# Champion 7AC

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 21101MA
- Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION
- Model: 7AC
- 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: 144
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac

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 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 47-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-01): Gascolator Bowl Cleaning · American Champion 11AC, 7AC and 7BCM (Army L-16A). Effective Mar 18, 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 49-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-11-02): Wing Attach Fitting · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 4 more
- [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
- [AD 48-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-04-02): Wing Rib Rework · American Champion 11AC, 11BC and 7AC
- [AD 47-30-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-05): Exhaust Stack Inspection · American Champion 11AC and 7AC
- [AD 47-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-01): Lift Strut Wing Attach Fittings · American Champion 11AC and 7AC
- [AD 47-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-02): Oleo Piston · American Champion 11AC and 7AC

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more. Effective Jan 19, 2001

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018
- [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013
- [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009
- [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007

## Registered aircraft (144, first 50)

- [N10130](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10130): [Blunt Alan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUNT%20ALAN%20W), [Granger, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Granger), built 1958, S/N 7BCM-971
- [N1052E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1052E): [Miller Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20MATTHEW), [Santa Maria, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Maria), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4603
- [N107ZC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107ZC): [Hemphill Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEMPHILL%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Hemphill, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hemphill), built 1947, S/N 7AC-7099
- [N1101E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1101E): [Christensen John N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20JOHN%20N), [Greenville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Greenville), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4656
- [N1115E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1115E): [R A Marsh Flying Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20A%20MARSH%20FLYING%20CLUB%20LLC), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4670
- [N112AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112AW): [Jones Walter G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20WALTER%20G), [Nottingham, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Nottingham), built 1946, S/N 7AC1033
- [N1142E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1142E): [Henderson Joseph C IV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20JOSEPH%20C%20IV), [Midlothian, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Midlothian), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4698
- [N1205E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1205E): [Rodorigo Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODORIGO%20MARK%20W), [Virginia, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Virginia), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4762
- [N1215E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1215E): [Conrad Kristen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONRAD%20KRISTEN%20A), [Plain City, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Plain%20City), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4773
- [N1227E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1227E): [Mccleary Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLEARY%20TIMOTHY%20A), [Navarre, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Navarre), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4785
- [N1267E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1267E): [Johnson Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DONALD%20W), [Sharpsburg, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sharpsburg), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4825
- [N1341E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1341E): [Antonian Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTONIAN%20MARK), [Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lafayette), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4902
- [N1369E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1369E): [Burton William G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURTON%20WILLIAM%20G), [Palmetto, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palmetto), S/N 7AC-4930
- [N1392E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1392E): [Lancon Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANCON%20MICHAEL%20C), [Kernville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Kernville), S/N 7AC-4954
- [N1397E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1397E): [Lichty Donald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LICHTY%20DONALD%20D), [Essex, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Essex), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4959
- [N1415E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1415E): built 1946, S/N 7AC-4978
- [N1418E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1418E): [Aerowood Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROWOOD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Monroe, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Monroe), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4981
- [N1467E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1467E): [Koehn Jerry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOEHN%20JERRY%20L), [Cimarron, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Cimarron), S/N 7AC-5030
- [N1520E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1520E): [Pethel Gregory L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETHEL%20GREGORY%20L), [Concord, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Concord), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5083
- [N1585E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1585E): [Rasmussen Steven T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RASMUSSEN%20STEVEN%20T), [Papillion, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Papillion), built 1946, S/N 7AC5150
- [N1602E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1602E): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1955, S/N 7AC-516
- [N1792E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1792E): [Howe Patrick L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWE%20PATRICK%20L), [Higgins Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Higgins%20Lake), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5359
- [N1797E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1797E): [Smokovitz Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMOKOVITZ%20DANIEL%20J), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5364
- [N1862E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1862E): [Walker James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20JAMES%20P), [Tifton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Tifton), S/N 7AC-5429
- [N1884E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1884E): [Snyder Jason D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20JASON%20D%20DBA), [Oakland, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Oakland), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5451
- [N1892E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1892E): [Wimberly Gary E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIMBERLY%20GARY%20E), [Weirsdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weirsdale), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5460
- [N2043H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2043H): [Mont Belvieu Materials Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONT%20BELVIEU%20MATERIALS%20INC), [Mont Belvieu, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mont%20Belvieu), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4302
- [N221R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N221R): [Littlefield Floyd E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTLEFIELD%20FLOYD%20E), [Centre, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Centre), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4240
- [N2226E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2226E): [Rice James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICE%20JAMES%20L), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5799
- [N2236E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2236E): [Friedrich Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIEDRICH%20MICHAEL), [Casa Grande, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Casa%20Grande), S/N 7AC-5810
- [N2295E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2295E): [Dunn Allen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNN%20ALLEN%20F), [Kinnelon, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Kinnelon), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5869
- [N2302E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2302E): [Collier Christopher S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLIER%20CHRISTOPHER%20S), [Portage, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Portage), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5874
- [N230HT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230HT): [Burns Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNS%20ROBERT%20A), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2987
- [N231CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231CC): [Sand Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Sand%20Lake), S/N 7AC-6400, Registration pending
- [N2348E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2348E): [Beck Milo H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECK%20MILO%20H), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5910
- [N2421E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2421E): [Orahood Matthew A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORAHOOD%20MATTHEW%20A), [Carmel, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Carmel), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6000
- [N2480E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2480E): [White Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20ROBERT%20C), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6060
- [N2663E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2663E): [Pittman Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTMAN%20MICHAEL%20J), [Goodridge, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Goodridge), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6245
- [N2683E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2683E): [Tallahatchie Tailwheel Training LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALLAHATCHIE%20TAILWHEEL%20TRAINING%20LLC), [Charleston, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Charleston), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6263
- [N2725E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2725E): [Andrews Ryan K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDREWS%20RYAN%20K), [Fort Walton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Walton%20Beach), S/N 7AC-6306
- [N2733E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2733E): [Blakeman Charles W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAKEMAN%20CHARLES%20W%20JR), [Ironton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Ironton), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6314
- [N2755E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2755E): [Stephenson Gary E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEPHENSON%20GARY%20E), [Philip, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Philip), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6336
- [N2767E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2767E): [Mann Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANN%20THOMAS%20A), [Ford, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ford), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6350
- [N2816E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2816E): [Mcdonald James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20JAMES), [Terra Bella, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Terra%20Bella), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6399
- [N2902E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2902E): [Evans Jason P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20JASON%20P), [Clayton, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Clayton), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6485
- [N2917E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2917E): [Baxter Peter M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAXTER%20PETER%20M), [Prescott, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6500
- [N2923E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2923E): [Udovich Derek D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UDOVICH%20DEREK%20D), [Gheen, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Gheen), S/N 7AC-6506
- [N2941E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2941E): [Dilks Alexander J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DILKS%20ALEXANDER%20J), [New Castle, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/New%20Castle), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6524
- [N3006E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3006E): [Middletown LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDDLETOWN%20LLC), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6592
- [N3118E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3118E): [Jordan Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORDAN%20MICHAEL%20J), [Hahira, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hahira), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6715

