# Champion 7FC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 21101NX - Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION - Model: 7FC - 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: 164 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc 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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [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 57-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-20-01): Fireproof Steering Link Boot · American Champion 7FC - [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Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more.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 (164, first 50) - [N123BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123BK): [Buscombe Stanley G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSCOMBE%20STANLEY%20G), [Sacramento, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sacramento), built 1959, S/N 7FC-331 - [N228W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228W): [Varona Pedro A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VARONA%20PEDRO%20A), [Lake Placid, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Placid), built 1958, S/N 7FC-255 - [N31TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31TW): [Hall Wendell W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20WENDELL%20W), [Cheraw, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Cheraw), S/N 7FC-170 - [N428CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N428CA): [Jones Steven L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20STEVEN%20L), [Winnebago, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Winnebago), S/N 428 - [N4838E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4838E): [Roberts Calvin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20CALVIN%20D), [Bluebell, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Bluebell), S/N 7FC-295 - [N4839E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4839E): [Heckman Burt W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HECKMAN%20BURT%20W), [Mcclave, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Mcclave), built 1959, S/N 7FC-296 - [N4848E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4848E): [Concannon Michael V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONCANNON%20MICHAEL%20V), [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis), built 1959, S/N 7FC-299 - [N4869E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4869E): [Hogue James R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGUE%20JAMES%20R%20TRUSTEE), [Spring Valley, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Spring%20Valley), built 1959, S/N 7FC-310 - [N4870E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4870E): [Wells Kris G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20KRIS%20G), [Barron, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Barron), S/N 7FC-311 - [N4873E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4873E): [Rice Johnny D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICE%20JOHNNY%20D), [Rosharon, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rosharon), built 1959, S/N 7FC-313 - [N4874E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4874E): [Jenkins Don C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20DON%20C), [Wymore, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Wymore), built 1959, S/N 7FC-314 - [N4878E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4878E): [Poklar Norman A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POKLAR%20NORMAN%20A), [Mount Orab, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mount%20Orab), S/N 7FC-316 - [N4884E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4884E): [Peck James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PECK%20JAMES%20M), [Harrisburg, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Harrisburg), built 1959, S/N 7FC-317 - [N4898E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4898E): [Hagler Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGLER%20THOMAS%20J), [Paradise, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paradise), built 1959, S/N 7FC-321 - [N50778](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50778): [Hernando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hernando), built 1961, S/N 432, Sale reported - [N599S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N599S): [Iron Pillar Properties Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRON%20PILLAR%20PROPERTIES%20INC), [Falkville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Falkville), S/N 7FC-462 - [N644MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N644MP): [Pasztalaniec Matthew S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PASZTALANIEC%20MATTHEW%20S), [Monterey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Monterey), S/N 7FC-192 - [N678DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N678DW): [Anderson Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20TIMOTHY), [Pilot Rock, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Pilot%20Rock), built 1957, S/N 7FC-95 - [N6ND](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6ND): [Lind Mitchell W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIND%20MITCHELL%20W), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1958, S/N 7FC-200 - [N7503B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7503B): [Rigby, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rigby), S/N 7FC-11, Sale reported - [N7507E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7507E): [Ball Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALL%20ROBERT%20L), [Clinton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Clinton), built 1958, S/N 7FC-227 - [N7508B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7508B): [Crane Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRANE%20KENNETH%20W), [Oak Ridge, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Oak%20Ridge), built 1957, S/N 7FC-13 - [N7513B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7513B): [Wood Kent A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20KENT%20A), [Holmes Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Holmes%20Beach), built 1957, S/N 7FC-17 - [N7513E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7513E): [Rag Wings And Radials Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAG%20WINGS%20AND%20RADIALS%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Georgetown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Georgetown), built 1958, S/N 7FC-233 - [N7515B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7515B): [Jeffryes Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEFFRYES%20RICHARD%20B), [Creswell, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Creswell), built 1957, S/N 7FC-19 - [N7517E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7517E): [Vanherck Glen D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANHERCK%20GLEN%20D), [Bonne