# Champion 7DC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 21101NB - Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION - Model: 7DC - 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: 7 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7dc Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2005-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-10): Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitation · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 21 more. Effective Jan 17, 2006 - [AD 2000-25-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02-R1): Wood Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 27 more. Effective Jul 13, 2001 - [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979 - [AD 48-39-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-39-01): Control Stick Rework · American Champion 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A) and 19 more - [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more. Effective Jan 19, 2001 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018 - [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013 - [SAIB CE-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-20): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Mar 20, 2009 - [SAIB CE-07-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-45): Flight Controls. Issued Aug 24, 2007 ## Registered aircraft (7) - [N275CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275CW): [Lunde Craig W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNDE%20CRAIG%20W), [Fort Shaw, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fort%20Shaw), built 1946, S/N 1744 - [N2804E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2804E): [Hingtgen Ricky L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINGTGEN%20RICKY%20L), [Rincon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Rincon), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6385 - [N4542E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4542E): [Maddox Jesse G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADDOX%20JESSE%20G), [Valdez, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Valdez), S/N 7DC-144 - [N82699](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82699): [Koering Henry Marvin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOERING%20HENRY%20MARVIN), [Fort Ripley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fort%20Ripley), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1337 - [N83862](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83862): [Depatie Jean-Francois](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEPATIE%20JEAN-FRANCOIS), [Albion, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Albion), S/N 7AC2543 - [N84081](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84081): [Pedri Michial A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEDRI%20MICHIAL%20A), [Cool Ridge, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Cool%20Ridge), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2768 - [N85049](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85049): [Shipman Jesse L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIPMAN%20JESSE%20L), [Honey Grove, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Honey%20Grove), built 1946, S/N 7AC-3776 ## STCs approved for it (125, first 50) - [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 SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC - [STC SA00087NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00087NY): Installation of Cu-Sonde Meteorological Measurement/system models CS-1A or CS-1B; and installation of Cu-Sonde Model CS-1B-RF with AIRDAT-9600.. Aventech Research Inc - [STC SA00232SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00232SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wings and tail surfaces.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [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 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 SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA00527SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00527SE): Installation of Inspection Covers over the wing front spar. Ronald S. Piercy dba Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA00823SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00823SE): Fabrication and Installation of Rainbow Flying Service front and rear wing spars and modified wing ribs. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA00860SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00860SE): Installation of Rainbow Flying Service fuselage formers.. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA01014AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01014AT): Convert Aeronca 7DC to a 7AC per C.W. Lasher Report 4316 E.. Lasher Charles W - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly.. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA01089SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01089SE): Improved replacement floor boards.. Rainbow Flying Service - [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 SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. - [STC SA01750CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01750CH): Installation of Swing Type Engine Mount per Air-Energy Service, Inc. installation instructions AESI D1018, Rev A dtd 7/31/2001 or later FAA approved revisions.. Classic Aircraft Services Inc - [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system.. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA01944CH (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(1%20OF%202)): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [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 SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02370AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02370AK): Option (1) Installation of a replacement main tank fuel valve. Burl's Aircraft LLC - [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 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 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 SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [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 SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [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 SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd All 125: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7dc/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 ANC26LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA095), Sep 1, 2026: Champion 7DC (N4542E), Copper Center, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB BFO95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA086), Aug 21, 1995: Aeronca 7AC (N2110E), Batavia, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: was the the second pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and the flight instructor/pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight instructor/second pilot. A related… - [NTSB FTW90FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA059), Jan 28, 1990: Aeronca 7DC (N4542E), El Paso, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: POWER LOSS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT KNOWN DEFICIENCIES. FACTORS WERE CONTAMINATED FUEL, PARTIALLY BLOCKED FUEL SCREEN, FOULED SPARK PLUGS, THE… - [NTSB CHI88DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER07), Aug 6, 1988: Champion 7CCM (N1744E), Int'L Falls, MN, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC81FFJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ18), Jul 12, 1981: Aeronca 7DC (N83862), Albion, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC71DAA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71DAA17), Aug 27, 1970: Champion 7EC (N4478E), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70D0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0062), Jun 21, 1969: Aeronca 7DC (N2804E), Waco, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0840](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0840), Nov 26, 1964: Aeronca 7DC (N4391E), Eagle River, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X1824](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1824), May 18, 1964: Aeronca 7AC (N81712), Glasgow, MT, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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. - [Incident 20130527009839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130527009839I), May 27, 2013: Champion 7DC (N84081), Advance, NC, Minor damage. At the time of the incident, instruction was being given in the aircraft on a private grass strip. As the student pilot was performing the take-off roll, the… - [Incident 19951009036879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951009036879I), Oct 9, 1995: Bbavia 7AC (N82699), Ronan, MT, Minor damage. Narrative: on 10-09-95, at approximately 1200 MDT, a champion 7DC, owned and operated by stephen phillabaum, collided with power lines during a landing… - [Accident 19950821039199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950821039199A), Aug 21, 1995: Bbavia 7DC (N2110E), Batavia, OH, Substantial damage. CFI allowed another CFI with low tail dragger time to takeoff. Lost control CFI PIC unable recover. Ran off runway. (-23) martha lunken was in the rear seat of… - [Accident 19900128001159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900128001159A), Jan 28, 1990: Bbavia 7DC (N4542E), El Paso, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Engine quit on takeoff. Crash landed in gravel pit. Carburetor needle valve stuck,flooded engine. Ingniters fowled. - [Accident 19880805030619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880805030619A), Aug 5, 1988: Bbavia 7DC (N1744E), International F, MN, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Wreckage indicates floatplane ran out of fuel. Stalled and spun into a heavily wooded area near a lake. - [Incident 19860406038859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860406038859I), Apr 6, 1986: Bbavia 7DC (N1058E), Mullet Key, FL. Landed on a beach without damage. Repaired a broken throttle cable and returned to departure point. - [Accident 19810712040079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810712040079A), Jul 12, 1981: Bbavia 7DC (N83862), Albion, NY, Substantial damage. Struck wires on final for runway. Too low, wires not marked. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2008FA0000324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000324), May 7, 2008: DISPLAY. DEFECTIVE. PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY PANEL HAS A MALFUNCTION IN THE COARSE/BAROMETRIC PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB. THE DESIGN INCORPORATES A DUAL FUNCTION TYPE CONTROL KNOB. THE - [SDR CA050504004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050504004), Apr 24, 2005: INTERPHONE. INTERMITTENT. (CAN) RADIO WAS INTERMITTENT. A 2 PLACE PORTABLE INTERCOM WAS BEING USED. PILOTS RT KNEE WAS RESTING AND PULLING ON THE POWER CABLE. THE POWER CABLE IS EQUIPPED ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aeronca 7DC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7dc): 121 registered aircraft, registry code 2110116 - [Champion AERONCA 7DC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7dc): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 2110154 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.