Barry G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSBORNE%20BARRY%20G), [Brainerd, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Brainerd), built 1972, S/N 852-72
- [N11693](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11693): [Miller Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20ROBERT%20A), [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn), S/N 853-72
- [N11695](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11695): [Rvi Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RVI%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Clay Center, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Clay%20Center), built 1972, S/N 856-72
- [N11704](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11704): [Jackman William L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKMAN%20WILLIAM%20L), [Newman Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Newman%20Lake), S/N 857-72
- [N11709](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11709): [Hutchins Reid C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTCHINS%20REID%20C), [Hanover, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hanover), built 1972, S/N 859-72
- [N11720](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11720): [Mcfarlane Kevin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCFARLANE%20KEVIN%20E), [Dubuque, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Dubuque), built 1972, S/N 860-72
- [N1174E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1174E): [Inman James Dylan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INMAN%20JAMES%20DYLAN), [Parsons, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Parsons), S/N 1228-78
- [N1179E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1179E): [Plane Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20AIR%20LLC), [Paducah, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Paducah), built 1977, S/N 1220-77
- [N1184E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1184E): [Hutchins Chad M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTCHINS%20CHAD%20M), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1977, S/N 1217-77
- [N11854](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11854): [Wildenberg Craig E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILDENBERG%20CRAIG%20E), [Menomonie, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Menomonie), built 1972, S/N 825-72
- [N11861](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11861): [Haga Kim E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGA%20KIM%20E), [Karlsruhe, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Karlsruhe), S/N 829-72
- [N13RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13RH): [Christ Graham Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRIST%20GRAHAM%20CHARLES), [Mandeville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Mandeville), built 1973, S/N 973-73
- [N166RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166RS): [Thiessen David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THIESSEN%20DAVID), [Brownsville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownsville), built 1972, S/N 876-72
- [N170ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170ML): [Lacey David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LACEY%20DAVID%20G), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), built 1974, S/N 1074-75
- [N1926G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1926G): [Jaju Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAJU%20AVIATION%20INC), [Abilene, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Abilene), built 1974, S/N 1026-74
- [N1984Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1984Z): [Lynx Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNX%20AVIATION%20INC), [King Salmon, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/King%20Salmon), built 1973, S/N 912-73
- [N2501Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2501Z): [Smith Glenn G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20GLENN%20G%20JR), [Ardmore, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Ardmore), built 1977, S/N 1219-77
- [N2508Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2508Z): [Amelia Reid Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMELIA%20REID%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1978, S/N 1249-78
- [N2536Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2536Z): [Lemanski Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMANSKI%20THOMAS%20A), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), S/N 1250-78
- [N2575Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2575Z): [Davis Mary G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20MARY%20G), [Friendswood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Friendswood), built 1977, S/N 1221-77
- [N2650Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2650Z): [Frederick James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREDERICK%20JAMES%20H), [Springfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Springfield), built 1977, S/N 1223-77
- [N2666Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2666Z): [Big Falls Flying Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20FALLS%20FLYING%20CLUB%20INC), [Intl Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Intl%20Falls), S/N 1224-78
- [N2683Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2683Z): [Ammlim LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMMLIM%20LLC), [Vacaville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vacaville), built 1978, S/N 1227-78
- [N2696Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2696Z): [Adriatic Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADRIATIC%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), built 1978, S/N 1230-78
- [N26PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26PK): [Lauda Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUDA%20THOMAS%20J), [Des Moines, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Des%20Moines), built 1974, S/N 1041-74
- [N2725Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2725Z): [George Ladelle L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGE%20LADELLE%20L), [Ashley, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Ashley), S/N 1231-78

All 347: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (214, newest 50)

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 CEN24LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA176), May 1, 2024: Bellanca 7ECA (N8618V), Watervliet, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway.
- [NTSB WPR23LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA341), Sep 9, 2023: Bellanca 7ECA (N57679), El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA392), Aug 31, 2023: Bellanca 7ECA (N11648), Midlothian, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA23LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA353), Aug 28, 2023: Bellanca 7ECA (N8679V), Hopkinsville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with helicopter wake turbulence during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA095), Dec 26, 2022: Bellanca 7ECA (N2895Z), Hampton, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA027), Oct 30, 2021: Bellanca 7ECA (N86612), La Porte, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor float assembly.