Terre, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bonne%20Terre), built 1958, S/N 7FC-236 - [N7518B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7518B): [Maxwell Richard H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXWELL%20RICHARD%20H), [Grove City, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Grove%20City), built 1957, S/N 7FC-23 - [N7522B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7522B): [Tailwheelin LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILWHEELIN%20LLC), [Richland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Richland), S/N 7FC-25 - [N7526B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7526B): [Tyree Chris L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TYREE%20CHRIS%20L), [Arley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Arley), built 1957, S/N 7FC-29 - [N7526E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7526E): [Kerlin Matthew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERLIN%20MATTHEW%20D), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 1958, S/N 7FC-238 - [N7528B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7528B): [Fairley Stephen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRLEY%20STEPHEN%20M), [Petal, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Petal), built 1957, S/N 7FC-31 - [N7529B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7529B): [Teck Roger M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TECK%20ROGER%20M), [Mayfield, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Mayfield), built 1957, S/N 7FC-32 - [N7532B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7532B): [Rimck Lloyd F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIMCK%20LLOYD%20F), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), built 1957, S/N 7FC-35 - [N7533B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7533B): [Joe Dory Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOE%20DORY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Star, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Star), S/N 37-57 - [N7534B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7534B): [Mandan Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANDAN%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Chester, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Chester), built 1957, S/N 7FC-38 - [N7534E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7534E): [Matta Figueroa Eduardo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATTA%20FIGUEROA%20EDUARDO), [Chapman, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Chapman), built 1958, S/N 7FC-243 - [N7536E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7536E): [Cheslik Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHESLIK%20MICHAEL%20S), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1958, S/N 7FC-244 - [N7537B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7537B): [Parker William Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20WILLIAM%20SCOTT), [Barnesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Barnesville), S/N 7FC-41 - [N7537E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7537E): [Gallaway David P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALLAWAY%20DAVID%20P), [Albany, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Albany), S/N 7FC-245 - [N7539E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7539E): [Pierce Stephan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20STEPHAN%20L), [Graham, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Graham), built 1958, S/N 7FC-246 - [N7540E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7540E): [Cottrell Mark C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COTTRELL%20MARK%20C), [Leitchfield, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Leitchfield), built 1958, S/N 7FC-247 - [N7545B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7545B): [Lrh Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LRH%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Pendleton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Pendleton), built 1957, S/N 7FC-48 - [N7546E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7546E): [Lanier Dennis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANIER%20DENNIS%20A), [Columbus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Columbus), built 1958, S/N 7FC-250 - [N7550B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7550B): [Pomeroy Jess P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POMEROY%20JESS%20P), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), S/N 7FC-52 - [N7551B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7551B): [Mcvicker Matt G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCVICKER%20MATT%20G), [Des Moines, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Des%20Moines), built 1957, S/N 7FC-53 - [N7552E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7552E): [Bouchard Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUCHARD%20SCOTT%20A), [Medford, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Medford), built 1958, S/N 7FC-253 - [N7556B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7556B): [Lund Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUND%20KEVIN%20J), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), S/N 7FC58 - [N7557B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7557B): [Tovani Michael O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOVANI%20MICHAEL%20O), [Windsor, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Windsor), built 1957, S/N 7FC-59 - [N7558B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7558B): [Greene Bailey Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENE%20BAILEY%20MICHAEL), [Maiden, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Maiden), built 1957, S/N 7FC-60 - [N7559E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7559E): [Morley Thomas O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORLEY%20THOMAS%20O), [Emmett, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Emmett), S/N 7FC-256 All 164: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc/aircraft.md ## STCs approved for it (126, 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 SA00165BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00165BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Datalink Coupler, part number 700-00015-000 per Avidyne Corporation Master Document List, Document No. AVACP-006 dtd 1/2/93 or later FAA-approved revisions.. Avidyne Corporation - [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 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 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 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 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 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 - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation All 126: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (179, 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 