# Service difficulty reports: Champion 7ECA A list on [Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. Page 1 of 2 · 65 reports - [SDR 2026FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000588.md): Spring · broken · May 8, 2026 · N634L · Bbavia 7ECA · Main Landing Gear > THIS 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. - [SDR 2024FA0000747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000747.md): Screw · loose · Oct 3, 2024 · N795L · Bbavia 7ECA · Landing Gear Brake System > THE 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 WITH - [SDR 2020FA0000177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000177.md): Spar · cracked · Feb 24, 2020 · N11675 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > DURING 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. ITEM - [SDR 2020FA0000172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000172.md): Arm · worn · Feb 19, 2020 · Bbavia 7ECA · Engine Air Intake System > AMERICAN CHAMPION AICRAFT 7ECA CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL CABLE ATTACHMENT BOLT IS WEARING ON THE CARBURETOR HEAT DOOR ARM TO THE POINT THE BOLT IS ALMOST CUT IN HALF. THERE ARE MULTIPLE INSTANCE OF THIS THAT HAVE BEEN SEEN IN THE HANGAR. - [SDR 2019FA0000366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000366.md): Tube · cracked · Oct 12, 2019 · N797L · Bbavia 7ECA · Vertical Stabilizer > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. THIS WAS THE 2ND IDENTICAL FAILURE ON THE SAME AIRFRAME. FOUND CRACK 739.4 HOURS SINCE LAST REPAIR. AIRCRAFT USED DA - [SDR 2019FA0000364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000364.md): Tube · cracked · Jun 12, 2019 · N793L · Bbavia 7ECA · Vertical Stabilizer > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. AIRCRAFT USED DAILY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN AVERAGE OF 100 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME EVERY 45 DAYS. - [SDR 2020FA0000097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000097.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 4, 2019 · N41800 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR IS CRACKED AT THE BUTT END OF THE SPAR INTO THE SPAR/FUSELAGE FITTING FASTENER ATTACH HOLES. CRACKS ARE AS ILLUSTRATED IN SERVICE LETTER 406, REV A. THE REAR SPAR WAS REPLACED WITH A RAINBOW FLYING SERVICE SPAR, PN RFS5-26. A FORM - [SDR 2018FA0000493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000493.md): Elt · malfunctioned · Nov 28, 2018 · N790L · Bbavia 7ECA · Emergency Locator Beacon > ELT ACK MODEL E-04, S/N 015020. THE AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT IN WHICH THE ELT WAS INSTALLED HAD AFTT 3868.3. BECAUSE OF THIS SAME PRIOR PROBLEM, ANOTHER ACK ELT IN ANOTHER AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED - [SDR 2018FA0000492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000492.md): Elt · malfunctioned · Nov 26, 2018 · N797L · Bbavia 7ECA · Emergency Locator Beacon > ELT, ACK MODEL E-04, S/N 015041. THE AMERICAN CHAMPION 7ECA AIRCRAFT IN WHICH IT WAS INSTALLED HAD AFTT 1655.6. OVER A PERIOD OF A FEW WEEKS, THE ACK ELT HAD SUFFERED MANY UN-INITIATED, RANDOM, INTERMITTENT ACTIVATIONS, BOTH IN FLIGHT AND ON THE GROUND. IN - [SDR 2019FA0000363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000363.md): Tube · cracked · Apr 2, 2018 · N797L · Bbavia 7ECA · Vertical Stabilizer > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. AIRCRAFT USED DAILY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN AVERAGE OF 100 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME EVERY 45 DAYS. - [SDR 2017FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000459.md): Magneto · failed · Aug 22, 2017 · N797L · Bbavia 7ECA · Magneto/Distributor > INSTALLED A REBUILT MAGNETO DUE TO REMOVED THE MAGNETO NEEDING A 500 HOUR INSPECTION. AT AFTT 1347.7 (380.8 HOURS) THE REBUILT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED BECAUSE ENGINE BEGAN TO FOUL SPARK PLUGS QUICKLY AND HAD A SIGNIFICANT POWER REDUCTION WAS NOTED BY PILOTS DUR - [SDR 2019FA0000362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000362.md): Tube · cracked · Aug 8, 2017 · N798L · Bbavia 7ECA · Fuselage Structure (General) > UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND THE MOST AFT VERTICAL TUBING OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE SHEARED ABOVE TAIL GEAR ATTACH POINT BUT BELOW 45 ANGLE BRACE. AIRCRAFT USED DAILY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING WITH AN AVERAGE OF 100 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME EVERY 45 DAYS. - [SDR 2017FA0000045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000045.md): Distributor · loose · Sep 20, 2016 · N5054B · Bbavia 7ECA · Magneto/Distributor > AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED ON MUD FLAT NEAR KPAO. LOWER PLUGS WERE FOUND FILLED UP WITH LEAD. AFTER MORE INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR WHEEL TAB HAD COME LOOSE, AND WAS RANDOMLY FIRING CYLINDERS. AT OUR SHOP WE NOW CLEAN THE PLUGS EVERY 25 HOUR - [SDR 2015FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000588.md): Magneto · separated · Nov 13, 2015 · N8654V · Bbavia 7ECA · Magneto/Distributor > MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ELECTRODE FINGER LOOSE ON SHAFT. - [SDR GM8S2015052900250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GM8S2015052900250.md): Distributor Gear · loose · May 13, 2015 · N798L · Bbavia 7ECA · Magneto/Distributor > DURING FLT, ACFT HAD AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. DISCOVERED THE MAGNETO TO HAVE A LOOSE DISTRIBUTOR ARM, WHICH CAUSED THE MAGNETO TO FAIL. - [SDR GM8S2015052900249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GM8S2015052900249.md): Distributor Gear · loose · May 13, 2015 · N797L · Bbavia 7ECA · Magneto/Distributor > DURING FLIGHT, ACFT HAD AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. DISCOVERED THE MAGNETO TO HAVE A LOOSE DISTRIBUTOR ARM, WHICH CAUSED THE MAGNETO TO FAIL. - [SDR CA140818016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140818016.md): Camshaft · worn · Aug 12, 2014 · Bbavia 7ECA · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (CAN) LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLED DEC. 2009. FIRST NOTICED METAL DURING INSPECTION ON MAY 2013 AT ENGINE TIME OF 353.6. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AMOUNT OF METAL WAS MINIMAL OVER THE NEXT INSPECTION TIMES UNTIL AT ABOUT 585 HRS. ENG TT. A PRE - [SDR 2014FA0000329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000329.md): Grip · failed · May 2, 2014 · N2598G · Bbavia 7ECA · Flight Control System > DURING THE ON SCENE INVESTIGATION OF LANDING INCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED DURING A LANDING WITH SLIGHT LT CROSSWIND, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF ACFT APPROX 10 FT AGL WHEN FOAM GRIP ON CONTROL STICK CAME OFF THE CONTROL STICK. ACFT IMMEDIATELY DROPPED THE RT WING, L - [SDR CA130923016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130923016.md): Pin · sheared · Sep 18, 2013 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wheel/Ski/Float > (CAN) UPON LANDING AT CJJ4, THE TAIL WHEEL ASSY SWIVEL PIN SHEARED CAUSING THE WHEEL ASSY TO DEPART FROM ACFT AND ACFT STOPPED SHORTLY WHILE TAXIING. - [SDR CA120510001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120510001.md): Spring · broken · May 5, 2012 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wheel/Ski/Float > (CAN) AFTER LANDING TAILWHEEL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TAIL WHEEL TIRE. - [SDR BR8C201202250001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BR8C201202250001.md): Tail Wheel · detached · Feb 25, 2012 · N5169X · Bbavia 7ECA · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section > TAIL WHEEL ASSY SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT DURING TOUCH & GO'S. ACFT IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING, VERY HIGH NUMBER OF CYCLES PER HOUR OF FLIGHT TIME. BELIEVE THAT THE PART THAT FAILED IS DO TO FATIGUE FAILURE. - [SDR 2011FA0000477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000477.md): Strut · cracked · Jul 14, 2011 · N9MK · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Main, Frame Structure > NEW REPLACEMENT REAR WING STRUT RECEIVED FROM MFG. WHEN RECEIVED THERE WERE 2 LONGITUDINAL CRACKS IN THE STRUT IN THE ELECTRICALLY WELDED SEAM OF THE SEAMLESS WELDED STRUT TUBING. LOCATION OF THE CRACKS ARE 1 FT FROM THE UPPER WING STRUT FITTING IN A VIRGIN - [SDR VIBR20110315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VIBR20110315.md): Elevator · misoverhauled · Mar 15, 2011 · N8315V · Bbavia 7ECA · Elevator Structure > REMOVED LT ELEVATOR, PN 6534000-29, SN 0480 AND SENT TO MFG FOR REPAIR. ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL ELEVATOR AFTER REPAIR BY MFG. ELEVATOR HINGE POINT BOLT HOLES OUT OF ALIGNMENT, COULD NOT INSTALL ELEVATOR. ELEVATOR SENT BACK TO MFG FOR REPAIR/REWORK. - [SDR CA110110003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110110003.md): Longeron · cracked · Dec 10, 2010 · Bbavia 7ECA · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > ON A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUSELAGE LONGERON WAS CRACKED UNDER THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLT ON RIGHT GEAR LEG. THESE ARE THE SAME BOLTS THAT REQUIRE RE-TORQUE SETTINGS EVERY 100 HOUR INSPECTION. AMERICAN CHAMPION IS AWARE OF - [SDR 2010FA0000723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000723.md): Strut · damaged · Jul 13, 2010 · N73PC · Bbavia 7ECA · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > DURING LANDING THE RT OLEO PN 3-665 SPRING AND SHAFT POPPED AND CAUSED OLEO TO OVSR EXTEND AND BEND REARWARD. THIS ALLOWED THE WHEEL AND BRACE TO COLLAPSE. - [SDR CA100603001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100603001.md): Gasket · leaking · Jun 3, 2010 · Bbavia 7ECA · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > BLUE FUEL STAINS VISIBLE ALONG GASKET LINE ON OUTSIDE OF CARBURETOR AND ALONG GASKET LINE IN AIRFLOW BORE. BOWL SCREWS CHECKED SECURE. SUSPECT POROUS GASKET OR WARPED CARB BODY MATING FACES. - [SDR 2009FA0000500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000500.md): Spar · cracked · May 15, 2009 · N86594 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > ON 5/15/2009, DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THERE IS A COMPRESSION CRACK AT REAR STRUT ATTACH POINT TOP SIDE OF SPAR AT END OF DOUBLER. WHING TIP IMPACKED GROUND DURING A WIND STORM. (K) - [SDR CA070907003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070907003.md): Attach Fitting · faulty · Sep 6, 2007 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing, Attach Fittings > (CAN) AD 96-18-02 AND THE AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS FOR THIS AC REQUIRE THAT THE WING SPAR/STRUT ATTACH FITTINGS BE REMOVED AND NDI WITH FLUORESCENT DYE PENETRANT EVERY 1000 HOURS. NDI DISCLOSED A FLAW WITHIN THE METAL, APPARENTLY EXISTING WITHIN THE RAW STOC - [SDR CA070516001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070516001.md): Tube · broken · May 15, 2007 · Bbavia 7ECA · Fuselage Main, Structure > (CAN) WHILE PREFLIGHTING THE AC, THE PILOT NOTED WRINKLED FABRIC AT THE LOWER AFT END OF THE FUSELAGE. OPENING THE FABRIC REVEALED THAT THE VERTICAL TUBE THAT FORMS THE FIN SPAR AND IS THE ATTACH POINT FOR THE RUDDER HINGES AND TAILWHEEL SPRING AFT ATTACH WAS - [SDR 2007FA0000471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000471.md): Lock Nut · stripped · Apr 4, 2007 · N6096F · Bbavia 7ECA · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > LOCK NUT THREADS FAILED, MLG STRUT EXTENDED ON TAKEOFF ALLOWING MLG TO SWING FREE. DURING LANDING, MLG WAS UNDER FUSELAGE CAUSING DAMAGE TO LOWER LONGERONS, CONDITION OF THREADS CANNOT BE DETERMINED WITHOUT DISASSEMBLING THE MLG STRUT ASSY. THEREFORE, THE TH - [SDR 2007FA0000151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000151.md): Fastener · out of position · Feb 14, 2007 · N5505N · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > RIB NAILS PULLING OUT IN ALMOST EVERY RIB. RT TIP RIB HAS ALL NAILS PULLED OUT AND A SPACE BETWEEN RIBS AND SPARS, BOTH FRONT AND REAR LOCATIONS. LT WING HAS ONE NAIL THAT IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT AS IT IS PULLED/WORKED OUT.4375 INCH. 80 PERCENT OF RIBS HAVE - [SDR CA060928003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060928003.md): Stringer · failed · Sep 9, 2006 · Bbavia 7ECA · Elevator, Spar/Rib > (CAN) AFTER RECOVERING FROM AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER, THE PILOT FOUND THAT FULL DOWN ELEVATOR TRAVEL COULD NOT BE OBTAINED. A UNEVENTFUL RETURN TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. ONCE THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK COVER WAS REMOVED, THE LT GUSSET FROM THE AFT - [SDR 2006FA0000756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000756.md): Wire · shorted · Jul 21, 2006 · N8750V · Bbavia 7ECA · Electrical Power System Wiring > WHILE IN FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED HE COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, LANDED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE WIRE FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE AMMETER, PN 112 HAD SHORTED AGAINST THE FIREWALL, WHERE IR GOES THROUGH THE FIRE WALL. WIRES 11 - [SDR 2006FA0000595](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000595.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 2, 2006 · N9562S · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > REQUIRED INSPECTION OF WOODEN WING SPARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD. REVEALED A COMPRESSION CRACK IN THE LT WING FWD SPAR AT THE TOP OB OF WING STRUT ATTACH DOUBLER PLATE. (K) - [SDR 2005FA0001205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001205.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Dec 29, 2004 · N982G · Bbavia 7ECA · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE TORQUE KNEE ATTACH LUG (UPPER RADIUS) ON THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRACE ASSEMBLY. - [SDR CA040817006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040817006.md): Attach Fitting · chafed · Aug 16, 2004 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing, Attach Fittings > (CAN) THE STRUT ATTACH FITTING ON FORWARD SPAR OF THE RH WING WAS CHAFED BY THE LEADING EDGE SKIN, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN TRIMMED ADEQUATELY DURING MANUFACTURE. THE CHAFING LEFT A SMALL DIMPLE THAT COULD LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE FITTING. - [SDR 2004FA0000393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000393.md): Cotter Pin · sheared · Dec 27, 2003 · N53879 · Bbavia 7ECA · Rudder Control System > COTTER KEY USED TO SECURE THE CLEVIS PIN BETWEEN THE RT RUDDER PEDAL AND RT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE HEAD OR TANGS OF THE COTTER KEY STRIKE AN ANGLE BRACKET ON THE FIREWALL WHEN THE RUDDER PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED, DEPENDING UPON WHICH WAY THE CLEVIS - [SDR CA031121003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031121003.md): Spring · broken · Nov 13, 2003 · Bbavia 7ECA · Landing Gear Steering System > (CAN) BROKEN TAILWHEEL SPRING DISCOVERED DURING GROUND HANDLING. HOOK HAD BROKEN OFF ONE END. BREAK APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AT BEND WHERE HOOK IS FORMED FROM SPRING COIL. - [SDR 2003FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000691.md): Spar · cracked · May 27, 2003 · N6346N · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > CRACK UNDER PLYWOOD PLATE, BOTH CRACKS FLOW THE GRAIN. - [SDR CA021029008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021029008.md): Cable · misinstalled · Sep 25, 2002 · Bbavia 7ECA · Rudder Control System > (CAN) RT FORWARD RUDDER CABLE ATTACH MICO-SLEEVE FAILED DURING TAXI. ON AME INSPECTION MICO-SLEEVE FOUND TO NOT BE CRIMPED DOWN TO PROPER DIMENSION. MICO-SLEEVE REPLACED AND CRIMPED PROPERLY. ALL MICO-SLEEVES ON AIRCRAFT CHECKED FOR PROPER CRIMP. LT FORWARD RU - [SDR 2002FA0000831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000831.md): Spar Cap · cracked · Jul 18, 2002 · N6312N · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 00-25-02R1, THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A COMPRESSION CRACK AT THE AILERON CENTER HINGE ATTACH BRACKET, UPPER