# Bellanca 7GCAA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1220501
- Manufacturer (registry): BELLANCA
- Model: 7GCAA
- 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: 118
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcaa

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 2010-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-13-10): Propeller governors · American Champion 7GCAA, DA 40, A36 and 1 more. Effective Aug 5, 2010
- [AD 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006
- [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 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 79-07-02](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 72-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-03): Corrosion of Rudder and Elevator Cables · American Champion 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1972
- [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

## 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 (118, first 50)

- [N1017E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1017E): [Buttanda Denise](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTTANDA%20DENISE), [Winchester, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Winchester), built 1977, S/N 342-77
- [N1048C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1048C): [Palmer Gretchen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMER%20GRETCHEN), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1976, S/N 1153-76
- [N1048E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1048E): [Paul John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAUL%20JOHN%20R), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1977, S/N 343-77
- [N11658](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11658): [Lorenz William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LORENZ%20WILLIAM%20D), [Benson, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Benson), built 1972, S/N 234-72
- [N11676](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11676): [Stone Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20AIR%20LLC), [Carrollton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Carrollton), built 1972, S/N 236-72
- [N11XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11XX): [Oconnell John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCONNELL%20JOHN), [Custer, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Custer), S/N 245-72
- [N141JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141JS): [Geurin Ronnie C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEURIN%20RONNIE%20C), [Murray, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Murray), built 1979, S/N 383-79
- [N2515Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2515Z): [Marker Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKER%20RICHARD%20A), [Healdsburg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Healdsburg), built 1977, S/N 347-77
- [N2578Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2578Z): [Mcclaskey Leslie Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLASKEY%20LESLIE%20PAUL), [New Albany, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Albany), built 1977, S/N 348-77
- [N257DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257DF): [Hawkins Ian N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWKINS%20IAN%20N), [Kingwood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kingwood), S/N 117
- [N2665Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2665Z): built 1978, S/N 351-78
- [N2716Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2716Z): [Wilson Miles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20MILES), [Mcminnville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Mcminnville), built 1978, S/N 354-78
- [N2745Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2745Z): [Klabunde Andrew G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLABUNDE%20ANDREW%20G), [Menasha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Menasha), built 1978, S/N 357-78
- [N27WK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27WK): [Willkris Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLKRIS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Smithfield, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Smithfield), built 1972, S/N 250-72
- [N2815Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2815Z): [Barnhill Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNHILL%20DANIEL%20D), [Robertsdale, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Robertsdale), built 1978, S/N 356-78
- [N2905Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2905Z): [Wmh Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WMH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Buckley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Buckley), built 1978, S/N 358-78
- [N2973Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2973Z): [Landrum Erik G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANDRUM%20ERIK%20G), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1978, S/N 359-78
- [N29788](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29788): [Lund Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUND%20KEVIN%20J), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), built 1980, S/N 396-80
- [N298J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N298J): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1978, S/N 350-78
- [N31252](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31252): [Buchholz Claus W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCHHOLZ%20CLAUS%20W), [Haslett, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Haslett), built 1972, S/N 249-72
- [N36008](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36008): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1973, S/N 268-73
- [N36028](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36028): [Armstrong Robert Reno](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMSTRONG%20ROBERT%20RENO), [Lakin, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Lakin), S/N 264-73
- [N36251](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36251): [Gourley Eric G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOURLEY%20ERIC%20G), [Eastsound, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Eastsound), built 1973, S/N 274-73
- [N36267](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36267): [Ashcraft Keirsten](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASHCRAFT%20KEIRSTEN), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), S/N 269-73
- [N36335](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36335): [Simmons Darren](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20DARREN), [Diamondhead, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Diamondhead), built 1973, S/N 271-73
- [N36350](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36350): [Hennager Eric D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENNAGER%20ERIC%20D), [Langdon, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Langdon), built 1973, S/N 272-73
- [N36411](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36411): [Runsick Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUNSICK%20MICHAEL%20C), [Wynne, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Wynne), built 1973, S/N 273-73