All 144: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (64, 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 ERA25LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA147), Mar 18, 2025: Champion 7AC (N1369E), Palmetto, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inability to overpower control inputs made by the student pilot during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane impacting powerlines and the ground.
- [NTSB CEN22LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA114), Jan 29, 2022: Aeronca 7AC (N2923E), Cook, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure the snow-covered takeoff area was safe, which resulted in a collision with ice and subsequent landing gear damage.
- [NTSB ERA19TA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA182), May 27, 2019: Aeronca 7AC (N1797E), Concord, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane brake assemblies revealed no anomalies…
- [NTSB GAA17CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA471), Aug 5, 2017: Champion 7ACA (N1227G), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s use of excessive braking, which led to a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA220), Jun 16, 2016: Champion 7AC (N83578), Gorham, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane’s initial failure to climb.
- [NTSB ERA16CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA178), Apr 23, 2016: Champion 7AC (N82463), Jasper, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control at touchdown and collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR15LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA036), Nov 7, 2014: Champion 7AC (N84462), Darby, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA10CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA271), May 15, 2010: Champion 7BCM (N1415E), Kingston, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA386), Jul 3, 2009: Champion 7AC (N1397E), Westminster, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle for start.
- [NTSB LAX04LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA239), Jun 12, 2004: Champion 7AC (N81471), La Porte, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while flying along a mountainous ravine.
- [NTSB FTW03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA200), Jul 1, 2003: Champion 7AC (N84426), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA02FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA001), Oct 7, 2001: Champion 7AC/BCM (N82049), Woodstock, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA083), Jun 5, 1996: Champion 7AC (N83995), Clear, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and…
- [NTSB FTW96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA194), May 1, 1996: Champion 7AC (N351T), Pine Bluff, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [NTSB ATL93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA029), Nov 26, 1992: Champion 7AC (N1115E), Troy, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE, AND THE INADVERTENT STALLING OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES). FACTORS WERE…
- [NTSB SEA91FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA156), Jul 6, 1991: Champion 7AC (N3006E), Burns, OR, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT (PILOT-IN-COMMAND), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: PHYSICAL…
- [NTSB NYC90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA098), Apr 30, 1990: Aeronca 7AC (N112AW), Kutztown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER CONTROL INPUT AND THE INSTRUCTIOR'S INADEQUATE RESPONSE. THE STUDENT'S INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AS THE INSTRUCTOR ATTEMPTED RECOVERY WAS A FACTOR IN THE…
- [NTSB ANC88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA152), Jun 11, 1988: Champion 7AC (N81725), Coldfoot, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: UNDETERMINED.
- [NTSB LAX87LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA333), Sep 11, 1987: Aeronca Champ 7AC (N85022), Victorville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA075), Mar 28, 1987: Aeronca 7AC (N6050V), Columbus, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL85FLT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLT10), Sep 6, 1985: Aeronca 7AC (N83053), Mcewen, TN, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC85FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA090), Jun 9, 1985: Aeronca 7AC (N83995), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA84LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA197), Aug 9, 1984: Aeronca 7AC (N83233), Prineville, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC83LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA101), Apr 23, 1983: Aeronca 7AC (N719), Millbrook, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL82FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA243), Aug 23, 1982: Aeronca 7AC (N67JH), Greenwood, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA065), Feb 6, 1982: Bellanca 7KCAB (N71681), San Jose, CA, minor damage
- [NTSB SEA82DYM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM02), Oct 11, 1981: Aeronca 7AC (N82043), Corvallis, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG47), Sep 13, 1981: Champion 7AC (N3118E), Stone Mountain, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER08), Oct 28, 1979: Aeronca 7AC (N85121), Alexandria, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD18), Jul 2, 1977: Aeronca 7CCM (N84248), Egg Harbor, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77DYM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYM28), Apr 11, 1977: Aeronca 7AC (N82960), Vancouver, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FET06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FET06), Dec 5, 1976: Aeronca 7AC (N2421E), Remington, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ43), Jul 31, 1976: Aeronca 7FC (N8952R), Thomas, OK, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76DAH01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAH01), Mar 23, 1976: Aeronca 7AC (N2041E), Dillingham, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRJ28), Apr 3, 1975: Champion 7AC (N84178), San Augustine, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC49), Jun 23, 1974: Aeronca 7DC (N84775), Winterport, ME, destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74DLQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLQ19), Apr 7, 1974: Aeronca 7FC (N8952R), Falmouth, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKW25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKW25), Jan 30, 1974: Aeronca 7AC (N83053), Dayton, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUG59), May 27, 1973: Champion 7CCM (N1052E), Riverside, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKJ51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKJ51), Apr 9, 1972: Aeronca 7AC (N2821E), Atmore, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUQ64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUQ64), Mar 2, 1972: Aeronca 7AC (N3651E), Simi, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM094), May 9, 1971: Aeronca 7AC (N83857), Arab, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC71FDM44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDM44), Jan 23, 1971: Champion 7AC (N3569E), Pillager, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0171), Sep 7, 1968: Aeronca 7AC (N83460), Pelzer, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0061), Feb 26, 1968: Aeronca 7BCM (N82743), Hopland, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MKC68D0336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0336), Oct 23, 1967: Aeronca 7AC (N82455), Buffalo, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0340), Sep 23, 1967: Aeronca 7AC (N2733E), Strongsville, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68D0249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0249), Sep 16, 1967: Aeronica 7AC (N4221E), Fredonia, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0145), Jun 8, 1967: Aeronca 7AC (N83144), Strongsville, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67D0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0195), Aug 19, 1966: Aeronca 7AC (N83091), Monroe, CT, substantial damage

