Champion 7EC airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 191

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 191 aircraft
1946	2
1950	6
1951	1
1953	1
1955	26
1956	67
1957	21
1958	23
1959	13
1960	16
1961	4
1962	1
1963	2
1965	1
1979	1
1993	1
1994	1
1997	1
1998	1
1999	1
2004	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1979In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 5 ADs
1979	1
2001	2
2006	1
2022	1

Airframe · Champion 7EC

AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2005-24-10Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitationEffective Jan 17, 2006 AD 2000-25-02 R1Wood SparsEffective Jul 13, 2001 · Supersedes AD 2000-25-02 AD 79-07-02BatteriesEffective Apr 3, 1979 AD 56-04-01Control Stick Socket Castings AD 48-39-01Control Stick Rework AD 48-08-02Cleveland Wheels

Superseded and historical ADs · 1

AD 2000-25-02Wood Wing SparsHistoricalEffective Jan 19, 2001 · Replaced by AD 2000-25-02 R1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC

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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Airframe · Champion 7EC

SAIB CE-18-20Electrical PowerIssued Jul 12, 2018 SAIB CE-13-40Flight CompartmentIssued Jul 12, 2013 SAIB CE-11-43Flight ControlsIssued Jul 6, 2011 SAIB CE-09-20Equipment - FurnishingsIssued Mar 20, 2009 SAIB CE-07-45Flight ControlsIssued Aug 24, 2007

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM'))
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Registered aircraft · 157

N1511EPatton D Pettijohn · Wasilla, AKBuilt 1946 · S/N 7AC-5074 N1830EMeyer Scott David · Plano, TXBuilt 1946 · S/N 7AC-5397 N191DPNotre Amour LLC · Cypress, TXS/N 7EC335

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM')
ORDER BY n_number

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STCs approved for this model · 136

STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.STC SA00079NYInstallation 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 SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.Alcor LLC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '7EC')
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '7EC')
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number

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NTSB investigations · 141

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 15 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 40 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA26LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7EC · Highgate, VTThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.Jun 25, 2026 · N4346C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC26LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openChampion 7EC · Hollis, OKApr 30, 2026 · N7436B · Substantial damage NTSB CEN25FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportChampion 7EC · Fort Worth, TXOn October 7, 2024, about 1240 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N4337C, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Oct 7, 2024 · N4337C · Substantial damage

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 113

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20260625007919AChampion 7EC · Highgate, VTOn June 25, 2026, at approximately 1300 local time, the pilot of a tailwheel Aeronca Champion aircraft was conducting a landing on the grass area adjacent to runway 18 at Highgate Vermont airport - fso. During the landing rollout, the pilot applied excessive…Jun 25, 2026 · N4346C · Substantial damage Accident 20260430003589AChampion 7EC · Hollis, OKOn April 30, 2026, a conventional gear aeronautica champ was substantially damaged upon takeoff from a dry portion of the red river riverbed (34°34’10”n, 100°1’39”w) when just after rotation, the left main gear impacted an unobserved dirt mound and separated…Apr 30, 2026 · N7436B · Substantial damage Accident 20241007022279AChampion 7EC · Briar, TXOn October 7, 2024, at approximately 1300 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC, [privacy data omitted], was flying level over eagle mountain lake. The aircraft began a decent towards the water. The aircraft impacted the water with the engine running and no…Oct 7, 2024 · N4337C · Destroyed · 1 fatal

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NM')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports · 16

SDR 2020FA0000374Exhaust Valve · stuckON JULY 14, 2020 12:15 CDT N9891B A CHAMPION 7EC LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE, AND LANDED IN A FIELD NEAR PORT O'CONNER, TX. THE AIRCRAFT MAIN LANDING COLLAPSED AND THE ENGINE WAS PARTIALLY TORN FROM THE ENGINE MOUNT. THE BROKEN CARBURATOR BEGAN LEAKING FUEL WHIAug 17, 2020 · N9891B · Bbavia 7EC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section SDR 2011FA0000164Spinner · looseSKULL CAP SPINNER BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED THE ACFT. EVIDENCE OF THE SPINNER ABRADING THE .041 SS SAFETY WIRE AT THE HEAD OF THE RETAINING BOLTS WAS EVIDENT. TORQUE ON THE WOODEN PROPELLER BOLTS HAD NOT BEEN CHECKED FOR PROPER TORQUE SINCE NEW. SINCE THE SMar 10, 2011 · N93AC · Bbavia 7EC · Propeller Spinner Section SDR FAA010208003Valve · damagedINSTALLED OIL QUICK DRAIN VALVE PN SG250 ON NEW AIRCRAFT/ ENGINE. AIRCRAFT FLEW APPROX 1 HOUR. OIL LEAK NOTICED FROM DRAIN VALVE. REMOVED VALVE TO FIND VALVE SNAP RING IN OIL DRAINED FROM ENGINE AND VALVE O-RING DAMAGED. ONE CUT THROUGH AND THE OTHER NICKEDec 19, 2007 · N274AC · Bbavia 7EC · Reciprocating Engine Oil System

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '7EC'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '7EC'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aeronca 7EC52 registered aircraftRegistry code 2110120 American Champion 7EC23 registered aircraftRegistry code 2120001 Champion AERONCA 7EC14 registered aircraftRegistry code 2110158 American Champion 7EC9 registered aircraftRegistry code 2120002 American Champion 7EC6 registered aircraftRegistry code 2120004 Aeronca 7EC CONV3 registered aircraftRegistry code 2110113 Champion 7EC(CONV)3 registered aircraftRegistry code 21101NL

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '7EC' AND m.code NOT IN ('21101NM')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = '7EC' AND m.code NOT IN ('21101NM')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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