- [N36434](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36434): [Phillips Aaron W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20AARON%20W), [Fort Scott, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Fort%20Scott), built 1973, S/N 275-73
- [N36768](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36768): [Miller Thomas O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20THOMAS%20O), [Ingalls, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ingalls), built 1973, S/N 277-73
- [N4122Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4122Y): [Petter David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETTER%20DAVID), [Stuttgart, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Stuttgart), built 1976, S/N 333-76
- [N417SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N417SP): [Tonys Aerial Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TONYS%20AERIAL%20SERVICE%20INC), [Great Bend, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Great%20Bend), built 1980, S/N 1350-80
- [N41804](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41804): [Beulen Brian V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEULEN%20BRIAN%20V), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1973, S/N 279-73
- [N41822](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41822): [Kitchen Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KITCHEN%20THOMAS%20M), [Indiana, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Indiana), built 1973, S/N 280-74
- [N4213Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4213Y): [Fandrich Edward I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FANDRICH%20EDWARD%20I), [Payson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Payson), S/N 341-77
- [N4216Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4216Y): [Tusquittee Flyers Aero Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUSQUITTEE%20FLYERS%20AERO%20CLUB%20LLC), [Hayesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hayesville), S/N 345-77
- [N466DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N466DS): [Drummond Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRUMMOND%20MICHAEL%20S), [Lewisville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lewisville), built 1978, S/N 352-78
- [N476FM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N476FM): [Shumaker James B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUMAKER%20JAMES%20B), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1978, S/N 355-78
- [N5025D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5025D): [Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAL-AEROFAB%20FLIGHT%20ACADEMY%20INC), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1978, S/N 366-78
- [N5029E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5029E): [Timmins Christian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMMINS%20CHRISTIAN), [Covington, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Covington), built 1978, S/N 367-78
- [N5030T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5030T): [Regier Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REGIER%20STEVEN%20M), [Fairview, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Fairview), built 1978, S/N 371-79
- [N5032J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5032J): [88 Charlies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/88%20CHARLIES%20INC), [Palmyra, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Palmyra), built 1978, S/N 372-79
- [N5033K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5033K): [Richard Robin G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARD%20ROBIN%20G), [New Franken, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/New%20Franken), built 1978, S/N 369-78
- [N5034G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5034G): [Dyson James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYSON%20JAMES%20R), [Hilltop Lakes, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hilltop%20Lakes), built 1978, S/N 373-79
- [N5038A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5038A): [Wild River Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILD%20RIVER%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Saint Croix Falls, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Saint%20Croix%20Falls), built 1979, S/N 376-79
- [N5038G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5038G): [Starros John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARROS%20JOHN%20P), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1979, S/N 377-79
- [N5042D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5042D): [Collins Wanda](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20WANDA), [Madisonville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Madisonville), S/N 378-79
- [N50447](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50447): [Petrakis Brendan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRAKIS%20BRENDAN), [Chester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Chester), built 1979, S/N 379-79
- [N5052Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5052Y): [Call Tracy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALL%20TRACY%20J), [Carmel Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carmel%20Valley), built 1979, S/N 392-80
- [N5057P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5057P): [Golden John Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDEN%20JOHN%20DANIEL), [Jay, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jay), built 1979, S/N 385-79
- [N5059K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5059K): [Lucia Keith G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUCIA%20KEITH%20G), [Pleasant Hill, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasant%20Hill), built 1979, S/N 387-79

All 118: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcaa/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (49)

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 CEN24LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA344), Sep 8, 2024: Bellanca 7GCAA (N36008), Rifle, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA138), May 7, 2019: Champion 7GCAA (N7665S), Schlater, MS, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA228), Apr 28, 2019: Bellanca 7GCAA (N5046E), Lincoln, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and collision with a trench, and the flight instructor's delayed…
- [NTSB WPR19LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA100), Feb 9, 2019: Bellanca 7GCAA (N11666), Watsonville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA18LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA210), Aug 4, 2018: Champion 7GCAA (N87000), Lakewood, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, a forced…
- [NTSB WPR17FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA029), Nov 25, 2016: Bellanca 7GCAA (N88373), Glamis, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to attempt a downwind landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around and subsequent landing attempt, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN12LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA424), Jul 8, 2012: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8733V), Bedford, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to return home.