All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (60, 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 20250318010859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250318010859A), Mar 18, 2025: Champion 7AC (N1369E), Palmetto, FL, Destroyed. Aircraft took off and almost inmediately turned left, flew over hangars and hit a power line and crashed on a parked vehicle. Aircraft was destroyed, occupants…
- [Accident 20220129001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220129001069A), Jan 29, 2022: Champion 7AC (N2923E), Cook, MN, Substantial damage. 2022-01-29 N2923 takeoff from parallel snow to runway 31 at kcqm It was a nice day and the PIC was going to fly with his [privacy data omitted]. His airplane…
- [Accident 20190527005229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190527005229A), May 27, 2019: Champion 7AC (N1797E), Concord, GA, Substantial damage. On may 27, 2019 at approximately 1000 EST, N1797E, a tail wheeled Aeronca 7AC airplane conducting a part 91 flight, was involved in an accident at coordinates…
- [Accident 20170805010319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170805010319A), Aug 5, 2017: Champion 7AC (N1227G), Nampa, ID, Substantial damage. This accident occurred during a flight training event. The first pilot (PIC seated in the back seat) was exercising the privileges of his flight instructor…
- [Accident 20160616009379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160616009379A), Jun 16, 2016: Champion 7AC (N83578), Gorham, NH, Substantial damage. Pilot, with passenger (wife) depart Gorham municipal new hampshire airport (2G8) when aircraft lost power and crashed in a wooded area on northwest end of the…
- [Accident 20160423004659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160423004659A), Apr 23, 2016: Champion 7AC (N82463), Jasper, AL, Substantial damage. On crosswind landing aircraft touched down initally on right main landing gear. Then rolled onto left main landing gear. The oleo case frame failed at the…
- [Incident 20150121000329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150121000329I), Jan 21, 2015: Champion 7AC (N4221E), Shelby, NC, Minor damage. Upon landing, aircraft ran off right side of runway 23, and traveled up an embankment. Right gear caught ridge of embankment, spinning the aircraft 180 degrees…
- [Accident 20141107020169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141107020169A), Nov 7, 2014: Champion 7AC (N84462), Darby, MT, Destroyed. On November 07, 2014 at approximately 09:07 mountain standard time (MST) the pilot of N84462 lost control of the aircraft while on approach to a grass airstrip…
- [Incident 20110604010479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110604010479I), Jun 4, 2011: Champion 7AC (N83318), Rapid City, SD, Minor damage. This incident occurred on June 4, 2011 at Ellsworth, afb. Pilot [privacy data omitted], flew N83318, a champ from Ellsworth Afb to spearfish, SD. The pilot was…
- [Accident 20100515034099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100515034099A), May 15, 2010: Champion 7AC (N1415E), Kingston, TN, Minor damage. Pilot attempted to land on grass next to runway. Grass had not been mowed in some time. On touch down airplane flipped on its back. Top of rudder bent, left…
- [Incident 20080929849509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080929849509I), Sep 29, 2008: Champi 7AC (N2755E), Spearfish, SD, Minor damage. (-23) This incident occurred on 09-29-08 about 1000 MDT at Spearfish municipal airport, Spearfish, SD. During landing attempt pilot made a hard landing on…
- [Incident 20080514839129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080514839129I), May 14, 2008: Bbavia 7AC (N2902E), Bolair, WV, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed richwood, WV (3I4) for pleasure flight to upper glade area of cranberry wilderness refuge in webster county, WV. While descending from…
- [Incident 20070321003179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070321003179I), Mar 21, 2007: Bbavia 7AC (N84715), Mount Ida, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On March 21, 2007, at approximately 1105 CST, N84715, a 7-AC, ground-looped after landing at Mount Ida, Arkansas (7M3). The pilot stated the he…
- [Incident 20051018025359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051018025359I), Oct 18, 2005: Bbavia 7AC (N4221E), Morganton, NC, Minor damage. (-23) Wx 1822Z mrn 10 240/7 28/4 A2992. Ac departed ukf 1400 LCL and arrived mrn 1415 LCL. Pilot stated on the phone that he was the PIC and that he "bounced"…
- [Accident 20040612011609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040612011609A), Jun 12, 2004: Bbavia 7AC (N81471), La Porte, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The student pilot collided with the ground after striking some trees in mountainous terrain. Prior to departing the quincy, CA airport, the pilot…
- [Accident 20030701020689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030701020689A), Jul 1, 2003: Bbavia 7AC (N84426), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Inspectors statement: accident #FTW03LA200; date of occurrence: July 1, 2003; date of onsite investigation: July 1, 2003. Aircraft data: make/model…
- [Accident 20011007028679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011007028679A), Oct 7, 2001: Bbavia 7AC (N82049), Woodstock, AL, No damage, 1 fatal. (.19) On October 7, 2001, about 1700 central daylight time, a champion 7AC/BCM, N82049, registered to and operated by champion flyers flying club, inc., as a…
- [Incident 19980405012019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980405012019I), Apr 5, 1998: Bbavia 7AC (N351T), Mount Ida, AR, Minor damage. Narrative: during the landing roll out the pilot observed a dog run onto the runway. The pilot then changed the aircraft direction to miss impacting the dog…
- [Accident 19960605012789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960605012789A), Jun 5, 1996: Bbavia 7AC (N83995), Clear, AK, Substantial damage. Door came open on takeoff. Aborted and ran off end runway trying to keep a pet dog in aircraft. Rough remote strip.
- [Accident 19960501009121A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960501009121A), May 1, 1996: Bbavia 7AC (N351T), Pine Bluff, AR, Substantial damage. Pilot hand propped aircraft, throttle highrpm, came loose from tie down, made wide right circle, hit plane. (-23) on Wednesday, may 1, 1996, at 12:15 CST, an…
- [Incident 19940817039039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940817039039I), Aug 17, 1994: Bbavia 7AC (N85792), Edgewood, NM, Minor damage. Lost directional control on wheel landing. Veered off runway collapsed main gear. Gear installed too much toe in.
- [Accident 19921126047879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921126047879A), Nov 26, 1992: Bbavia 7AC (N1115E), Troy, TN, Substantial damage. Tailwind takeoff from farm field. Noted unable clear trees. Stalled avoiding same. Rough uneven surface.
