# Champion 7EC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 21101NM - Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION - Model: 7EC - 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: 157 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec 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 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 56-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-04-01): Control Stick Socket Castings · American Champion 7EC - [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Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more.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) (5) - [SAIB CE-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-20): Electrical Power. Issued Jul 12, 2018 - [SAIB CE-13-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-40): Flight Compartment. Issued Jul 12, 2013 - [SAIB CE-11-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-43): Flight Controls. Issued Jul 6, 2011 - [SAIB CE-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 (157, first 50) - [N1511E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1511E): [Patton D Pettijohn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTON%20D%20PETTIJOHN), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5074 - [N1830E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1830E): [Meyer Scott David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20SCOTT%20DAVID), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5397 - [N191DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N191DP): [Notre Amour LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOTRE%20AMOUR%20LLC), [Cypress, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cypress), S/N 7EC335 - [N206GW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206GW): [Oconnor Christopher G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCONNOR%20CHRISTOPHER%20G), [New Haven, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20Haven), built 1956, S/N 528 - [N4306C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4306C): [Harsh David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARSH%20DAVID%20L), [Daniels, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Daniels), built 1955, S/N 7EC306 - [N4308C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4308C): [Brooks Clifton B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKS%20CLIFTON%20B), [Harrah, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Harrah), built 1955, S/N 7EC-308 - [N4310C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4310C): [Tadic Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TADIC%20MICHAEL), [Skagway, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Skagway), built 1955, S/N 7EC-310 - [N4311C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4311C): [Page Aerial Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAGE%20AERIAL%20SERVICE%20INC), [Rochelle, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rochelle), built 1955, S/N 7EC-311 - [N4313C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4313C): [Johnson Charles M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20CHARLES%20M), [Malta, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Malta), built 1955, S/N 7EC-314 - [N4316C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4316C): [Norman Shawn T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORMAN%20SHAWN%20T), [Rothsay, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rothsay), built 1955, S/N 7EC-317 - [N4317C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4317C): [Sasinowski Joseph Vance](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SASINOWSKI%20JOSEPH%20VANCE), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1955, S/N 7EC-318 - [N4318C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4318C): [Eakins Clifford P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAKINS%20CLIFFORD%20P), [Bloomfield, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Bloomfield), built 1955, S/N 7EC-323 - [N4321C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4321C): [Weiss Elliott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEISS%20ELLIOTT), [Fresno, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fresno), S/N 7EC-326 - [N4322C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4322C): [Sparrowhawk Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARROWHAWK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Moraine, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Moraine), S/N 7EC-327 - [N4324C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4324C): [Cornfield Cruisers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORNFIELD%20CRUISERS%20LLC), [Urbandale, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Urbandale), built 1955, S/N 7EC-333 - [N4334C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4334C): [Eyring Joshua S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EYRING%20JOSHUA%20S), [Diamond, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Diamond), built 1955, S/N 7EC-347 - [N4336C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4336C): [Flying Eagle LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20EAGLE%20LLC), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), S/N 7EC-352 - [N4337C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4337C): [Spence Stephen L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCE%20STEPHEN%20L), [N Richland Hills, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/N%20Richland%20Hills), S/N 7EC-353 - [N4339C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4339C): [Murray Erwin L Jr DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20ERWIN%20L%20JR%20DBA), [Emporium, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Emporium), built 1955, S/N 7EC-355 - [N4340C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4340C): [Andersen Andy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSEN%20ANDY), [Sutton, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sutton), built 1955, S/N 7EC-356 - [N4343C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4343C): [Harwood Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARWOOD%20MARK%20D), [Cossayuna, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cossayuna), built 1955, S/N 7EC-361 - [N4346C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4346C): [Hill H Charles II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20H%20CHARLES%20II), [South Hero, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/South%20Hero), built 1955, S/N 7EC-365 - [N4351C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4351C): [Kinkle Douglas C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINKLE%20DOUGLAS%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Colusa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Colusa), built 1955, S/N 7EC-370 - [N4352C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4352C): [Thor David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOR%20DAVID%20L), [Thompson Falls, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Thompson%20Falls), built 1955, S/N 7EC-371 - [N4353C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4353C): [Keran Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERAN%20GARY%20R), [Natchitoches, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Natchitoches), built 1955, S/N 7EC-372 - [N4354C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4354C): [Davis Isaac J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20ISAAC%20J), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), S/N 7EC-373 - [N4355C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4355C): [Haynes William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYNES%20WILLIAM%20S), [Chillicothe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Chillicothe), built 1955, S/N 7EC-374 - [N4357C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4357C): [Warren Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARREN%20MARK%20A), [Colorado City, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20City), built 1955, S/N 7EC-376 - [N4361C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4361C): [Bogan Jimmy III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOGAN%20JIMMY%20III), [Denison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denison), S/N 7EC-384 - [N4363C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4363C): [Husmann Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUSMANN%20MARK%20D), [Delta, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Delta), built 1956, S/N 7EC-386 - [N4365C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4365C): [Peters Patrick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERS%20PATRICK%20J), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1956, S/N 7EC-388 - [N4369C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4369C): [Obrien James J III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBRIEN%20JAMES%20J%20III), [Moreno Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Moreno%20Valley), built 1956, S/N 7EC-393 - [N4370C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4370C): [Phillips Nickolas Hunter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20NICKOLAS%20HUNTER), [Mikana, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mikana), built 1956, S/N 7EC-394 - [N4371C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4371C): [Mayhew James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYHEW%20JAMES), [Greenfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greenfield), S/N 7EC-395 - [N4374C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4374C): [Air-O-Drome Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR-O-DROME%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 1956, S/N 7EC-398 - [N4375C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4375C): [Stone Philip R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20PHILIP%20R), [East Syracuse, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/East%20Syracuse), built 1956, S/N 7EC-399 - [N4377C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4377C): [Thrash Howard G II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THRASH%20HOWARD%20G%20II), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 1956, S/N 7EC-401 - [N4383C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4383C): [Cummings Nancie Jean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUMMINGS%20NANCIE%20JEAN), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1956, S/N 7EC-409 - [N4387C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4387C): [Pearlman Aircraft Company](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARLMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20COMPANY), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1956, S/N 7EC-416 - [N4390C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4390C): [Bloom Jonah M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLOOM%20JONAH%20M), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), S/N 7EC-419 - [N4393C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4393C): [Mitchell Lauren](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20LAUREN), [Pacific Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pacific%20Grove), built 1956, S/N 422 - [N4397C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4397C): [Champ Pilots LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMP%20PILOTS%20LLC), [Forsyth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Forsyth), built 1956, S/N 7EC-426 - [N4398C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4398C): [Snake Bit Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNAKE%20BIT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Pelham, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Pelham), built 1956, S/N 7EC-427 - [N4399C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4399C): [Dunbar Clayton J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNBAR%20CLAYTON%20J), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1956, S/N 7EC-428 - [N44278](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44278): [Fredrickson Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREDRICKSON%20MARK%20J), [Chetek, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Chetek), built 1958, S/N 642 - [N4566E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4566E): [Baker Jim A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20JIM%20A), [Hermosa, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Hermosa), S/N 7EC-6 - [N457FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N457FA): [Hartfiel Joel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTFIEL%20JOEL%20T), [Glenwood, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Glenwood), built 1956, S/N 457 - [N462T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N462T): [Aeronca Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONCA%20FLYERS%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1956, S/N 7EC-510 - [N4656G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4656G): [Foss Jared K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSS%20JARED%20K), [Greenbush, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Greenbush), built 1957, S/N 7EC 598 - [N4697E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4697E): [Iverson James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IVERSON%20JAMES%20P), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1950, S/N 7EC-44 All 157: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec/aircraft.md ## STCs approved for it (136, 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 SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.. CAVU Products Limited - [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 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 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 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 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 SA02153AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153AK): Installation of Burl's Aircraft Rebuild Magnum I tail wheel Penetration ski. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [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 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International 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 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 SA02658SE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02795AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02795AT): Installation of a PXE7300SR, In-Flight Entertainment System. PS Engineering Incorporated All 136: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (141, newest 50) 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 ERA26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA260), Jun 25, 2026: Champion 7EC (N4346C), Highgate, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC26LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA035), Apr 30, 2026: Champion 7EC (N7436B), Hollis, OK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA005), Oct 7, 2024: Champion 7EC (N4337C), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN23LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA250), Jun 21, 2023: Champion 7EC (N80461), Waunakee, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb due to a worn manual fuel primer pump locking mechanism, which resulted in an unlocked primer and an overly rich fuel mixture. - [NTSB ANC22FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA053), Jul 12, 2022: Champion 7EC (N4340C), Valdez, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in loss of control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA060), Nov 29, 2020: Champion 7EC (N9721N), Northhampton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an off-airport landing on soft sand, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN20LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA260), Jul 3, 2020: Champion 7EC (N9891B), Port O'Conner, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve. - [NTSB GAA19CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA177), Mar 24, 2019: Champion 7EC (N815PB), Fayetteville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff as he attempted to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA040), Dec 1, 2017: Champion 7EC (N7586E), Ravenswood, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN16LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA251), Jul 6, 2016: Champion 7EC (N9891B), Placedo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate annual inspection of the fuel system that failed to detect a deteriorated fuel line and a misrigged fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of… - [NTSB GAA15CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA006), Mar 5, 2015: Champion 7EC (N8905R), Upland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR13CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA357), Aug 2, 2013: Champion 7EC (N4738E), Sonoma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA11CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA303), May 