- [NTSB CEN12LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA304), May 14, 2012: Bellanca 7GCAA (N68543), El Dorado, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB MIA08LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA002), Oct 6, 2007: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8642V), Toughkenamon, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The reason for this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA218), Sep 4, 2006: Bellanca 7GCAA (N5501A), Farmingdale, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA094), Jul 3, 2005: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8626V), Whittier, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's becoming lost/disoriented while maneuvering due to inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in tree-covered terrain. A factor…
- [NTSB SEA04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA159), Jul 23, 2004: Bellanca 7GCAA (N88373), Sequim, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Aircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. A factor was the irrigation pipe.
- [NTSB LAX01LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA301), Sep 2, 2001: Bellanca 7GCAA (N5042D), Bridgeport, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft during landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI99FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA284), Aug 8, 1999: Bellanca 7GCAA (N5033G), Titonka, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The low altitude maneuver attempted and altitude/clearance not being maintained by the pilot, which resulted in an impact with a pine tree. A factor to the accident was the pine tree.
- [NTSB CHI96FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA301), Aug 19, 1996: Bellanca 7GCAA (N5026Q), Hinckley, IL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the instructor pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft which resulted in the overload failure of the wing. A factor was that the weight and balance of the aircraft was exceeded by the…
- [NTSB LAX96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA130), Mar 9, 1996: Bellanca 7GCAA (N5052Y), Los Alamitos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Factors were the pilots' failure to use available radar services.
- [NTSB FTW94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA132), Apr 23, 1994: Bellanca 7GCAA (N86862), Azle, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.
- [NTSB NYC90FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA192), Aug 14, 1990: Bellanca 7GCAA (N4190Y), Saltaire, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE.
- [NTSB MIA90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA130), May 23, 1990: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8739), Leland, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWER LINES.
- [NTSB CHI90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA110), Apr 8, 1990: Bellanca 7GCAA (N55JJ), Lodge, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. THE CROSSWIND AND THE SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN WERE FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.
- [NTSB LAX89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA206), May 28, 1989: Bellanca 7GCAA (N31277), Big Sur, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT ELECTED TO ATTEMPT A TAKEOFF FROM A FIELD THAT HE HAD PREVIOUSLY MADE A FORCED LANDING TO AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE ATTEMPT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH GRASS…
- [NTSB NYC88LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA191), Jul 23, 1988: Bellanca 7GCAA (N53784), Pendleton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE PILOT HAD HOOKED THE BANNER.
- [NTSB SEA88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA094), May 14, 1988: Bellanca 7GCAA (N57415), Sutcliffe, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA085), Mar 22, 1988: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8929), Greeley, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA028), Nov 19, 1987: Bellanca 7GCAA (N2716Z), Belle Plaine, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA305), May 20, 1984: Bellanca 7GCAA (N4166Y), Waipahu,Oahu, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA114), Feb 10, 1984: Bellanca 7GCAA (N7625S), Monte Vista, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL83LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA353), Sep 4, 1983: Bellanca 7GCAA (N88223), Dayton, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN83LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA176), Jul 24, 1983: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8626V), Elbert, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC83LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA063), Feb 6, 1983: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8570V), Millbrook, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC82DA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA200), Aug 15, 1982: Bellanca 7GCAA (N87108), Coltsneck, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81DAG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG66), Aug 16, 1981: Bellanca 7GCAA (N57653), Sterling, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81DKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKJ07), May 21, 1981: Bellanca 7GCAA (N88357), Panama City, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FNC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNC30), Jul 1, 1980: Bellanca 7GCAA (N86701), Biddeford, ME, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA113), Jun 22, 1980: Bellanca 7GCAA (N171WS), Santa