- [NTSB CEN20CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA104), Feb 27, 2020: Champion 7ECA (N2987Z), Athens, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The rear seat pilot and the student pilot's failure to see and avoid trees during initial climb following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR19CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA067), Jan 19, 2019: Champion 7ECA (N11852), Chino, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA019), Oct 5, 2018: Champion 7ECA (N36268), Cleveland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA357), Jun 6, 2018: Bellanca 7ECA (N8646V), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA18LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA158), Jun 3, 2018: Bellanca 7ECA (N8698), Warsaw, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN16FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA346), Sep 4, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N787MW), Moss Hill, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control attempting to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the low-level maneuver which significantly…
- [NTSB CEN16LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA324), Aug 14, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N50437), Lino Lakes, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with vegetation and terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA250), Jul 4, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N87083), Oak Ridge, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA197), Apr 23, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N8654V), Ramona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA070), Dec 15, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N53893), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the…
- [NTSB CEN13CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA528), Sep 6, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N86586), Delavan, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collision with a hawk during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB WPR13CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA255), May 31, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N5032G), San Martin, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA166), Mar 16, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N8564V), Sonoma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA126), Feb 18, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N50380), Santa Paula, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA065), Dec 8, 2012: Bellanca 7ECA (N8595V), Tehachapi, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued descent into instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in a collision with…
- [NTSB ANC13LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA008), Nov 4, 2012: Bellanca 7ECA (N31281), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when he reduced engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA139), Feb 7, 2010: Bellanca 7ECA (N1075E), Canon, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Luscombe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB NYC07LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA086), Mar 25, 2007: Bellanca 7ECA (N53874), Wawayanda, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA10CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA112), Mar 19, 2007: Bellanca 7ECA (N90923), Calhoun City, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fallen tree located off the right side of the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA014), Oct 27, 2006: Bellanca 7ECA (N57410), Eden Prairie, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign that was impacted.
- [NTSB ATL06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA088), May 29, 2006: Bellanca 7ECA (N99NR), Gadsden, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB CHI06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA073), Jan 27, 2006: Bellanca 7ECA (N55CW), Pontiac, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA017), Oct 26, 2005: Bellanca 7ECA (N5065N), Cuba, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX05CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA285), Sep 1, 2005: Bellanca 7ECA (N2686Z), Malibu, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA282), Aug 30, 2005: Bellanca 7ECA (N53893), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with an runway sign.
- [NTSB MIA05FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA152), Aug 20, 2005: Bellanca 7ECA (N90914), Freeport, FL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA018), Oct 30, 2004: Bellanca Citabria 7ECA (N57388), Summerville, SC, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA001), Oct 9, 2004: Bellanca 7ECA (N5529K), Hearne, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The excessive taxi speed by the pilot in command resulting in the pilot's loss of control. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX04FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA301), Aug 23, 2004: Bellanca 7ECA (N53879), Malibu, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC04CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA155), Jul 3, 2004: Bellanca 7ECA (N57430), North Creek, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC04CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA080), Feb 29, 2004: Bellanca 7ECA (N86715), Hornell, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent encounter with soft snow during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA134), Feb 7, 2004: Bellanca 7ECA (N5032G), Groveland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in…
- [NTSB LAX04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA079), Dec 27, 2003: Bellanca 7ECA (N53879), Oxnard, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pin that secured the right rudder pedal to the brake cylinder arm due to improper installation of the pin. Also causal was the manufacturer's confusing maintenance instructions…
- [NTSB DEN03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA154), Sep 20, 2003: Bellanca 7ECA (N41698), Byers, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the ground and his improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the low altitude, the tree, the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA035), Nov 10, 2002: Bellanca 7ECA (N88408), Livermore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA009), Oct 21, 2001: Bellanca 7ECA (N2987Z), Chandler, AZ, minor damage. Probable cause: The Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.
- [NTSB SEA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA176), Sep 30, 2001: Bellanca 7ECA (N1021E), Estacada, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors.
- [NTSB IAD01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA062), Jun 2, 2001: Bellanca 7ECA (N5035G), Elkton, MD, minor damage. Probable cause: The Cubby pilot's inadequate visual lookout for the Bellanca on the runway, prior to landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA122), Apr 21, 2001: Bellanca 7ECA (N53950), Kimball, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor was that the pilot misjudged the low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA100), Feb 15, 2001: Bellanca 7ECA (N53893), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI00FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA165), Jun 18, 2000: Bellanca 7ECA (N1195E), Westfield, IN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decison to maneuver back to the departure airport following the loss of engine power on initial climb, the pilot's loss of aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA125), Apr 15, 2000: Bellanca 7ECA (N2868Z), Arlington, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's total lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB IAD00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA016), Jan 9, 2000: Bellanca 7ECA (N2735Z), Waynesburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB LAX99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA279), Aug 21, 1999: Bellanca 7ECA (N88408), Livermore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve due to the operator's failure to adhere to recommended overhaul periods set by the engine manufacturer. A factor in the accident was the operator's…

All 214: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (303, 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.