1, 2011: Champion 7EC-703 (N61980), Moultonboro, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB WPR10CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA447), Sep 3, 2010: Champion 7EC (N7415B), Aurora, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around after landing, resulting in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ANC10CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA070), Aug 18, 2010: Champion 7EC (N4697E), Soldotna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb. - [NTSB CHI07CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA155), May 25, 2007: Champion 7EC (N9904Y), Sioux Falls, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the… - [NTSB LAX06LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA293), Sep 10, 2006: Champion 7EC (N9575S), Clipper Mills, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from ingestion of marijuana. - [NTSB MIA06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA068), Mar 19, 2006: Champion 7EC (N4387C), Zellwood, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of directional control due to the spring connecting the rudder to the tailwheel horn being detached. - [NTSB CHI06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA056), Dec 23, 2005: Champion 7EC (N7592B), Platteville, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank the pilot encountered. - [NTSB ANC05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA149), Sep 22, 2005: Champion 7EC (N4384C), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering over wildlife, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident… - [NTSB IAD05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA011), Nov 10, 2004: Champion 7EC (N4306C), Clarksburg, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to operate the airplane's brake pedals which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB NYC03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA126), Jun 10, 2003: American Champion 7EC (N607EC), Louisville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA114), Jun 8, 2001: Champion 7EC (N7415B), Mattawa, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind condition and the high vegetation (sage brush) which the… - [NTSB NYC01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA119), May 10, 2001: Champion 7EC (N4737E), Monson, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB FTW98LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA409), Sep 26, 1998: Champion 7EC (N9098B), Catoosa, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ANC96FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA158), Sep 13, 1996: Champion 7EC (N9061B), May Creek, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering and/or flying at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was:… - [NTSB NYC96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA151), Jul 17, 1996: American Champion 7EC (N8910R), Rochester, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop and dragging of the wing on the runway. - [NTSB NYC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA160), Aug 15, 1993: Aeronca 7EC (N4306C), Moneta, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING, RESULTING IN A DEPARTURE FROM THE RUNWAY AND A COLLISION WITH TREES. - [NTSB LAX93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA142), Mar 7, 1993: Champion 7EC (N9099B), Riverside, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT, THE DUAL STUDENT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND IMPROPER USE OF THE NORMAL BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DUAL STUDENT'S… - [NTSB FTW93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA057), Dec 26, 1992: Champion 7EC (N9891B), Weatherford, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN ENGINE FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. - [NTSB ANC93FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA148), Oct 9, 1992: Champion 7EC (N8958R), Chugiak, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. - [NTSB ANC92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA162), Sep 11, 1992: Champion 7EC (N4362C), Seward, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, IN MODERATE-TO-SEVERE TURBULENT CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT WAS… - [NTSB FTW91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA111), Jun 30, 1991: Champion 7ECA (N7507B), Clinton, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO LOCKED WHEEL BRAKE ON THE LEFT LANDING GEAR. - [NTSB ANC91FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA023), Feb 2, 1991: Champion 7EC (N8988R), Eagle River, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TERRAIN. - [NTSB CHI90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA150), Jun 11, 1990: Champion 7EC (N9836Y), Hillsboro, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRPLANE IS A FACTOR. - [NTSB CHI90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA133), May 11, 1990: Champion 7EC (N4352C), Hamilton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. - [NTSB DEN90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA070), Mar 4, 1990: Champion 7EC (N4301C), Pine Ridge, SD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AFTER DIVERTING HIS ATTENTION, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. - [NTSB DEN89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA125), May 16, 1989: Champion 7EC (N7525E), St George, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND, SOFT TERRAIN, AND DITCH WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. - [NTSB MKC89FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA055), Jan 21, 1989: Champion 7EC (N7596E), Luxemburg, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS A CONTRIBUTING… - [NTSB CHI89LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA003), Oct 9, 1988: Champion 7EC (N9836Y), Bainbridge, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA166), Apr 13, 1988: Champion 7EC (N7586E), Mayer, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC88LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA080), Mar 28, 1988: Champion 7EC (N9061B), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA062), Dec 12, 1987: Champion 7EC (N4387C), Ocoee, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI87LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA165), Jul 13, 1987: Champion 7EC (N4365C), Lake Monroe, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC87FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA103), May 9, 1987: Champion 7EC (N7556E), Delia, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB ANC87FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA031), Feb 4, 1987: Champion 7EC (N7539B), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC87FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA033), Jan 31, 1987: Champion 7EC (N7539B), Kenai, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA144), Mar 18, 1985: Champion 7EC (N7401B), Lake Elmo, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA010), Oct 15, 1984: Bellanca 7EC (N4308C), Machias, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC84FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA044), Mar 12, 1984: Champion 7EC (N4374C), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage All 141: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (113, newest 50) 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 20260625007919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260625007919A), Jun 25, 2026: Champion 7EC (N4346C), Highgate, VT, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20260430003589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260430003589A), Apr 30, 2026: Champion 7EC (N7436B), Hollis, OK, Substantial damage. On 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,… - [Accident 20241007022279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241007022279A), Oct 7, 2024: Champion 7EC (N4337C), Briar, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On October 7, 2024, at approximately 1300 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC, [privacy data omitted], was flying level over eagle mountain lake. The… - [Accident 20230621018509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230621018509A), Jun 21, 2023: Champion 7EC (N80461), Waunakee, WI, Substantial damage. On 06/21/2023 the pilot in command of [privacy data omitted] was departing Waunakee Airport (6P3) heading back to brennand airport (79C) when he had a loss of… - [Accident 20220711011819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220711011819A), Jul 11, 2022: Champion 7EC (N4340C), Valdez, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 11, 2022 at approximately 1730 adt [privacy data omitted], a CH7A Champion single engine aircraft crashed in the vicinity of thompson pass Alaska… - [Incident 20210622008099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210622008099I), Jun 22, 2021: Champion 7EC (N7574B), Malta, MT, Minor damage. On June 22, 2021, at 1430 MDT, a Champion 7EC, N7574B, registered to an individual, flipped over on landing in a dry lake bed southeast of Malta airport, Malta… - [Accident 20201129019839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201129019839A), Nov 29, 2020: Champion 7EC (N9721N), Northampton, NY, Substantial damage. Accident occurred at 11:40AM on 11/29/2020 in 7EC aerona champ N9721N piloted by [privacy data omitted] from canton NY. He departed his home base of potsdam… - [Accident 20200703011599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200703011599A), Jul 3, 2020: Champion 7EC (N9891B), Port O'Conner, TX, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20190324001979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190324001979A), Mar 24, 2019: Champion 7EC (N815PB), Fayetteville, AR, Substantial damage. On March 24 2019, N815PB departed on floats from a Water strip sw of fyv. Aircraft was heavier than usual (full fuel), less headwind than usual, warmer… - [Accident 20171201022269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171201022269A), Dec 1, 2017: Champion 7EC (N7586E), Ravenswood, WV, Substantial damage. Weather - clear / dry conditions Airman was conducting takeoff and landing currency in the subject aircraft. Video suggests winds were calm to light. Aircraft… - [Incident 20170511004609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170511004609I), May 11, 2017: Champion 7EC (N9089B), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. Aircraft was on landing rollout and was not completly controlable. Aircraft hit an airport sign and ground looped. - [Accident 20160706011809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160706011809A), Jul 6, 2016: Champion 7EC (N9891B), Placedo, TX, Substantial damage. During cruise flight the engine sputtered and quit then restarted. Moments later the engine quit running and could not be restarted. The PIC choose a landing… - [Incident 20151120023039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151120023039I), Nov 20, 2015: Champion 7EC (N8599E), Burlington, VT, Minor damage. After landing on runway 33 and exiting at taxiway bravo, was instructed by ATC to hold short of runway 1, due to an accident that had just occurred on runway… - [Accident 20150305003559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150305003559A), Mar 