Ynez, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA80DYM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM27), May 3, 1980: Bellanca 7GCAA (N53827), Aurora, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA06), Oct 26, 1979: Bellanca 7GCAA (N2515Z), Archer, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80DRQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DRQ01), Oct 2, 1979: Bellanca 7GCAA (N86632), Belzoni, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DER56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER56), Jul 21, 1979: Bellanca 7GCAA (N9186L), Mankato, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM25), Jul 7, 1979: Bellanca 7GCAA (N31252), West Branch, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLT01), Dec 18, 1978: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8756V), Walls, MS, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78IA071), Aug 19, 1978: Bellanca 7GCAA (N2578Z), Houston, TX, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUD03), Dec 30, 1977: Bellanca 7KCAB (N86862), Santa Monica, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCD24), Jun 27, 1977: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8739), Moulton, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DTI34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DTI34), Jul 29, 1976: Bellanca 7ECA (N8662), Alder, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FJA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FJA03), Oct 29, 1975: Bellanca 7GCAA (N57466), Hilo, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ34), Apr 13, 1975: Bellanca 8GCBC (N86632), Lk Providence, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHD12), Nov 9, 1974: Champion 7GCAA (N86647), West Chester, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DKG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKG24), Aug 27, 1974: Champion 7GCA (N86752), Stockbridge, GA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (79, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240908022379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240908022379A), Sep 8, 2024: Bellanca 7GCAA (N36008), Rifle, CO, Substantial damage. The pilot was re-positioning the aircraft from pacerville, CA to Rifle, CO. The first two stops of the flight were not eventful. The last stop was to refuel at…
- [Incident 20220307003859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220307003859I), Mar 7, 2022: Bellanca 7GCAA (N36251), Bellingham, WA, Minor damage. On 7 mar, 2022, at Bellingham international airport (kbli), N36251, Bellanca s/n: 274-73 was parked between the end of two hangar rows at waypoint avionics…
- [Incident 20211023017679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211023017679I), Oct 23, 2021: Bellanca 7GCAA (N68521), Fisherville, KY, No damage. Aircraft was 15 miles of klou and reported a rough running engine. Aircraft could not hold altitude and found an open field 6 to 7 miles east and landed. The…
- [Accident 20190507004169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190507004169A), May 7, 2019: Bellanca 7GCAA (N7665S), Schlater, MS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On the aforementioned date and time at Schlater agricultural strip, the pilot who had been visiting friends attempted a takeoff on runway 36, a partially…
- [Accident 20190428011449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190428011449A), Apr 28, 2019: Bellanca 7GCAA (N5046E), Lincoln, CA, Substantial damage. The PIC was receiving instruction in the front seat and the instructor was in the back seat. The PIC has "significant tail-wheel experience" in a Piper cub…
- [Accident 20190209010079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190209010079A), Feb 9, 2019: Bellanca 7GCAA (N11666), Watsonville, CA, Destroyed. On February 09, 2019, at approximately 1000 PST, N11666 departed Watsonville airport (wvi). In a statement from the CFI that was sitting in the back seat, they…
- [Accident 20180804009939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180804009939A), Aug 4, 2018: Bellanca 7GCAA (N87000), Lakewood, NJ, Substantial damage. On 08/04/2018 a banner aircraft, N87000 dropped a banner (panel) in the designated drop zone at Lakewood Airport (N12). According to the pilot, the throttle…
- [Accident 20161125018999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161125018999A), Nov 25, 2016: Bellanca 7GCAA (N88373), Glamis, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The PIC was flying non-paying passengers for short local flights near a camping site in Glamis, CA. The fatal flight was his sixth flight of the day. The PIC…
- [Accident 20120708015979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120708015979A), Jul 8, 2012: Bellanca 7GCAA (N8733V), Bedford, IN, Substantial damage. On July 8, 2012 at 1303 EST, aircraft N8733V (a Bellanca model 7GCAA serial number 316-75 [privacy data omitted]) on a personal flight to salem municipal…
- [Accident 20120514009609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120514009609A), May 14, 2012: Bellanca 7GCAA (N68543), El Dorado, KS, Substantial damage. Airman was landing the aircraft in El Dorado, KS, on runway 15, lost control, then departed the west side of the runway and into a drainage ditch, shearing the…
- [Incident 20081210855089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081210855089I), Dec 10, 2008: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8UK), Reno, NV, Minor damage. (-23) Subsequent to maintenance, American airlines requested permission to conduct a high power assurance run of the left engine installed on MD-82, N255AA.…