- [Incident 20250712009119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250712009119I), Jul 12, 2025: Bellanca 7ECA (N9193L), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. On a calm VFR day, the pilot was practicing patterns in a tailwheel aircraft on runway 13R at rhv, using a wheel landing technique, without lowering the tail…
- [Accident 20240501004529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240501004529A), May 1, 2024: Bellanca 7ECA (N8618V), Watervliet, MI, Substantial damage. On 5/1/2024 at approximately 1140 EDT, a Bellanca model 7ECA operating under 14 CFR part 91, experienced loss of control upon landing at Watervliet municipal…
- [Accident 20230909016999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230909016999A), Sep 9, 2023: Bellanca 7ECA (N57679), El Cajone, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported while on approach to land at about 700 feet and about a mile or two from the runway the engine stopped. He attempted a restart but was…
- [Accident 20230831022729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230831022729A), Aug 31, 2023: Bellanca 7ECA (N11648), Midlothian, TX, Substantial damage. On 08/31/2023 the pilot operating aircraft stated he departed gpm-grand prairie municipal airport to jwy-Midlothian/midway airport. The flight was conducted…
- [Accident 20230828014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230828014159A), Aug 28, 2023: Bellanca 7ECA (N8679V), Hopkinsville, KY, Substantial damage. On August 28th at 12:15 CST one of two us army CH-47 a synopsis of the pilot's statement indicates while conducting right traffic patterns on runway 08 took…
- [Accident 20221226018999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221226018999A), Dec 26, 2022: Bellanca 7ECA (N2895Z), North Hampton, NH, Substantial damage. On December 26, 2022, at 12:35PM local, [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. This occurred at…
- [Incident 20220129001059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220129001059I), Jan 29, 2022: Bellanca 7ECA (N88140), Lakeville, MN, Minor damage. 2022-01-29-N88140-incident-went off the left side of runway 30 at Airlake (klvn). PIC recently obtained tail wheel endorsement (18.4 hours tailwheel time) lost…
- [Accident 20211030020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211030020329A), Oct 30, 2021: Bellanca 7ECA (N86612), La Porte, TX, Substantial damage. N86612 was in the pattern at La Porte municipal airport when it crashed in a gas line right-of-way near the approach end of runway 30. The aircraft was…
- [Incident 20201110022009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201110022009I), Nov 10, 2020: Bellanca 7ECA (N5062G), Hayward, CA, No damage. Spoke with PIC, he reported he was attempting to land on runway 28L at hwd during his second solo flight. The aircraft bounced and he lost control departing…
- [Accident 20200227004949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200227004949A), Feb 27, 2020: Bellanca 7ECA (N2987Z), Athens, TX, Destroyed. On 02/27/2020 at 1700 local, a citabria, N2987Z, owned by ^phillip b. zimmerman^, while on a part 91 flight, during landing, attempted a go-around, during…
- [Incident 20190810013649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190810013649I), Aug 10, 2019: Bellanca 7ECA (N53842), Marion, IA, Minor damage. Landing to the right of the pavement in grass area of runway 17. Student and instructor experienced a hard landing in which the aircraft bounced twice and…
- [Accident 20190119000299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190119000299A), Jan 19, 2019: Bellanca 7ECA (N11852), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. A pilot was returning to Chino Airport (kcno) from a local flight in his Bellanca 7ECA aircraft when he was cleared to land on runway 26R. Immediately upon…
- [Accident 20181005016689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181005016689A), Oct 5, 2018: Bellanca 7ECA (N36268), Cleveland, TX, Substantial damage. The accident occurred on a private grass strip 2 miles east of 6R3. The grass strip is aproximently 1/2 a mile long and is 30 feet wide. The pilot stated there…
- [Accident 20180606007139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180606007139A), Jun 6, 2018: Bellanca 7ECA (N8646V), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. While conducting steep bank turns (left, 50 deg. Bank angle) at approx. 2000FT. MSL. And 100 mph airspeed the windshield and skylight shattered and pilot…
- [Accident 20180603006969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180603006969A), Jun 3, 2018: Bellanca 7ECA (N8698), Warsaw, KY, Substantial damage. While taking-off from a private, grass runway, the aircraft reached rotation speed, but would not lift off. The pilot continued to pull back on the elevator…
- [Incident 20180428004289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180428004289I), Apr 28, 2018: Bellanca 7ECA (N8746V), Chesterfield, MO, Minor damage. On April 28th, 2018 aircraft N8746V was landing at Spirit of saint Louis airport ksus on runway 08 right at approximately 09:28 local time. During the roll-out…
- [Incident 20160916015689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160916015689I), Sep 16, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N5054B), Palo Alto, CA, No damage. Palo Alto, CA (pao): N5054B, CH7A, at 2141Z N5054B declared an emergency 1 mile off the departure end of RWY31. Training was in progress in lc, the lc…
- [Accident 20160903014889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160903014889A), Sep 3, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N787MW), Moss Hill, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The liberty county dispatcher called with a report of an airplane crashing in the trinity river below the Texas highway 105 bridge. Witnesses at the scene…