5, 2015: Champion 7EC (N8905R), Upland, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot in command was CFI seated in rear with student (private pilot) receiving tailwheel training seated in front and at controls. During touchdown while… - [Accident 20130802014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130802014319A), Aug 2, 2013: Champion 7EC (N4738E), Sonoma, CA, Substantial damage. Sonoma Skypark - Aeronca Champion 7EC - s/n 7EC-83 - 1200LCL Owner (ATP) and low time private pilot performing touch and go's to give low time pilot experience… - [Incident 20121104025519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121104025519I), Nov 4, 2012: Champion 7EC (N7405B), Wappingers Fall, NY, No damage. The pilot was performing a wheel landing to a full stop on runway 24 with a slight crosswind. The pilot stated he might have set the tail down too quickly and… - [Accident 20110501009399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110501009399A), May 1, 2011: Champion 7EC (N61980), Moultonborough, NH, Substantial damage. After touchdown, operator was taxiing down runway gust of wind moved the tail to the right causing aircraft to go off runway on left. Both wing tips damaged.… - [Incident 20101028049009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101028049009I), Oct 28, 2010: Champion 7EC (N781DD), Winter Haven, FL, Minor damage. On October 28, 2010, tanner r. mainero, a certified flight instructor, [privacy data omitted], was conducting tail wheel flight instruction with a non us… - [Accident 20100903042779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100903042779A), Sep 3, 2010: Champion 7EC (N7415B), Aurora, OR, Substantial damage. On September 3, 2010, N7415B, Champion taildragger was on a personal flight returning to the Aurora airport after practicing takeoff and landings. [privacy… - [Accident 20100817044209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100817044209A), Aug 17, 2010: Champion 7EC (N4697E), Substantial damage. State trooper reported to the NTSB & FAA ... Aircraft failed to get airborne at sport lake (soldotna) on second takeoff attempt aircraft stalled and the tips… - [Incident 20100328030949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100328030949I), Mar 28, 2010: Champion 7EC (N7405B), Montgomery, NY, Minor damage. Subject airman stated that during the departure roll on runway 21 at the orange county airport a gust of wind caught the aircraft, turning it to the left. He… - [Incident 20100320029569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100320029569I), Mar 20, 2010: Champion 7EC (N9089B), Chattanooga, TN, Minor damage. Departed grass runway at Dallas Bay Skypark left wheel came off axial. Landed hard surface runway at Dallas Bay Skypark. Damage confined to left brake drum and… - [Incident 20090905025879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090905025879I), Sep 5, 2009: Champion 7EC (N61980), Rochester, NH, Minor damage. Aircraft landed rnwy 33. The taxi to the ramp requires a 90 degree turn just prior to entering the ramp area. The pilot stated "I just missed it", when talking… - [Incident 20080526836629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080526836629I), May 26, 2008: Bbavia 7EC (N8988R), Birchwood, AK, Minor damage. (-23) According to the airman, he was attempting to land off airport. Shortly after touchdown he heard a bang and felt a jolt. He immediately applied go around… - [Accident 20070525020189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070525020189A), May 25, 2007: Bbavia 7EC (N9904Y), Sioux Falls, SD, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 25, 2007 at 8:10 am CDT a champ 7EC owned by great planes aviation llp and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] was taking off from a… - [Accident 20070101002639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070101002639A), Jan 1, 2007: Bbavia 7EC (N607EC), Jeffersonville, IN, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 1, 2007, at approximately 12:30 pm local time, a 1967 Aeronca champ, serial number 713, N607EC, landed on runway 18 at the Clark County… - [Accident 20060909020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060909020329A), Sep 9, 2006: Bbavia 7EC (N9575S), Woodleaf, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Aircraft crashed in the butt county wilderness. Both the pilot and the passenger were killed and the aircraft was destroyed in the fire. The accident was… - [Accident 20060319006469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060319006469A), Mar 19, 2006: Bbavia 7EC (N4387C), Zellwood, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Tail wheel steering springs became unattached to steering arm causing pilot to lose directional control of aircraft on landing roll-out. - [Accident 20051223032389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051223032389A), Dec 23, 2005: Bbavia 7EC (N7592B), Platteville, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Student was landing runway 25 at Platteville, WI (pvb) airport. Winds were approximately 220 @ 5 knots. Upon landing aircraft began to drift left.… - [Accident 20050921024409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050921024409A), Sep 21, 2005: Bbavia 7EC (N4384C), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was in a turn at approximately 600 feet altitude, looking for moose, when the airplane stalled. Pilot was unable to recover from the stall before… - [Incident 20050814019559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050814019559I), Aug 14, 2005: Bbavia 7EC (N7447B), Bluefield, WV, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] N7447B, a champ, 7EC, was landing at Bluefield, WV (blf), and after touchdown, experienced extreme vibration from the tailwheel.