- [Accident 20071006830579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071006830579A), Oct 6, 2007: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8642V), Toughkenamon, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) While taking off from runway 24 with glider in tow during a glider towing activity at New Garden Airport (N57), the glider instructor noticed a tail…
- [Accident 20060904022589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060904022589A), Sep 4, 2006: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5501A), Belmar/Farmingd, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he took off from runway 32R and flew a right traffic pattern to pick up a banner. After capturing the banner he applied aft…
- [Accident 20050703015609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050703015609A), Jul 3, 2005: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8626V), Whittier, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) While on a VFR flight seeing tour in the columbia glacier, AK area the pilot got lost ran out of fuel and crashed in the muskeg aprox. 7 mile east of…
- [Accident 20040723018969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040723018969A), Jul 23, 2004: Bbavia 7GCAA (N88373), Friendly, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) During landing roll aircraft departed the runway striking an irrigation pipe. Substantial damage to RH wing struts and wing. Pilot stated that after a 3…
- [Incident 20040210001109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040210001109I), Feb 10, 2004: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5057P), Bremerton, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Two flight instructors on a local training flight. Instructor in rear seat was making a short field landing and applied excessive braking causing the…
- [Accident 20010902023279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010902023279A), Sep 2, 2001: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5042D), Bridgeport, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing at Bryant field, Bridgeport, CA, the pilot lost control of the aircraft after the tail came up and started to porpoise. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20010805021129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010805021129I), Aug 5, 2001: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5060L), Cocoa, FL, Minor damage. (-23) During an instructional flight for the purpose of gaining experience to eventually obtain a logbook endorsement to operate a tailwheel airplane, pilot…
- [Incident 20000505018029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000505018029I), May 5, 2000: Bbavia 7GCAA (N31277), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. (-23)Upon landing, tje aorcraft bounced a couple times, braked hard, and ground looped. No injuries. There was a propeller strike, both wheel pants broken,…
- [Incident 19990824022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990824022579I), Aug 24, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5060L), Zellwood, FL, Minor damage. (-5)Student pilot mismanaged controls during wheel landing in tail wheel aircraft. Instructor failed to intervene in sufficient time to prevent propeller from…
- [Incident 19990809025549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990809025549I), Aug 9, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8662), Washington, PA, Minor damage. No narrative submitted.
- [Accident 19990808010969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990808010969A), Aug 8, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5033G), Titonka, IA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot made a low pass in the acft near the family FAR, and the horizontal stabillizer struck a tree, the acft crashed into a corn field and sustained…
- [Incident 19990207010499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990207010499I), Feb 7, 1999: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5057P), Everett, WA, Minor damage. On 01/07/99, N5057P, a Bellanca 7GCAA, sustained a prop strike during landing on runway 16L, Snohomish county/Paine field airport, Everett, washingtonwhile…
- [Incident 19980602020239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980602020239I), Jun 2, 1998: Bbavia 7GCAA (N88473), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. Landed in a crabbed angle. Side load sheared right main attach bolts and seperated gear from aircraft.
- [Incident 19970701035549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970701035549I), Jul 1, 1997: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9186L), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot practicing landings. Made 3 full stall landings and was attempting wheel landing and lost control. [privacy data omitted]
- [Incident 19970420010489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970420010489I), Apr 20, 1997: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8642V), Eagle, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: on April 20, 1997, at approximately 1620 EST, a belanca citabria BL-7-gcaa, N8642V, piloted by john p. smoots, a commercial pilot, attempted an off…
- [Accident 19960819023359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960819023359A), Aug 19, 1996: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5026Q), Hinckley, IL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On local flight, normal pattern work, went into a spin. Right wing collapsed, aircraft hit the ground. (.4)the engine tach indicated that the instructor pilot…
- [Accident 19960309003762A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960309003762A), Mar 9, 1996: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5052Y), Los Alamitos, CA, Substantial damage. While climbing east bound swapped left sides in collision with N8179A PA28236. Neither pilot using radar advisory.