- [Incident 19921025049039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921025049039I), Oct 25, 1992: Bbavia 7AC (N85421), Auburn, CA, Minor damage. Pilot ground looped aircraft on landing. Wing tip hit runway.
- [Incident 19920621025419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920621025419I), Jun 21, 1992: Bbavia 7AC (N85367), Plymouth, IN. Engine lost power on climb. Forced landing. Found a defective engine crankcase.
- [Accident 19910705026109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910705026109A), Jul 5, 1991: Bbavia 7AC (N3006E), Burns, OR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Flying passenger with revoked student permit and no annual. Wreckage indicates a stall. Carbon monoxide in blood.
- [Incident 19910330016719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910330016719I), Mar 30, 1991: Bbavia 7AC (N84084), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. Left gear hanging after takeoff. Gear collapsed on landing. Oleo strut had failed.
- [Incident 19910318005669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910318005669I), Mar 18, 1991: Bbavia 7AC (N351T), Pine Bluff, AR, Minor damage. Pilot hand propping engine to warm oil. No intent to fly. Engine started. Aircraft moved hitting pilot and hangar.
- [Incident 19901011052919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901011052919I), Oct 11, 1990: Bbavia 7AC (N82870), Tooele, UT, Minor damage. Lost directional control on landing rollout. Veered off runway hitting an embankment.
- [Accident 19900430014879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900430014879A), Apr 30, 1990: Bbavia 7AC (N112AW), Kutztown, PA, Substantial damage. Instructor allowed aircraft to stall on climbout. Failed to overcome students back pressure on controls.
- [Incident 19891015053839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891015053839I), Oct 15, 1989: Bbavia 7AC (N1392E), Palm Springs, CA, Minor damage. Hit roof on takeoff in turbulence. Lost control engine flooded. Recovered made hard landing. Seat belt not secured.
- [Accident 19880611030269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880611030269A), Jun 11, 1988: Bbavia 7AC (N81725), Coldfoot, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Wreckage found 7YRS after aircraft became missing. Power at impact. Wreckage indicates stall spin prior impact.
- [Accident 19870911051809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870911051809A), Sep 11, 1987: Bbavia 7AC (N85022), Victorville, CA, Substantial damage. The second pilot panicked and nosed the aircraft to the ground. Downdrafts were encountered crossing a ridge.
- [Incident 19870829057659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870829057659I), Aug 29, 1987: Bbavia 7AC (N85750), Greenwood, IN, Minor damage. Lost directional control on landing. Departed runway side. Right gear collapsed.
- [Incident 19870719073439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870719073439I), Jul 19, 1987: Bbavia STC7 (N84972), Arnolds Park, IA, Minor damage. Engine quit at en route altitude. Emergency landing on golf course. Nosed over on landing. Vapor lock suspected.
- [Accident 19870327007699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870327007699A), Mar 27, 1987: Bbavia 7AC (N6050V), Columbus, MT, Destroyed. The student made a steep turn during a simulated engine loss on takeoff. The aircraft stalled into a wheat field.
- [Incident 19850920053579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850920053579I), Sep 20, 1985: Bbavia 7AC (N1392E), Fullerton, CA, Minor damage. Engine lost power on takeoff. Struck an outhouse during landing. Power loss cause not reported.
- [Accident 19850906043699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850906043699A), Sep 6, 1985: Bbavia 7AC (N83053), Mcewen, TN, Destroyed. Stalled aircraft while turning at low altitude. Impacted downsloping ground and burned. Aircraft out of annual.
- [Accident 19840809042079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840809042079A), Aug 9, 1984: Bbavia 7AC (N83233), Prineville, OR, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed during emergency landing after engine failure. Broken crankshaft caused engine failure.
- [Incident 19831002066279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831002066279I), Oct 2, 1983: Bbavia 7AC (N2816E), Harrisburg, OR, Minor damage. Lost control and ground looped while landing in a ten knotcrosswind.
- [Accident 19830423075399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830423075399A), Apr 23, 1983: Bbavia 7AC (N719), Millbrook, NY, Destroyed. Directional control was lost on takeoff roll. Departed side of runway and went over an embankment.
- [Accident 19820822042589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820822042589A), Aug 22, 1982: Bbavia 7AC (N67JH), Greenwood, MS, Destroyed. Stalled while making a steep low altitude turn. Unable to recover prior ground impact. Had been spotting deer.
- [Accident 19820206004542A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820206004542A), Feb 6, 1982: Bbavia 7KCAB (N71681), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. N3343D taxied into prop during taxi for takeoff.
- [Accident 19811011066889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811011066889A), Oct 11, 1981: Bbavia 7AC (N82043), Corvallis, OR, Substantial damage. Improper use of brakes during wheel landing caused aircraft to flip inverted.
- [Accident 19810913060139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810913060139A), Sep 13, 1981: Bbavia 7AC (N3118E), Stone Mountain, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft veered off runway during landing. Pilot claimed no directional control. No malfunction found.
- [Incident 19810418040369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810418040369I), Apr 18, 1981: Bbavia 7AC (N2725E), Hallam, PA, Minor damage. A gust of wind flipped aircraft over while taxiing for takeoff.
- [Incident 19810125010179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810125010179I), Jan 25, 1981: Bbavia 7AC (N719), Plainville, CT, Minor damage. Bounced on landing, lost control and sent of runway.
- [Accident 19791028035789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791028035789A), Oct 28, 1979: Blanca 7AC (N85121), Alexandria, MN, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit wires on final approach to land on a farm field.
- [Incident 19780605044629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780605044629I), Jun 5, 1978: Bbavia 7AC (N83995), Kenai, AK, Minor damage. Right main separated at liftoff due to a broken bolt in the oleo assembly.
- [Incident 19780430014979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780430014979I), Apr 30, 1978: Blanca 7AC (N2683E), Godley, TX, Minor damage. On base leg engine quit. Landed short of runway. Probable carb ice.
- [Incident 19780415012519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780415012519I), Apr 15, 1978: Blanca 7AC (N85421), Santa Monica, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control after landing with crosswind, ran off runway.

