# Champion 402

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2110204
- Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION
- Model: 402
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 97 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A3CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-402

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). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [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 64-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-17-04): Exhaust Systems · American Champion 402

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## Registered aircraft (8)

- [N4222T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4222T): [Heuer Daniel C H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEUER%20DANIEL%20C%20H), [Kindred, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Kindred), built 1963, S/N 10
- [N9929Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9929Y): [Miller William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20WILLIAM%20A), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), S/N 4
- [N9931Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9931Y): [Willis James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIS%20JAMES%20R), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1963, S/N 9
- [N9956Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9956Y): [Rkls Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RKLS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Idaho Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Idaho%20Falls), built 1963, S/N 402-14
- [N9957Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9957Y): [Wilkes Jack M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKES%20JACK%20M), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 1963, S/N 402-13
- [N9960Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9960Y): [Heuer Daniel C H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEUER%20DANIEL%20C%20H), [Kindred, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Kindred), built 1963, S/N 402-21
- [N9962Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9962Y): [Rankin Paul D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANKIN%20PAUL%20D), [Hudson, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hudson), built 1963, S/N 16
- [N9981Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9981Y): [Cottrell Mark C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COTTRELL%20MARK%20C), [Leitchfield, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Leitchfield), built 1964, S/N 25

## STCs approved for it (286, first 50)

- [STC SA00024SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wing and verticle tail, and strakes on the nacelles.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA00040LB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00040LB): Installation of a modified exhaust tail pipe.. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc.
- [STC SA00057SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00057SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher, oxygen, and electrical systems.. LifePort LLC
- [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [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 SA00103WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103WI): Installation of a heated windshield panel. Aviation Fabricators Inc
- [STC SA00149BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00149BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Volt and Vac Alert System, P/N 2044-1. Aircraft Components Inc
- [STC SA00161BO (2 OF 3](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(2%20OF%203): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00228NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00228NY): Installation of Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing Ltd Ice Damage Prevention Plates.. Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing
- [STC SA00243BO (3 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(3%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00279LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00279LA): Installation of Ameri-King AK-950 Global Positioning System Navigation Switching/Annunciator Panel and Associated Equipment. Ameri-King Corporation
- [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number  700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne 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 SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [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 SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00404WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00404WI): Installation of a starter engagement indication system.. Miller Aviation, Inc
- [STC SA00419NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00419NY): Installation of cockpit utility light.. Burns Richard G
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00556DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00556DE): Installation of a left-hand exhaust stack assembly.. Heliarc Welding Service Inc.
- [STC SA00678SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00678SE): Installation of J. P. Instruments 8Jimline EGT-100 series primary instruments. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00680SE (4 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(4%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00709LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709LA): Installation of control wheel. Includes provisions only for a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. Separate FAA approval of PTT switch is required.. Trevor Burward-Hoy
- [STC SA00729SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00729SE): Installation of twin temperature indicating system with fuel flow in accordance with J.P. Instruments (JPI) Installation manual Report No. 760, Revision -, dated 7/20/99, or later FAA approved revision.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00763AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00763AT): Installation of left hand and right hand fuel cell assemblies. (310 S/N PO240 and up, 401 S/N 1 thru B1200, 402 S/N 1 thru B1200). FFC Manufacturing
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA00804SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00804SE): Installation of an engine failure indicator system, also referred to as a 'low Thrust Detector system.'. Advanced Aero Safety Inc.
- [STC SA00823CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00823CH): Installation of various de-icer wire harnesses.. SMR Technologies
- [STC SA00833WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00833WI): Installation of a seat headrest.. Aviation Fabricators Inc
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00944CH): Replace Janitrol combustion heater Model 81D94-X (XX) with C&D Associates combustion heater Model CD25K, CD35K, and CD45K. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00948CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00948CH): Installation of various de-icer wire harnesses. (E90 modified by STC SA3593NM, F90 modified by STC SA4131NM, B200 modified by STC SA2698NM-S, DHC-6 Series modified by STC SA3532NM). SMR Technologies Inc
- [STC SA01085LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01085LA): Installation of the VNS 1000 Voice Navigation System.. VNS Incorporated
- [STC SA01105WI-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01105WI-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Bendix/King KMD 550/850 Multi-Function Display System with Optional Traffic, Terrain and Weather Sensors.  This STC also is approved for some single-engine aircraft.  See SA01105WI-D (2 of 2).. Honeywell International Inc.
- [STC SA01114CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01114CH): Installation of P2 Incorporated 6600 Audio Advisory system. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA01117AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01117AT): Installation of Composite Spinner.. TCB Composite Co.
- [STC SA01118WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01118WI): Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc.
- [STC SA01205WI-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01205WI-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of the KMD 250 Multi-Function Display System with Optional Internal VFR GPS and Optional Traffic and Weather Sensors.. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA01213CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01213CH): Install air ambulance conversion in accordance with Spectrum Aeromed Inc.  Drawings as listed on AML SA01213CH, or later FAA approved revision.. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc

All 286: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-402/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (9)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI93LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA289), Jul 27, 1993: Champion 402 (N9981Y), Valparaiso, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST STACK ASSEMBLY.
- [NTSB ATL83FIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIA01), May 30, 1983: Champion 402 (N9966Y), Friendly, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FPD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPD19), Apr 25, 1981: Champion 402 (N9956Y), Roanoke, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DHH01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DHH01), Jul 11, 1970: Champion 402 (N9954Y), Reading, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71DWG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWG02), Jul 6, 1970: Champion C-402 (N9981Y), Ephrata, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70AN073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN073), Jan 18, 1970: Champion 402 (N9934Y), Tarentum, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DIA67F0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67F0040), Feb 10, 1967: Champion 402 (N9954Y), Friendly, MD, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67F0322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0322), Dec 5, 1966: Champion 402 (N9964Y), W.Hollywood, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1968](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1968), May 27, 1964: Champion 402 (N9954Y), Friendly, MD, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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

- [Accident 19930727025739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930727025739A), Jul 27, 1993: Bbavia 402CHAMP (N9981Y), Valparaiso, IN, Substantial damage. Power loss right engine. Landed off airport. Exhaust stack failed at weld. Melted p leads. Will fly single engine.
- [Accident 19830530025329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830530025329A), May 30, 1983: Champ 402CHAMP (N9966Y), Friendly, MD, Substantial damage. Fuel lines had been rerouted to a condition that starved the right engine. Aircraft won't fly on one engine. Crashe
- [Accident 19810425019079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810425019079A), Apr 25, 1981: Champ 402CHAMP (N9956Y), Roanoke, TX, Substantial damage. Engine lost power. Unable to sustain flight on one engine. Nosed over landing. No engine defects. Carb heat off.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Cessna 402](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 207590K
- [Lockheed 402](https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-402): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5263402

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