- [Accident 20160814014459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160814014459A), Aug 14, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N50437), Lino Lakes, MN, Substantial damage. Aircraft was departing on runway O2 at MN24. According to a video obtained of the first part of the takeoff roll, the aircraft tail did not appear to come off…
- [Accident 20160704013639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160704013639A), Jul 4, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N87083), Oakridge, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot landed on grass strip, approx. 2500 ft. pilot initiated a shortfield takeoff. When eng reached full RPM, pilot released breaks. Pilot then noticed a…
- [Accident 20160423025209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160423025209A), Apr 23, 2016: Bellanca 7ECA (N8654V), Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. On April 23, 2016 around 10:15 PDT Bellanca N8654V struck the ground nose first during the takeoff phase of flight at Ramona (rnm), California. Aircraft…
- [Accident 20131215023639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131215023639A), Dec 15, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N53893), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. During instructional flight on December 15, 2013, about 1045 pacific standard time a Bellanca 7ECA, N53893 struck a taxiway sign. In a statement from the CFI,…
- [Incident 20131003022609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131003022609I), Oct 3, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N990WY), San Jose, CA, No damage. On the morning of October 3, 2013, flight instructor [privacy data omitted](who works for aero dynamic aviation) and student pilot [privacy data omitted] took…
- [Accident 20130906016539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130906016539A), Sep 6, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N86586), Delavan, WI, Substantial damage. The pilot in command and sole occupant of N86856, a blanca 7 eca, had planned a VFR flight from Lake Lawn (C59) to kenosha (enw). The weather was VFR at the…
- [Incident 20130615013609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130615013609I), Jun 15, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N41683), Mckinney, TX, Minor damage. On return to tki after brief instructional flight, aircraft engine began running rough. Pilot made precautionary landing in field about 1.5 miles se of airport
- [Accident 20130531009689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130531009689A), May 31, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N5032G), San Martin, CA, Substantial damage. On may 31, 2013, at approximately 0955 pacific time, a Bellanca 7ECA (citabria) model aircraft, N5032G, sustained substantial damage following the loss of…
- [Accident 20130316005219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130316005219A), Mar 16, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N8564V), Sonoma, CA, Substantial damage. Student pilot was on first solo flight. Succesfully completed 1 traffic pattern and landing, on the second traffic pattern, aircraft was high on final, stuent…
- [Accident 20130218002339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130218002339A), Feb 18, 2013: Bellanca 7ECA (N50380), Santa Paula, CA, Substantial damage. N50380, Bellanca, landed on runway 4, in szp and then turned left and rolled. The two outermost ribs on the left wing were cracked. The left wing tip scraped…
- [Accident 20121207027909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121207027909A), Dec 7, 2012: Bellanca 7ECA (N8595V), Tehachapi, CA, Substantial damage. On 12/07/12, aircraft departed santa paula airport (szp) enroute to Tehachapi airport (tsp). Pilot flew into fog during approach to Tehachapi (tsp). Aircraft…
- [Accident 20121104025949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121104025949A), Nov 4, 2012: Bellanca 7ECA (N31281), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. After take off from Kenai, Alaska (ena), leveled off at 900 feet to pattern, engine stopped (not seized). Actuated carb heat, rotated fuel tank selector…
- [Incident 20100425033299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100425033299I), Apr 25, 2010: Bellanca 7ECA (N53893), Hollister, CA, Minor damage. During the take off gound run on runway 31 following a touch-and-go landing, the pilot lost directional control. During an abrupt correction to the right, the…
- [Accident 20100207027311A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100207027311A), Feb 7, 2010: Bellanca 7ECA (N1075E), Canon, GA, Substantial damage. N1075E on ramp preparing to taxi. N2354K hand prop started, jumped chocks and struck N1075E on the left wing.
- [Incident 20070701013889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070701013889I), Jul 1, 2007: Bbavia 7ECA (N913JK), Cedartown, GA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] encountered a strong crosswind on landing after touchdown. He had made a wheel landing and was at about 30 knots when…
- [Incident 20070424005629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070424005629I), Apr 24, 2007: Bbavia 7ECA (N5049G), Substantial damage. (-23) On April 24, 2007 at approximately 1045 a Bellanca 7ECA aircraft made a hard landing at clute hilltop airport, a Private airstrip 5 miles east of…
- [Accident 20070325004569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070325004569A), Mar 25, 2007: Bbavia 7ECA (N53874), Wawayanda, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) While giving dual instruction to a student pilot on spin entry and recovery at approximately 0930L over the union fields, in Wawayanda, new york…
- [Accident 20070317832509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070317832509A), Mar 17, 2007: Blanca 7ECA (N90923), Calhoun City, MS, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control on take off. Aircraft struck a fallen tree with the right wing and spun around.