All 60: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (44)

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

- [SDR 2020FA0000117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000117), Dec 22, 2019: SPAR. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED ON LANDING AND RT WING STRUCK GROUND AT WING TIP, SEE DRAWING BELOW. CAUSED LITTLE DAMAGE TO TIP BOW 7-440 AND NO DAMAGE TO RIB S-143. UP
- [SDR 2012FA0000229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000229), Mar 15, 2012: SPAR. DAMAGED. THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED IAW AD 200-25-02 R1. LT AND RT WING TIPS WERE DAMAGED DUE TO LOOSE TIE DOWN ROPES. OTBD MOST RIBS WERE REPLACED AND RT AFT SPAR W
- [SDR 2009FA0000822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000822), Jun 17, 2009: SCREEN. CLOGGED. FUEL STRAINER SCREEN IN NOSE TANK, FOUND PLUGGED UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. AGE OF PANT ESTM: 63 YRS.
- [SDR 2009FA0000821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000821), Jun 17, 2009: COIL. FAILED. MAGNETO FAILURE DUE TO COIL. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND OIL FROM COIL, INSIDE MAGNETO. AGE OF COIL ESTM: 36 YRS. (K)
- [SDR CA090108003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090108003), Dec 26, 2008: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. (CAN) DOOR TUBE RUSTED THROUGH LOWER END, REPLACED.
- [SDR 2005FA0001137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001137), Aug 11, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. AFT RT SPAR HAS LONGITUDINAL CRACK ON LOWER END. CRACK OCATED AT STRUT ATTACH POINT. SPAR ALSO SHOWS SIGNS OF ROTTING IB OF CRACK AREA. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000014), Jan 21, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING PRE-PURCHASE, COMPLIED WITH INSPECTION. BOTH SPARS IN BOTH WINGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE AND MISSING NAILS THAT HOLD RIBS OT THE SPARS. SEVERAL LONGITUD
- [SDR 2005FA0000694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000694), Nov 5, 2004: RIB. CRACKED. THE FIRST WING RIB LOCATED IB OF THE AILERONS WAS FOUND CRACKED ALONG THE RADIUS OF THE ATTACH TAB WHERE THE RIB IS SECURED TO THE AFT SPAR. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS S
- [SDR QH52004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QH52004F00000), May 14, 2004: HOUSING. CRACKED. THIS PART WAS TESTED IAW MFG 65-40-03. CRACKED LOCATED AT THE OIL GALLERY.
- [SDR 2004FA0000142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000142), Jan 23, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. AD 200-25-02-R1, INSPECTION OF WING SPARS WAS SIGNED OFF AS COMPLIANCE WITH, ON 19 AUG O1 AS A NON-REOCCURRING INSP. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IN JAN 04, BOTH MA
- [SDR 2003FA0001157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001157), Nov 1, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. ANNUAL INSPECTION. PERFORMED AD2001-25-02R1. NOTED CRACK ON LEFT/AFT WING SPAR. CRACK IS ON WOOD SPAR OUTBOARD OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. AIRCRAFT TT 6517.08. 
- [SDR BDJ2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDJ2003F00001), Sep 29, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. OWNER REQUESTED AN INSPECTION IAW AD2000-25-02R1 WOOD SPAR INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALL INSPECTION HOLES HAD NOT BEEN ADDED IAW SL406 REV. A. UPPER 
- [SDR BDJ2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDJ2003F00000), Sep 29, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. OWNER REQUESTED AN INSPECTION IAW AD 2000-25-02R1, WOOD SPAR INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED ADDITION INSPECTION. HOLES WERE NOT ADDED IAW LS406, REV A, RT REAR
- [SDR CA020730005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020730005), Jul 16, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) WING SPARS, RIGHT FRONT WING WITH SMALL CRACKS FROM NAIL HOLES VARIOUS LOCATIONS. RIGHT REAR SPAR WITH CRACK FROM TIP DAMAGE PREVIOUS.BOTH SPARS REPLACED.
- [SDR 2002FA0000649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000649), Apr 30, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. LEFT WING REAR SPAR COMPRESSION CRACK AT STRUT ATTACH POINT BETWEEN DOUBLER ON UPPER SURFACE.