- [Incident 19941015039659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941015039659I), Oct 15, 1994: Bbavia 7GCAA (N1048C), Livermore, CA, Minor damage. Lost control landing in crosswind. Weathervaned. Departed runway and nosed up.
- [Accident 19940423009179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940423009179A), Apr 23, 1994: Bbavia 7GCAA (N86862), Azle, TX, Destroyed. CFI took over on simulated forced landing. Banked sharply developed high sink rate. Became too low struck trees.
- [Incident 19930701021469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930701021469I), Jul 1, 1993: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5033G), Reno, NV. Left landing grabbed on touch and go. Ground looped. C clamp and tension bolt had sheared. Gear departed aircraft.
- [Accident 19900814045829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900814045829A), Aug 14, 1990: Bbavia 7GCAA (N4190Y), Saltaire, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Flight of two banner tows returning to base. One made a turn to observe a shark. Collided with water and sank.
- [Accident 19900523017169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900523017169A), May 23, 1990: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8739), Leland, MS, Substantial damage. Landing on Private strip,struck unmarked wires. Aircraft stalled and crashed on runway.
- [Accident 19900408007619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900408007619A), Apr 8, 1990: Bbavia 7GCAA (N55JJ), Lodge, IL, Substantial damage. A whirlwind hit tow plane on glider tow. Glider released. Tow plane veered off alfalfa strip and nosed over.
- [Incident 19891120054739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891120054739I), Nov 20, 1989: Bbavia 7GCAA (N9186L), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Braked aircraft too hard while attempting to turn off runway. Aircraft nosed over. Propeller damaged.
- [Incident 19890716039639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890716039639I), Jul 16, 1989: Bbavia 7GCAA (N68511), Yakutat, AK, Minor damage. Right main tire blew on landing. Aircraft pitched up and struck ground with propeller and left wing tip.
- [Accident 19890528012909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890528012909A), May 28, 1989: Bbavia 7GCAA (N31277), Big Sur, CA, Substantial damage. Had made forced landing in field. Engine ok. Tried to take off with field mowed. Wheels caught in grass. Nosed over
- [Accident 19880723027709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880723027709A), Jul 23, 1988: Bbavia 7GCAA (N53784), Pendelton, NY, Substantial damage. After banner pickup engine ran rough with black smoke. Dropped banner and stalled. Vertical impact. Engine test ok.
- [Incident 19880621039209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880621039209I), Jun 21, 1988: Bbavia 7GCAA (N53784), Akron, NY, Minor damage. While flying at cruise altitude,the front hinge broke at an open window. Window departed the aircraft.
- [Accident 19880514017649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880514017649A), May 14, 1988: Bbavia 7GCAA (N57415), Sutcliffe, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled crashed and burned during low level slow flight while dropping articles to friends on the ground.
- [Accident 19880321006799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880321006799A), Mar 21, 1988: Bbavia 7GCAA (N8929), Greeley, CO, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing roll. Overcorrected and ground looped the tail wheel type aircraft.
- [Accident 19871119069359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871119069359A), Nov 19, 1987: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2716Z), Belle Plaine, MN, Substantial damage. Dragged a wing on an attempted go around after a simulated forced landing. Student did not relinquish controls.
- [Incident 19871003067839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871003067839I), Oct 3, 1987: Bbavia 7GCAA (N53784), Batavia, NY. Glider tow line attached to the aircraft struck an approach light tower on final approach.
- [Incident 19861222084969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861222084969I), Dec 22, 1986: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2665Z), Concord, NH, Minor damage. Bounced on landing and then veered into a snowbank. Sheared main landing gear.