HOLE. THE CRACK IS VISIBLE ON THE FORWARD AND AFT FACE OF THE SPAR EXTENDING UP FROM THE BOLT HOLE AND ACROSS - [SDR 2002FA0000356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000356.md): Spar · damaged · Mar 18, 2002 · N9571S · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > WHILE RECOVERING WINGS FOUND NUMEROUS LOOSE RIBS THAT HAD RUBBED GROVES IN THE SPARS. SOME SMALL CRACKS ORIGINATING FROM THE NAIL HOLES. AIRPLANE HAD BEEN USED IN AEROBATICS. REPLACED ALL FOUR WING SPARS. - [SDR CA020322006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020322006.md): Control Cable · frayed · Mar 7, 2002 · Bbavia 7ECA · Elevator Control System > (CAN) DURING ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION BEFORE ADDITION TO FLEET, THE TRIM CABLES WERE FOUND TO BE CHAFING ON THE TOP ELEVATOR CABLE. THESE CABLES RUN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ONE ANOTHER AND IT APPEARS THAT THE ELEVATOR CABLE WAS RUN OVER THE TRIM CABLES RATHER THAN - [SDR TVM2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TVM2002F00000.md): Spar · cracked · Feb 1, 2002 · N6309N · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD, A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE RIGHT FORWARD WOODEN WING SPAR APPROXIMATELY 30 INCHES LONG. - [SDR 2002FA0000232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000232.md): Flange · loose · Aug 15, 2001 · N57679 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Miscellaneous Structure > FOUND LOOSE NAILS LESS THAN.1250 OUT ON SECOND RIB OUTBOARD OF STRUT AFT SPAR. FIRST AND SECOND RIB INBOARD OF STRUT AND FIRST RIB OUTBOARD OF STRUT AND FRONT SPAR ALL ON RIGHT WING. LEFT WING, FOUND LOOSE NAILS MORE THAN.1250 OR MISSING ON 1ST AND 2ND RIB - [SDR 2002FA0000255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000255.md): Fastener · missing · Aug 1, 2001 · N86983 · Bbavia 7ECA · Miscellaneous Hardware > NUMEROUS RIB NAILS MISSING OR BACKED OUT FARTHER THAN.1250 ON FORWARD AND AFT WING SPARS, LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS. INSPECTED SPARS AND REPLACED SUCH NAILS. - [SDR 2002FA0000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000239.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 27, 2001 · N2763G · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, WING SPAR INSPECTION IAW AD., FOUND LONGITUDINAL CRACKS IN THE AREA OF WING STRUT ATTACH POINTS. RIGHT FORWARD SPAR LONGITUDINAL CRACK OBSERVED FROM MISSING CENTER RIB NAIL, INBOARD FROM THE STRUT ATTACH DOUBLER APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH - [SDR 2002FA0000347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000347.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 25, 2001 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > TROUBLE AREA IN THE REGION OF LIFT STRUT ATTACHMENT POINT, REMOVED VARNISH AND SMALL AMOUNT OF WOOD, COULD IDENTIFY SMALL CRACK IN THE GLUE JOINT ON REAR FACE OF RT REAR WING SPAR. ALSO DETECTED ON UPPER EDGE OF RT REAR SPAR A TOTAL OF 5 COMPRESSION TYPE CRA - [SDR CA010810013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010810013.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 25, 2001 · Bbavia 7ECA · Wing Spar > (CAN) BOTH WINGS WERE STRIPPED OF FABRIC & L/E MATERIAL REMVD DURING INSP. BOTH WING TIPS WERE REMVD ALONG WITH FUEL TANKS & AILERON BELLCRANKS. SPARS WERE BLOWN WITH COMPRESSED AIR THEN WASHED DOWN WITH MILD SOAP & WARM WATER. THE INSP THEN PROCEEDED USING HI - [SDR 2002FA0000243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000243.md): Fastener · missing · May 17, 2001 · N9510S · Bbavia 7ECA · Miscellaneous Hardware > APPROXIMATELY 8 RIB ATTACH NAILS WERE FOUND MISSING ON EACH WING. (BOTH SPARS) SCRATCHES AND GOUGES WERE FOUND ON LEFT REAR SPAR MID AREA. THESE WERE APPARENTLY MADE BY REPAIRMAN SLIDING RIBS DOWN SPAR, DURING THE LAST REPAIR OF WING. BOTH WINGS WILL HAVE Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca/reports.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 = '7ECA' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca/reports --- 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.