- [SDR 2002FA0000249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000249), Feb 1, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF AD INSPECTION. FOUND LEFT WING FORWARD SPAR CRACKED AT UNDER SIDE OF SPAR OUT BOUND OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. OWNER WAS CALLED TO INFORM 
- [SDR 2002FA0000055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000055), Jan 14, 2002: CYLINDER. LEAKING. ENGINE WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT AND RUN UP. AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED IN THE LOWER SPARK PLUG BOSS AREA OF NR 1 CYLINDER. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT S
- [SDR 2002FA0000054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000054), Jan 14, 2002: CYLINDER. CUT. ENGINE WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT AND RUN UP. AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED IN THE LOWER SPARK PLUG BOSS AREA OF NR 1 CYLINDER. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT S
- [SDR 2002FA0000234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000234), Jan 8, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. RIGHT REAR SPAR CRACKED ON TOP AT OUTBOARD END OF STRUT ATTACHMENT DUBBLER. TIP OF SPAR HAS DUBBLER PLATES. SPAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED BEFORE.
- [SDR 2001FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000390), Sep 22, 2001: CARBURETOR. INOPERATIVE. ENGINE FAILURE, BELIEVE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. GOOD FUEL FLOW UP TO CARBURETOR. NO CONTAMINATION FOUND WITH GASCOLATOR. UPON CARBURETOR DISASSEMBLY FOUND VERY 
- [SDR 2001F00205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00205), Jul 12, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR CRACKED
- [SDR 2001FA0000080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000080), Jul 10, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND LT WING FORWARD SPAR CRACKED AT UNDERSIDE OF SPAR OUT BOUND OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. THIS WING WILL BE REPAIRED WITH NEW SPAR INSTAL
- [SDR 2001FA0000106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000106), Jul 2, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND A SMALL LONGITUDINAL CRACK BETWEEN THE PLYWOOD DOUBLER PLATE AT THE FORWARD LIFT STRUT ATTACH FITTING AND THE NEXT OUTBOARD RIB ALONG THE REAR FACE OF THE
- [SDR 20010223CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010223CW001), Jan 17, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, CRACK FOUND ORIGINATING FROM RIB NAIL RUNNING HORIZONTAL. SPAR INSTALLED 5/17/59
- [SDR 2002FA0000241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000241), Jan 3, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. 1) RIGHT WING/ CRACKS PROPAGATING FROM BOLT HOLES ADJACENT TO FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FROM AND REAR. 2) CRACK OUTBOARD OF REAR LIFT STRUT REAR SPAR (RIGHT WING) 3) 
- [SDR 2002FA0000240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000240), Jan 3, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. 1) RIGHT WING FRONT SPAR BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH RIB ON FORWARD FACE OF SPAR A CRACK CROSSING 3 ANNUAL RINGS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES IN LENGTH. 2) LEFT WING LOOSE OR
- [SDR 20000623SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000623SH003), Apr 1, 2000: WHEEL. CRACKED. UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR C/W AD 48-08-02, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE BEAD RADIUS OF THE INNER WHEEL HALF, EXTENDING APPROXIMATLEY 90 DEGREES AROUND THE WHEEL. TH
- [SDR 20000417SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000417SH018), Mar 17, 2000: ROCKER. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED A REDUCTION IN POWER. AFTER INVESTIGATING, THE ROCKER ARM HAD BROKEN AT THE CENTER. THIS IS THE OLD TYPE WHICH DOES NOT HAVE AS MUCH MATERIAL AS 
- [SDR 99ZZZX2572](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2572), Jun 25, 1999: ELT. INOPERATIVE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AND C/W FAR 91.207(D) G-TEST FAILED WHILE IN THE ARM POSITION. UNIT WAS OPENED AND SEVERAL LOOSE PARTS WERE FOUND FLOATING AROUND. AIRC
- [SDR 99ZZZX2573](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2573), Jun 22, 1999: AIR FILTER. ALTERED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ORIGINAL AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO HAVE HAD THE GUTS REMOVED AND ALTERED TO ACCEPT A BRACKET AIR FILTER ELEMENT BA-4106 WHI