- [Accident 20061027026859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061027026859A), Oct 27, 2006: Bbavia 7ECA (N57410), Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) While on final approach for runway 28R, tower reported wind 210/15, set up for a wheel landing. Encountered a slight bounce, when wheels touched down…
- [Incident 20061018024449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061018024449I), Oct 18, 2006: Bbavia 7ECA (N5054B), Palo Alto, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot ground looped airplane on landing.
- [Accident 20060529012649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060529012649A), May 29, 2006: Bbavia 7ECA (N99NR), Brownsboro, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he departed gadsden airport at 12:00 CST and flew north east over the scenic nocalula water falls of gadsden Alabama, then turned…
- [Incident 20060324009739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060324009739I), Mar 24, 2006: Bbavia 7ECA (N8629V), Cumberland, WI, Minor damage. (-23) During crosswind landing, aircraft prop struck snow bank. Minor damage to prop.
- [Accident 20060127007569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060127007569A), Jan 27, 2006: Bbavia 7ECA (N55CW), Pontiac, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) During approach to runway 9L the aircraft stalled striking the ground about 100 yards short of the runway. Prior to the accident witnesses stated the…
- [Accident 20051026025819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051026025819A), Oct 26, 2005: Bbavia 7ECA (N5065N), Cuba, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) While attempting to land runway 36 at the Cuba airport, the aircraft touched down in the first quarter of the runway. Initial landing segment was…
- [Accident 20050901027229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050901027229A), Sep 1, 2005: Bbavia 7ECA (N2686Z), Camarillo, CA, Destroyed. (-23) On 09/01/2005, 1030 pacific time, aircraft was being operated by the owner/pilot for the purposes of "fish spotting" off the southern California coast.…
- [Accident 20050830026389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050830026389A), Aug 30, 2005: Bbavia 7ECA (N53893), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) During an attempted touch and go landing at Reid Hillview airport runway 31R, citabria N53893 piloted by [privacy data omitted] drifted to the right into…
- [Accident 20050820017699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050820017699A), Aug 20, 2005: Bbavia 7ECA (N90914), Freeport, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) At 1645 on August 20, 2005, the pilot [privacy data omitted] attempted to take off in N90914, from joe duggar field, a private field near Freeport,…
- [Accident 20041030028049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041030028049A), Oct 30, 2004: Bbavia 7ECA (N57388), Summerville, SC, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) October 30 at approximately 1710L N57388 departed Summerville Airport on runway 24 on a FAR part 91 flight. After takeoff on climb out witnesses stated…
- [Accident 20041009026099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041009026099A), Oct 9, 2004: Bbavia 7ECA (N5529K), Hearne, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated he taxied aircraft downwind after landing, with right quartering tailwind, at high speed with tail wheel off ground. Aircraft exited left…
- [Accident 20040822021841A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040822021841A), Aug 22, 2004: Bbavia 7ECA (N53879), Malibu, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On August 22, 2004, about 1729 pacific daylight time, a Bellanca citabria 7ECA, N53879, collided in midair with a pollard & huntley thorp T-18, N7818T,…
- [Incident 20040704013659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040704013659I), Jul 4, 2004: Bbavia 7ECA (N5053G), Beaufort, SC, Minor damage. (-23) PIC reported that while making an off airport soft field landing the nose tire came in contact with wet sand while slowing to a stop causing the aircraft…
- [Accident 20040703012189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040703012189A), Jul 3, 2004: Bbavia 7ECA (N57430), North Creek, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 3rd, 2004 pilot richard f. case jr. departed johnstown fulton co. (NY0) airport with his wife for a short flight to bennett field, North Creek,…

All 303: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (65, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000588), May 8, 2026: SPRING. BROKEN. THIS BROKEN TAIL WHEEL CENTER SPRING IS PART OF A FIELD APPROVAL FOR INSTALLING THE SCOUT TAIL WHEEL SPRINGS ONTO AN 7ECA. THE REASON BEING THAT THE SCOUT TAIL 