… - [Incident 20050807018039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050807018039I), Aug 7, 2005: Bbavia 7EC (N4317C), Anchorage, AK. (-23) Aircraft engine began running rough over turnagain arm 15 miles south of Anchorage. Pilot made a precautionary landing in the inlet and called a… - [Incident 20050319003389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050319003389I), Mar 19, 2005: Bbavia 7EC (N61980), Moultonboro, NH, Minor damage. (-23) N61980, 7EC champion, upon a three point landing at moltonboro, NH, runway 020, the aircraft veered to the right side of the runway where it struck a… - [Accident 20041110031139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041110031139A), Nov 10, 2004: Bbavia 7EC (N4306C), Clarksburg, WV, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was taxiing northeast on taxiway a and was unable to locate the brake pedals. The brakes on this aircraft are rather small pedals, designed to… - [Accident 20030610010519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030610010519A), Jun 10, 2003: Bbavia 7EC (N607EC), Louisville, KY, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was practicing touch and go's on runway 24. Winds were 190 degrees at 7 knots. Upon landing pilot stated the aircraft ballooned a little with right… - [Accident 20010607011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010607011709A), Jun 7, 2001: Bbavia 7EC (N7415B), Mattawa, WA, No damage. (-23)During landing flare on runway 28 at Desert Aire, airport, crosswind caused the left winf to rise. Pilot attempted a go around by adding full power.… - [Accident 20010510035129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010510035129A), May 10, 2001: Bbavia 7EC (N4737E), Monson, ME, Substantial damage. (.4) On may 10, 2001, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a champion 7EC, N4737E, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Monson, Maine. The… - [Incident 20000625034179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000625034179I), Jun 25, 2000: Bbavia 7EC (N8910R), North Kingstown, RI, Minor damage. (-23)A/c cleared for t/o runway 34 winds were 2209G/8. Applied full power & released the brakes. A/c started to roll forward suddendly the a/c veered to the… - [Accident 19980926032109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980926032109A), Sep 26, 1998: Bbavia 7EC (N9098B), Catoosa, OK, Substantial damage. (.4) On September 26, 1998, at 0853 central daylight time, a champion 7EC tailwheel equipped airplane, N9098B, was substantially damaged following a loss of… - [Incident 19980827027859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980827027859I), Aug 27, 1998: Bbavia 7EC (N7436B), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. On loading ffz, prior to touchdown, a/c swearved t ort, lt wing come up. A/c went off runway, encountered rwy marker sign. - [Accident 19960917028519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960917028519A), Sep 17, 1996: Bbavia 7EC (N9061B), May Creek, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Over gross behind CG. Wreckage indicates a stall spin accident in mountain terrain. Flight on hunting trip. - [Accident 19960717018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960717018019A), Jul 17, 1996: Bbavia 7EC (N8910R), Rochester, NH, Substantial damage. As tail came down landing a wind gust weathervaned the aircraft exited runway and ground looped. - [Incident 19951125038599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951125038599I), Nov 25, 1995: Bbavia 7EC (N7433B), Lincoln, IL, Minor damage. Narrative: on 11/25/95, N7433B, a champion 7EC aircraft, received minor damage when the right landing gear collapsed during landing. The investigation… - [Incident 19930901032689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930901032689I), Sep 1, 1993: Bbavia 7EC (N7685E), Chehalis, WA, Minor damage. Student pilot attempted a wheel landing. Lost control, veered off runway. Entered a stand of young christmas trees. - [Accident 19930307004399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930307004399A), Mar 7, 1993: Bbavia 7EC (N9099B), Riverside, CA, Substantial damage. Student overcorrected swerve on landing roll then hit brakes. Aircraft nosed over. - [Accident 19921226051669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921226051669A), Dec 26, 1992: Bbavia STC7 (N9891B), Weatherford, TX, Substantial damage. Low pass over Private strip to chase cows for landing engine failed respond. Landed and rolled into trees. - [Accident 19921009043719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921009043719A), Oct 9, 1992: Bbavia 7EC (N8958R), North Pole, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Became missing on flight from North Pole to homer, Alaska. Weather IMC in area of flight route. - [Incident 19921004045469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921004045469I), Oct 4, 1992: Bbavia 7EC (N9099B), Riverside, CA, Minor damage. Engine quit after full throttle applied on a touch and go takeoff. Applied brakes and aircraft nosed up. - [Accident 19920910036349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920910036349A), Sep 10, 1992: Bbavia 7EC (N4362C), Seward, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Wreckage indicates near vertical impact on mountainside. Severe winds in area. Was engaged in spotting wild goats. - [Incident 19920725034219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920725034219I), Jul 25, 1992: Bbavia 7EC (N4361C), Elizabethton, TN, Minor damage. Wind gust shifted aircraft to left on rollout. Right brake locked and aircraft