- [SDR CA970319008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970319008), Mar 5, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) FOUND REAR WING SPAR CRACKED AT TOP OUTER STRUT ATTACH PLATE. THE CRACK WAS ONLY VISIBLE WHEN A LOAD WAS APPLIED TO SPAR TIP.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5957](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5957), Nov 14, 1996: FABRIC. LOOSE. DURING FLIGHT, UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD. IT WAS FOUND THAT FABRIC WAS LOOSE ON 1ST AND 2ND RIBS ON RT WING, AND NR 4 AND NR 8 SCREWS HAD PULLED OUT OF RIBS. SUBM
- [SDR EY2R9601181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601181), Nov 1, 1996: PROPELLER. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON FIXED-PITCH PROPELLER.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2470), Mar 28, 1996: RIB. CRACKED. DISMANTLED BOTH LT AND RT WINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING. IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING OLD COVER, DETERMINED THAT ALL THE SCREWS THAT SECURE THE FABRIC TO TH
- [SDR 96ZZZX2469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2469), Mar 28, 1996: RIB. CRACKED. DISMANTLED BOTH LT AND RT WINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING. IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING OLD COVER, DETERMINED THAT ALL THE SCREWS THAT SECURE THE FABRIC TO TH
- [SDR 96ZZZX2467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2467), Mar 28, 1996: FITTING. CRACKED. DISMANTLED LEFT WING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING. AS A PRECAUTION, THE WING SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTINGS WERE MAGNAFLUXED. THE LEFT REAR SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTING W
- [SDR 96ZZZX2387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2387), Mar 28, 1996: FITTING. CRACKED. DISMANTLED LEFT WING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING. AS A PRECAUTION, THE WING SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTINGS WERE MAGNAFLUXED. THE LEFT FRONT WING SPAR ATTACHMENT FIT
- [SDR 96ZZZX2386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2386), Mar 28, 1996: SPAR. CRACKED. DISMANTLED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS FOR RECOVERING. ALL SPARS WERE REMOVED FOR CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND VARNISHING. WITH THE WING SPAR FITTINGS REMOVED, FOUND
- [SDR 96ZZZX2385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2385), Mar 28, 1996: SPAR. DAMAGED. DISMANTLED LEFT AND RIGHT WING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING. WITH THE OLD FABRIC REMOVED, FOUND BOTH REAR SPARS HAD BEEN CHEWED BY MICE MIDWAY BETWEEN THE WING
- [SDR 96ZZZX469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX469), Jan 9, 1996: SEAT VALVE. LOOSE. ENGINE QUIT ON TAKEOFF. DISASSEMBLED CARBURETOR AND INSPECTION FOUND SEAT VALVE HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED. SEAT WORKED LOOSE AND LOWERED FLOAT LEVEL TO WHER
- [SDR 95ZZZX5965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5965), Sep 19, 1995: AIR BOX VALVE. FAILED. THE SPOT WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE BUTTERFLY VALVE TO THE SHAFT BROKE WHICH ALLOWED THE VALVE TO BE SUCKED UP INTO THE CARBURETOR AND BLOCK OFF THE AIR TO THE ENG
- [SDR 95ZZZX5107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5107), Aug 30, 1995: VALVE. BROKEN. EMERGENCY LANDING MADE AFTER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD SEPARATED. THIS ENGINE HAD 732 HRS SINCE 'TOP' OVERHAUL AND 2,246 HOURS SINCE NEW. THIS IS THE 446-HOUR PAST MAN
- [SDR 95ZZZX2418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2418), Mar 31, 1995: GASCOLATOR. BOWL FAILED. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN A FUEL STARVATION ACCIDENT BELIEVED CAUSED BY FAILURE OF GASCOLATOR GLASS BOWL. SAFETY WIRE AND SAFETYING DEVICE STILL ATTACHED TO
- [SDR 95ZZZX578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX578), Jan 11, 1995: ELBOW. BOGUS PART. OIL PRESSURE LINE LEAKING AT 45 DEGREES, ELBOW EXITING THE CRANKCASE. REPLACED AUTOMOBILE FITTING WITH MS20823-4D FITTING WITH A NR 60 RESTRICTOR. ALSO, REPLACE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (138, first 50)