- [SDR 2024FA0000747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000747), Oct 3, 2024: SCREW. LOOSE. THE LT REAR BRAKE PEDAL CAM DETACHED FROM THE LT FRONT BRAKE PEDAL. THE AN52610326 SCREW THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PEDALLINK FITTING ONTO THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PED
- [SDR 2020FA0000177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000177), Feb 24, 2020: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD 2000-25-02 R1 (WOOD WING SPARS), FOUND 3 INSTANCES OF DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT WING FORWARD WING SPAR. ITEM (1) IS A MISSING 
- [SDR 2020FA0000172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000172), Feb 19, 2020: ARM. WORN. AMERICAN CHAMPION AICRAFT 7ECA CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL CABLE ATTACHMENT BOLT IS WEARING ON THE CARBURETOR HEAT DOOR ARM TO THE POINT THE BOLT IS ALMOST CUT IN H
- [SDR 2019FA0000366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000366), Oct 12, 2019: TUBE. CRACKED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. THIS WAS THE 2ND
- [SDR 2019FA0000364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000364), Jun 12, 2019: TUBE. CRACKED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. AIRCRAFT USED DA
- [SDR 2020FA0000097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000097), Apr 4, 2019: SPAR. CRACKED. THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR IS CRACKED AT THE BUTT END OF THE SPAR INTO THE SPAR/FUSELAGE FITTING FASTENER ATTACH HOLES. CRACKS ARE AS ILLUSTRATED IN SERVICE LETTE
- [SDR 2018FA0000493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000493), Nov 28, 2018: ELT. MALFUNCTIONED. ELT ACK MODEL E-04, S/N 015020. THE AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT IN WHICH THE ELT WAS INSTALLED HAD AFTT 3868.3. BECAUSE OF THIS SAME PRIOR PROBLEM, ANOTHER ACK E
- [SDR 2018FA0000492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000492), Nov 26, 2018: ELT. MALFUNCTIONED. ELT, ACK MODEL E-04, S/N 015041. THE AMERICAN CHAMPION 7ECA AIRCRAFT IN WHICH IT WAS INSTALLED HAD AFTT 1655.6. OVER A PERIOD OF A FEW WEEKS, THE ACK ELT HAD SU
- [SDR 2019FA0000363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000363), Apr 2, 2018: TUBE. CRACKED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. AIRCRAFT USED DA
- [SDR 2017FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000459), Aug 22, 2017: MAGNETO. FAILED. INSTALLED A REBUILT MAGNETO DUE TO REMOVED THE MAGNETO NEEDING A 500 HOUR INSPECTION. AT AFTT 1347.7 (380.8 HOURS) THE REBUILT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED BECAUSE ENGIN
- [SDR 2019FA0000362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000362), Aug 8, 2017: TUBE. CRACKED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. AIRCRAFT USED DA
- [SDR 2017FA0000045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000045), Sep 20, 2016: DISTRIBUTOR. LOOSE. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED ON MUD FLAT NEAR KPAO. LOWER PLUGS WERE FOUND FILLED UP WITH LEAD. AFTER MORE INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR WHEEL TAB
- [SDR 2015FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000588), Nov 13, 2015: MAGNETO. SEPARATED. MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ELECTRODE FINGER LOOSE ON SHAFT.
- [SDR GM8S2015052900250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GM8S2015052900250), May 13, 2015: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. LOOSE. DURING FLT, ACFT HAD AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. DISCOVERED THE MAGNETO TO HAVE A LOOSE DISTRIBUTOR ARM, WHICH CAUSED THE MAGNETO TO FAIL.
- [SDR GM8S2015052900249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GM8S2015052900249), May 13, 2015: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. LOOSE. DURING FLIGHT, ACFT HAD AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. DISCOVERED THE MAGNETO TO HAVE A LOOSE DISTRIBUTOR ARM, WHICH CAUSED THE MAGNETO TO FAIL.
- [SDR CA140818016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140818016), Aug 12, 2014: CAMSHAFT. WORN. (CAN) LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLED DEC. 2009. FIRST NOTICED METAL DURING INSPECTION ON MAY 2013 AT ENGINE TIME OF 353.6. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT 
- [SDR 2014FA0000329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000329), May 2, 2014: GRIP. FAILED. DURING THE ON SCENE INVESTIGATION OF LANDING INCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED DURING A LANDING WITH SLIGHT LT CROSSWIND, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF ACFT APPROX 10 FT AGL 
- [SDR CA130923016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130923016), Sep 18, 2013: PIN. SHEARED. (CAN) UPON LANDING AT CJJ4, THE TAIL WHEEL ASSY SWIVEL PIN SHEARED CAUSING THE WHEEL ASSY TO DEPART FROM ACFT AND ACFT STOPPED SHORTLY WHILE TAXIING.
- [SDR CA120510001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120510001), May 5, 2012: SPRING. BROKEN. (CAN) AFTER LANDING TAILWHEEL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TAIL WHEEL TIRE.