went up on its nose. All 113: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (16) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2020FA0000374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000374), Aug 17, 2020: EXHAUST VALVE. STUCK. ON 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 - [SDR 2011FA0000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000164), Mar 10, 2011: SPINNER. LOOSE. SKULL 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. T - [SDR FAA010208003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA010208003), Dec 19, 2007: VALVE. DAMAGED. INSTALLED 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 SN - [SDR 2007FA0001011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001011), Oct 25, 2007: DRAIN. LEAKING. INSTALLED QUICK DRAIN VALVE (OIL) ON NEW AIRCRAFT/ ENGINE. AIRCRAFT FLEW APPROX 1 HR , INITIAL FLIGHT TEST. VERY MINUTE OIL LEAK WAS NOTED FROM OIL QUICK DRAIN - [SDR 2006FA0000819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000819), Jul 9, 2006: EXHAUST VALVE. BROKEN. WHEN THE NR 4 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED, THE EXHAUST VALVE HEAD WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN OFF, ABOUT .5 INCH FROM THE FACE OF THE VALVE, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE PISTON A - [SDR AUS20040105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040105), Jan 22, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) RT WING FRONT AND REAR SPARS CRACKED. CRACKS APPEAR TO ALIGN WITH THE ATTACHMENT FITTING BOLT HOLES. SPARS ARE CONSTRUCTED FROM TIMBER. FOUND DURING INSPE - [SDR CA020722013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020722013), Jun 30, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) ALL 4 SPARS REPLACED DUE TO SMALL CRACKS AT NAIL HOLES, EDGE OF PLYWOOD REINFORCING AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. NO LARGE CRACKS FOUND.4 NEW METAL SPARS IN - [SDR 474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/474), Apr 24, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. C/W AD 00-25-02R1 FOUND CRACK AT BUTT OF MAIN SPAR JUST UNDER ATTACH FITTING TO FUSELAGE ON R/H WING TRAVELING SEVERAL INCHES LONGITUDINALLY AND PARALLEL- SEVER - [SDR 2002FA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000637), Apr 22, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. IN COMPLYING WITH AD, FOUND CRACK AT BUTT OF MAIN SPAR JUST UNDER ATTACH FITTING TO FUSELAGE ON RIGHT WING TRAVELING SEVERAL INCHES LONGITUDINALLY. SEVERAL RIB - [SDR 2002FA0000254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000254), Feb 22, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING THIS ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND COMPRESSION CRACKS ON THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR AT TOP LOCATION ON TOP SIDE OF SPAR. THIS COMPRESSION CRACK WAS HIDDEN UNDER - [SDR 2002FA0000258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000258), Jul 18, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WING SPAR, CRACK VISIBLE MIDWAY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF NIGHT WING FRONT SPAR FROM 44 INCHES INBOARD ALONG SPAR TO APPROXIMATELY 1130 INCHES FORM INBOARD. WOOD AP - [SDR 2001FA0000339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000339), Jul 12, 2001: LEAD. SEVERED. NEGATIVE LEAD FROM LOWER BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO TRANSMITTER WAS SEVERED DUE TO CORROSION. LOWER AND UPPER BATTERY. CONTACTS WERE CORRODED AND PLATING HAD FLAKED - [SDR 20010509CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010509CW009), Apr 13, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. IN RECOVERING AIRFRAME, FOUND CRACK IN RIGHT WING REAR SPAR. AIRCRAFT WRECKED IN A NOSE OVER. NO LOG RECORD OF REPAIR TO REAR SPAR. - [SDR 20010326CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010326CW005), Mar 26, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND COMPRESSION CRACKS ON THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR AT TOP LOCATION ON TOP SIDE OF SPAR. THIS COMPRESSION CRACK WAS HIDDEN UNDER OLD - [SDR CA000412007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000412007), Apr 5, 2000: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, NOTICED THAT THE LT AND RT BRAKE CABLES WERE BADLY FRAYED WHERE THEY PASS THROUGH THE LOWER FAIRLEADS (P/N 1-2259) ON THE AXLE STRUTS. - [SDR 95ZZZX6920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6920), Nov 25, 1995: ATTACH LUG. FAILED. LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT POINT LUGS WERE WORN TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. THE BOLT HOLES WERE ELONGATED. THE RIGHT FORWARD LUG CRACKED AT THE BOLT HOLE. THE LANDING ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aeronca 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ec): 52 registered aircraft, registry code 2110120 - [American Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ec): 23 registered aircraft, registry code 2120001 - [Champion AERONCA 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7ec): 14 registered aircraft, registry code 2110158 - [American Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ec): 9 registered aircraft, registry code 2120002 - [American Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ec): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 2120004 - [Aeronca 7EC CONV](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ec-conv): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 2110113 - [Champion 7EC(CONV)](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec-conv): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 21101NL --- 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.