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

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC 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 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 SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA3-214](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-214): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model3000 main skis and Model 1000 tail ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-361](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-361): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-362](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-362): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-424](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-424): Installation of Wiparie Skis Model CTF-2200 (Acft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott Model 3000 tail wheel. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA04205CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04205CH): Installation of Engines and propellers. C William Pancake Jr
- [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 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 SA4-97](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-97): Installation of an auxiliary five-gallon tank in wing. John P. Warren
- [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 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 ST09176CH-A](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09176CH-A): Installation of Engines and propellers per C. William Pancake Engine and Propeller Eligibility. C. William Pancake Jr
- [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 SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA2309WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2309WE): Installation of Madras Air Service Part No. 104 wing tips. Madras Air Service
- [STC SA02566CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02566CH): Installation of the Custom Fiberglass Molding, Inc. (CFMI) Model 1500, 2250-001, or 2250-002 Aircraft Main Landing Gear Skis. Silveraire LLC
- [STC SA00860SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00860SE): Installation of Rainbow Flying Service fuselage formers. Rainbow Flying Service
- [STC SA01089SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01089SE): Improved replacement floor boards. Rainbow Flying Service
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA02604CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02604CH): Installation of a battery powered engine starting system. SafeStart Starter System
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC

All 138: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aeronca 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ac): 1,878 registered aircraft, registry code 2110102
- [Champion AERONCA 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7ac): 58 registered aircraft, registry code 2110140
- [American Champion 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ac): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2120005
- [Aeronca/Obrien 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-obrien-7ac): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0190108
- [Aeronca/Morris 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-morris-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0190109
- [Aeronca/Caum 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-caum-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0190110
- [Aeronca/Sampson D/Sampson B AERONCA 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-sampson-d-sampson-b-aeronca-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110101
- [Aeronca-Pridgin 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-pridgin-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110103
- [Aeronca/Durr Jerry AERONCA 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-durr-jerry-aeronca-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110107
- [Aeronca/Whitaker J M 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-whitaker-j-m-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110119
- [Aeronca/Carter J D AERONCA CARTER 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-carter-j-d-aeronca-carter-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110125
- [Aeronca/Cooper J D 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-cooper-j-d-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110131

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