- [Incident 19861005060299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861005060299I), Oct 5, 1986: Bbavia 7GCAA (N5501A), Princeton, NJ. Pilot neglected to drop towline before landing. Cable caught on an damaged powerlines. No aircraft damage.
- [Incident 19860804059469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860804059469I), Aug 4, 1986: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2716Z), Eden Prairie, MN, Minor damage. Student lost directional control on rollout and struck runway lights. CFI slow to take control of aircraft.
- [Incident 19850707052299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850707052299I), Jul 7, 1985: Bbavia 7GCAA (N2716Z), Eden Prairie, MN. Instructor took over after aircraft went off side of runway during landing. Safe landing after go around.
- [Accident 19840520034799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840520034799A), May 20, 1984: Bbavia 7GCAA (N4166Y), Waipahu, HI, Substantial damage. Engine failed to respond on a go around from a practice forced landing. Indicates pilot failed to clear engine.
- [Accident 19840210007509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840210007509A), Feb 10, 1984: Bbavia 7GCAA (N7625S), Monte Vista, CO, Substantial damage. Landed on his snow covered strip and nosed over when wheel dug into the 4 inch snow cover.
- [Accident 19830904046989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830904046989A), Sep 4, 1983: Bbavia 7GCAA (N88223), Dayton, KY, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit from fuel exhaustion during banner tow operation.

All 79: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcaa/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (21)

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

- [SDR 2024FA0000132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000132), Feb 4, 2024: SPAR. CRACKED. RIGHT WING MAIN SPAR CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS, ADJACENT TO THE DOUBLER FOR THE WING STRUT ATTACH FITTING. TOP EDGE OF SPAR CRACKED AT INBOARD AND OUTBOARD ENDS 
- [SDR 2019FA0000365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000365), 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 2016FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000289), Jun 10, 2016: FASTENER. LOOSE. UPON PERFORMING INSPECTION, FOUND 1 RIB NAIL MISSING AND 1 RIB NAIL LOOSE IN RT OTBD WING, 2 BAYS OTBD OF WING LIFT STRUT. INSPECTION DID NOT INDICATE A CRACK, 
- [SDR 2013FA0000314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000314), Jun 2, 2013: POWER SUPPLY. DISLODGED. ACFT HAD A STROBE POWER SUPPLY IN THE OTBD LT WING TIP COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING LOCATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LAST FULL LENGTH RIB. IT PROCEEDED TO BOUNCE 
- [SDR 2013FA0000170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000170), Feb 2, 2013: TAB. CRACKED. AFTER LANDING AND ROLLOUT, LT MLG COLLAPSED. TAB ON THE LT FWD LANDING GEAR ATTACH CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING THE GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
- [SDR 2012FA0000456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000456), Jul 4, 2012: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION. PILOT OBSERVED THAT THE LEFT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE JUST OTBD OF THE BELLCRANK ATTACH FITTING HAD A SPIRAL CRACK AFFECTING APPROX 80
- [SDR CA080416003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080416003), Apr 16, 2008: ELT. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) WHEN TESTING UNIT FOR ITS 12 MONTH CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G, UNIT DID NOT HAVE ANY TRANSMIT POWER. ELT TRANSMITTER BOARD REPLACED AND UNIT TES
- [SDR 2008FA0000267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000267), Apr 7, 2008: RIB. BOWED. REMOVED THE RT AILERON DUE TO REPORTS OF BINDING BETWEEN THE AILERON AND WING DURING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS. ON THE GROUND THE IB AILERON TO AILERON BAY RIB CLEARA
- [SDR 2007FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000631), Jun 28, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. (2) LONGITUDINAL CRACKS AT SPAR HINGE FITTING. SHAKING AND EXPANDING OF WOOD FIBERS DUE TO MOISTURE OR LACK OF. RECOMMEND USING ALUMINUM SPARS OF SUFFICIENT SIZ
- [SDR 2005FA0001194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001194), Aug 21, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. TWO COMPRESSION CRACKS ON RIGHT WING REAR SPAR, ONE ON EITHER SIDE OF PLYWOOD DOUBLER AT STRUT ATTACH POINT. OUT BOARD CRACK EXTENDS APPROX ONE THIRD DEPTH OF S
- [SDR 2003FA0000779](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000779), Jun 24, 2003: FABRIC. ROTTED. WING FABRIC WAS FOUND TO BE ROTTED ALONG THE EDGE OF THE STRAIGHT EDGED FIBREGLASS SURFACE TAPE ON A TWO YEAR OLD FACTORY COVERED WING. THE PAINT PPG SYSTEM DEL
- [SDR 2003FA0000681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000681), Jun 12, 2003: AXLE. BROKEN. STEEL AXLE BROKE AT WELD WHILE MOVING A/C BY HAND. NO HARD LANDINGS REPORTED.
