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Champion 7ECA

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 21101NN

Manufacturer (registry)
CHAMPION
Model
7ECA
Registry code
21101NN
Registered
419 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
90 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-759
Holder
American Champion Aircraft Corp.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 586

1964Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

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

1967In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 7

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Registered aircraft · 419

N1010RKaneair LLC · Hayes, VABuilt 1968 · S/N 591N11022Tailwheel Solutions LLC · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1964 · S/N 7ECA26N11023Kyser Donald J · St Paul, MNBuilt 1965 · S/N 249
See all 419 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 406

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 31 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 104 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · St. George, UTThe pilot’s improper application of brakes, which resulted in a nose over.Feb 4, 2026 · N9976Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · East Rockingham, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Oct 7, 2025 · N63BC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 2, 2025 · N5169X · Substantial damage
See all 406 investigations
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FAA incident reports · 367

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

Incident 20260501007879IChampion 7ECA · Manhattan, KSOn may 1, 2026, a Champion citabria (7ECA) sustained minor damage following a runway excursion and nose-over during landing at Manhattan Regional Airport (mhk). While conducting pattern work on runway 21, the pilot noted that aircraft began weathervaning to…May 1, 2026 · N9519S · Minor damageAccident 20260204001109AChampion 7ECA · St. George, UTPilot was conducting solo touch and go landings. On the final landing the pilot was not accustom to the heal brakes in the front seat. As the pilot use left rudder input the pilot inadvertly used to much left brake this caused the left brake to lock up and…Feb 4, 2026 · N9976Y · Substantial damageAccident 20251007015039AChampion 7ECA · Rockinghham, NCOn 10/7/2025, a 1968 Champion 7ECA aircraft with 2 occupants flew directly from kmeb to krcz to practice grass strip landings. First landing attempt resulted in a go around. During the second approach, the pilot landed the aircraft, but approximately 200 feet…Oct 7, 2025 · N63BC · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 65

SDR 2026FA0000588Spring · brokenTHIS BROKEN TAIL WHEEL CENTER SPRING IS PART OF A FIELD APPROVAL FOR INSTALLING THE SCOUT TAIL WHEEL SPRINGS ONTO AN 7ECA. THE REASON BEING THAT THE SCOUT TAIL WHEEL SPRINGS ARE STIFFER AND HANDLE THE STRESSES OF THE FLIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING ENVIRONMENT BETTER.May 8, 2026 · N634L · Bbavia 7ECA · Main Landing GearSDR 2024FA0000747Screw · looseTHE LT REAR BRAKE PEDAL CAM DETACHED FROM THE LT FRONT BRAKE PEDAL. THE AN52610326 SCREW THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PEDALLINK FITTING ONTO THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED LOOSE AND FELL OUT. THE ONLY SOLUTION TO THE CURRENT DESIGN IS TO INSTALL THE SCREW WITHOct 3, 2024 · N795L · Bbavia 7ECA · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2020FA0000177Spar · crackedDURING INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD 2000-25-02 R1 (WOOD WING SPARS), FOUND 3 INSTANCES OF DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT WING FORWARD WING SPAR. ITEM (1) IS A MISSING RIB NAIL IN THE TOP POSITION OF THE RIB LOCATED JUST OUTBOARD OF THE LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. ITEMFeb 24, 2020 · N11675 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar
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STCs that may be installed · 163

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

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101NN')
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Bellanca 7ECA347 registered aircraftRegistry code 1220460American Champion 7ECA38 registered aircraftRegistry code 2120003
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