- [SDR BR8C201202250001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BR8C201202250001), Feb 25, 2012: TAIL WHEEL. DETACHED. TAIL WHEEL ASSY SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT DURING TOUCH & GO'S. ACFT IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING, VERY HIGH NUMBER OF CYCLES PER HOUR OF FLIGHT TIME. BELIE
- [SDR 2011FA0000477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000477), Jul 14, 2011: STRUT. CRACKED. NEW REPLACEMENT REAR WING STRUT RECEIVED FROM MFG. WHEN RECEIVED THERE WERE 2 LONGITUDINAL CRACKS IN THE STRUT IN THE ELECTRICALLY WELDED SEAM OF THE SEAMLESS W
- [SDR VIBR20110315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VIBR20110315), Mar 15, 2011: ELEVATOR. MISOVERHAULED. REMOVED LT ELEVATOR, PN 6534000-29, SN 0480 AND SENT TO MFG FOR REPAIR. ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL ELEVATOR AFTER REPAIR BY MFG. ELEVATOR HINGE POINT BOLT HOLES OUT O
- [SDR CA110110003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110110003), Dec 10, 2010: LONGERON. CRACKED. ON A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUSELAGE LONGERON WAS CRACKED UNDER THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLT ON RIGHT GEAR LEG. THESE ARE THE S
- [SDR 2010FA0000723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000723), Jul 13, 2010: STRUT. DAMAGED. DURING LANDING THE RT OLEO PN 3-665 SPRING AND SHAFT POPPED AND CAUSED OLEO TO OVSR EXTEND AND BEND REARWARD. THIS ALLOWED THE WHEEL AND BRACE TO COLLAPSE.
- [SDR CA100603001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100603001), Jun 3, 2010: GASKET. LEAKING. BLUE FUEL STAINS VISIBLE ALONG GASKET LINE ON OUTSIDE OF CARBURETOR AND ALONG GASKET LINE IN AIRFLOW BORE. BOWL SCREWS CHECKED SECURE. SUSPECT POROUS GASKET OR 
- [SDR 2009FA0000500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000500), May 15, 2009: SPAR. CRACKED. ON 5/15/2009, DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THERE IS A COMPRESSION CRACK AT REAR STRUT ATTACH POINT TOP SIDE OF SPAR AT END OF DOUBLER. WHING TIP IMP
- [SDR CA070907003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070907003), Sep 6, 2007: ATTACH FITTING. FAULTY. (CAN) AD 96-18-02 AND THE AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS FOR THIS AC REQUIRE THAT THE WING SPAR/STRUT ATTACH FITTINGS BE REMOVED AND NDI WITH FLUORESCENT DYE PENETRA
- [SDR CA070516001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070516001), May 15, 2007: TUBE. BROKEN. (CAN) WHILE PREFLIGHTING THE AC, THE PILOT NOTED WRINKLED FABRIC AT THE LOWER AFT END OF THE FUSELAGE. OPENING THE FABRIC REVEALED THAT THE VERTICAL TUBE THAT F
- [SDR 2007FA0000471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000471), Apr 4, 2007: LOCK NUT. STRIPPED. LOCK NUT THREADS FAILED, MLG STRUT EXTENDED ON TAKEOFF ALLOWING MLG TO SWING FREE. DURING LANDING, MLG WAS UNDER FUSELAGE CAUSING DAMAGE TO LOWER LONGERONS, CON
- [SDR 2007FA0000151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000151), Feb 14, 2007: FASTENER. OUT OF POSITION. RIB NAILS PULLING OUT IN ALMOST EVERY RIB. RT TIP RIB HAS ALL NAILS PULLED OUT AND A SPACE BETWEEN RIBS AND SPARS, BOTH FRONT AND REAR LOCATIONS. LT WING HAS ON
- [SDR CA060928003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060928003), Sep 9, 2006: STRINGER. FAILED. (CAN) AFTER RECOVERING FROM AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER, THE PILOT FOUND THAT FULL DOWN ELEVATOR TRAVEL COULD NOT BE OBTAINED. A UNEVENTFUL RETURN TO THE AIRPORT AND 
- [SDR 2006FA0000756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000756), Jul 21, 2006: WIRE. SHORTED. WHILE IN FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED HE COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, LANDED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE WIRE FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO T
- [SDR 2006FA0000595](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000595), Jun 2, 2006: SPAR. CRACKED. REQUIRED INSPECTION OF WOODEN WING SPARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD. REVEALED A COMPRESSION CRACK IN THE LT WING FWD SPAR AT THE TOP OB OF WING STRUT ATTACH DOUBLER 
- [SDR 2005FA0001205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001205), Dec 29, 2004: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE TORQUE KNEE ATTACH LUG (UPPER RADIUS) ON THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRACE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR CA040817006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040817006), Aug 16, 2004: ATTACH FITTING. CHAFED. (CAN) THE STRUT ATTACH FITTING ON FORWARD SPAR OF THE RH WING WAS CHAFED BY THE LEADING EDGE SKIN, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN TRIMMED ADEQUATELY DURING MANUFACTURE. THE
- [SDR 2004FA0000393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000393), Dec 27, 2003: COTTER PIN. SHEARED. COTTER KEY USED TO SECURE THE CLEVIS PIN BETWEEN THE RT RUDDER PEDAL AND RT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE HEAD OR TANGS OF THE COTTER KEY STRIKE AN ANGLE BR
- [SDR CA031121003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031121003), Nov 13, 2003: SPRING. BROKEN. (CAN) BROKEN TAILWHEEL SPRING DISCOVERED DURING GROUND HANDLING. HOOK HAD BROKEN OFF ONE END. BREAK APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AT BEND WHERE HOOK IS FORMED FROM S
- [SDR 2003FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000691), May 27, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. CRACK UNDER PLYWOOD PLATE, BOTH CRACKS FLOW THE GRAIN.