- [SDR AUS20011454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011454), Dec 28, 2001: BOLT. FAILED. (AUS) TAIL WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLT FAILED. TAIL WHEEL SEPARATED FROM TAIL LEAF SPRING.
- [SDR 2002FA0000242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000242), Jun 15, 2001: SPAR. FAILED. CRACK IN REAR SPAR OF LEFT WING OUTBOARD OF DOUBLER AT SPAR ATTACH FITTING. WING HAS HIT GROUND BEFORE WHEN INBOARD LANDING GEAR BOLT FAILED. TIP OF FORWARD SPA
- [SDR AUS20010642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010642), Jun 14, 2001: BOLT. CORRODED. (AUS) LOWER RH SIDE STRUT LOWER BOLT SEIZED. FOLLOWING BOLT REMOVAL ITWAS FOUND TO BE VERY RUSTED AND PITTED.
- [SDR 2002FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000238), May 7, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AS PER AD, FOUND LEFT AFT SPAR HAS COMPRESSION CRACK AT OUTBOARD END OF DOUBLER PLATES FOR STRUT ATTACH FITTING.
- [SDR 2002FA0000263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000263), Jan 29, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WINGS REMOVED FROM AC, THE REPAIR ON THE LT REAR SPAR STRUT ATTACH POINT. ALL FABRIC COVERING REMOVED, LT REAR SPAR HAD A 1 INCH X 16 INCHES LONG .1250 PLYWOOD 
- [SDR 20000601SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000601SH013), May 10, 2000: HINGE. BROKEN. DURING WINDS OF APPROX 40 KNOTS, AILERON HINGE THAT ATTACHES TO CONTROL ROD TORE LOOSE FROM INBOARD END OF AILERON. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT HINGE TA
- [SDR 99ZZZX3159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3159), Jul 1, 1999: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTED SPARS ON LEFT WING AFTER GROUND LOOP. FOUND A COMPRESSION FAILURE ON THE REAR SPAR. COULD NOT TELL CONCLUSIVELY IF FRONT SPAR WAS CRACKED OR NOT. AFTE
- [SDR 98ZZZX2442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2442), Jun 15, 1998: MOUNT BOLT. CHAFED. INSPECTION FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST PIPES RUBBING ENGINE LOWER MOUNT BOLTS AT FIREWALL. SUBMITTER STATED CHECKED SEVERAL AIRCRAFT OF SAME MAKE/MODEL AND ALL
- [SDR 95ZZZX2181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2181), Mar 18, 1995: STRUT. DEFECTIVE. OLEO STRUT DEFECTIVE AT THREADED CONNECTION.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (167, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC 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 SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. 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 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 SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [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 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 SA33GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33GL): Installation of EDO Model 88A-1650 floats. Kenmore Air EDO Floats LLC
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC 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 SA513AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA513AL): Installation of Hartzell model HC-C2YL-1BF/F8468A-8R constant speed propeller. Truby Proctor
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [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

All 167: https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcaa/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [American Champion 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7gcaa): 119 registered aircraft, registry code 2121002
- [Champion 7GCAA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa): 114 registered aircraft, registry code 21101N8
- [Champion 7GCAA (CONV)](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcaa-conv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 21101N9

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