- [SDR CA021029008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021029008), Sep 25, 2002: CABLE. MISINSTALLED. (CAN) RT FORWARD RUDDER CABLE ATTACH MICO-SLEEVE FAILED DURING TAXI. ON AME INSPECTION MICO-SLEEVE FOUND TO NOT BE CRIMPED DOWN TO PROPER DIMENSION. MICO-SLEEVE
- [SDR 2002FA0000831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000831), Jul 18, 2002: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 00-25-02R1, THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A COMPRESSION CRACK AT THE AILERON CENTER HINGE ATTACH BRACKET, UPPER HOLE. THE
- [SDR 2002FA0000356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000356), Mar 18, 2002: SPAR. DAMAGED. WHILE RECOVERING WINGS FOUND NUMEROUS LOOSE RIBS THAT HAD RUBBED GROVES IN THE SPARS. SOME SMALL CRACKS ORIGINATING FROM THE NAIL HOLES. AIRPLANE HAD BEEN USED 
- [SDR CA020322006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020322006), Mar 7, 2002: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION BEFORE ADDITION TO FLEET, THE TRIM CABLES WERE FOUND TO BE CHAFING ON THE TOP ELEVATOR CABLE. THESE CABLES RUN IN CLOSE PROXI
- [SDR TVM2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TVM2002F00000), Feb 1, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD, A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE RIGHT FORWARD WOODEN WING SPAR APPROXIMATELY 30 INCHES LONG.
- [SDR 2002FA0000232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000232), Aug 15, 2001: FLANGE. LOOSE. FOUND LOOSE NAILS LESS THAN .1250 OUT ON SECOND RIB OUTBOARD OF STRUT AFT SPAR. FIRST AND SECOND RIB INBOARD OF STRUT AND FIRST RIB OUTBOARD OF STRUT AND FRONT 
- [SDR 2002FA0000255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000255), Aug 1, 2001: FASTENER. MISSING. NUMEROUS RIB NAILS MISSING OR BACKED OUT FARTHER THAN .1250 ON FORWARD AND AFT WING SPARS, LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS. INSPECTED SPARS AND REPLACED SUCH NAILS.
- [SDR 2002FA0000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000239), Jun 27, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, WING SPAR INSPECTION IAW AD., FOUND LONGITUDINAL CRACKS IN THE AREA OF WING STRUT ATTACH POINTS. RIGHT FORWARD SPAR LONGITUDINAL CRACK
- [SDR 2002FA0000347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000347), Jun 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. TROUBLE AREA IN THE REGION OF LIFT STRUT ATTACHMENT POINT, REMOVED VARNISH AND SMALL AMOUNT OF WOOD, COULD IDENTIFY SMALL CRACK IN THE GLUE JOINT ON REAR FACE O
- [SDR CA010810013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010810013), Jun 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) BOTH WINGS WERE STRIPPED OF FABRIC & L/E MATERIAL REMVD DURING INSP. BOTH WING TIPS WERE REMVD ALONG WITH FUEL TANKS & AILERON BELLCRANKS. SPARS WERE BLOW
- [SDR 2002FA0000243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000243), May 17, 2001: FASTENER. MISSING. APPROXIMATELY 8 RIB ATTACH NAILS WERE FOUND MISSING ON EACH WING. (BOTH SPARS) SCRATCHES AND GOUGES WERE FOUND ON LEFT REAR SPAR MID AREA. THESE WERE APPARENTLY

All 65: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (163, 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 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 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 SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [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 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 SA2699CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2699CE): Installation of aileron spades. Rainbow Flying Services
- [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 SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, 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 SA03819NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03819NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA04301CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04301CH): Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge. C William Pancake Jr
- [STC SA2710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2710WE): Installation of carburetor heat box bearings. Del-Air
- [STC SA02529AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02529AK): Installation of the GSD Landing Gear System, Aeronca/American Champion 7 & 11 series airplanes. Mr. Ernie Broten
- [STC 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 SA745EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA745EA): Installation of Edo Model 88-88-1650A floats. Kenmore Air EDO Floats LLC
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [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 SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA3829NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3829NM): Installation and Manufacturing of Aluminum Wing Spars. MILMAN Engineering Inc
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA02476AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02476AK): Installation of the Airglas, Inc. LC18-ACA Cargo Pod. Airglas Inc

All 163: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca): 419 registered aircraft, registry code 21101NN
- [American Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7eca): 38 registered aircraft, registry code 2120003

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