WPR25LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA242), Jul 31, 2025: Champion 7FC (N50778), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA023), Oct 3, 2023: Champion 7FC (N4878E), Hawkinsville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the carburetor fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA23LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA167), Oct 24, 2022: Champion 7FC (N6ND), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls. - [NTSB WPR22LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA369), Sep 10, 2022: Champion 7FC (N7550B), Maxwell, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA21LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA058), Nov 28, 2020: Champion 7FC (N7596B), Georgetown, DE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA21LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA022), Oct 14, 2020: Champion 7FC (N7532E), Moneta, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fight instructor’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was in the correct position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA013), Oct 10, 2014: Champion 7FC (N7591B), Reidsville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR12CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA376), Aug 30, 2012: Champion 7FC (N4849E), Terrebonne, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's physical impairment, which adversely affected his ability to properly operate the airplane. - [NTSB ERA11CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA366), Jun 18, 2011: Champion 7FC (N7583E), Wellsville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN09CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA192), Mar 6, 2009: Champion 7FC (N7681E), Thomas, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW07CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA177), Jul 25, 2007: Aeronca Champion (N9870B), Kirbyville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm. - [NTSB MIA06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA127), Aug 12, 2006: American Champion 7EC (N9898B), Palmetto, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB NYC06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA194), Aug 5, 2006: Champion 7FC (N9866B), Harmonsburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA070), Feb 18, 2006: Champion 7FC (N7694E), Dover-Foxcroft, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA040), Jan 6, 2005: Champion 7FC (N8566E), Soperton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a… - [NTSB ANC05CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA011), Oct 30, 2004: Champion 7FC (N4851E), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB CHI04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA160), Jun 20, 2004: Champion 7FC (N7690E), Carmi, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, his decision to continue the takeoff when the aircraft had left the runway surface, and his selection of unsuitable… - [NTSB NYC03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA140), Jun 27, 2003: Champion 7EC (N7570E), Point Pleasant, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The CFI's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX01LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA293), Aug 25, 2001: Champion 7FC (N9857B), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA013), Sep 30, 1999: Champion 7FC (N4873E), Powderly, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, during which he failed to detect the disconnected tailwheel steering assembly. - [NTSB NYC98FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA166), Aug 12, 1998: Champion 7FC (N8520E), Alliance, OH, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during the approach which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience and lack… - [NTSB IAD98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA080), Jul 19, 1998: Aeronca 7FC (N7694E), Somesville, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate planning and decision, which fail to consider the effect of takeoff in the direction of the sunlight, which resulted in the pilot encountering sunglare and the loss of aircraft… - [NTSB IAD96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA086), May 25, 1996: Champion 7FC (N456JE), Stevensville, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the amount of fuel he had onboard the airplane which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the high… - [NTSB FTW96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA052), Nov 24, 1995: Champion 7FC (N9899B), Fredericksburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the binding tailwheel and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes. - [NTSB FTW95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA143), Mar 21, 1995: Piper PA-18 (N99MP), Gail, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT LOW ALTITUDE. FACTORS WERE GUSTY WINDS AND INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR MANEUVERING. - [NTSB BFO94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA162), Sep 29, 1994: Champion 7FC (N7695E), Sacramento, KY, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. - [NTSB SEA94FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA221), Aug 24, 1994: Champion 7FC (N7598B), Tacoma, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: PILOT INCAPACITATION DUE TO A HEART ATTACK. - [NTSB FTW92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA174), Jun 30, 1992: Champion 7FC (N8942R), Paris, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION POWER LOSS. FACTORS WERE A LOOSE FUEL CAP, INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB MIA92IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA141), Jun 24, 1992: CASA 212 (N428CA), Mayaguez, PR, incident, no damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE NOSEGEAR ASSEMBLY STEERING ACTUATOR DUE TO PLAY AT THE LOWER TRUNNION, WHICH CAUSED A VIBRATION, FAILURE OF THE STEERING ACTUATOR, SUBSEQUENT ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL, AND ON-GROUND… - [NTSB LAX91LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA397), Sep 17, 1991: Aeronca 7FC (N7550E), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES AND RUDDER AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE'S MAKE AND MODEL. - [NTSB FTW91LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA099), Jun 16, 1991: Champion 7FC (N7680E), Medina, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. - [NTSB LAX91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA238), Jun 2, 1991: Bellanca 7FC (N8527E), Sedona, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING AND ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A BERM. - [NTSB BFO90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA066), Jul 31, 1990: Champion 7EC (N8575E), Peebles, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. - [NTSB LAX89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA033), Nov 3, 1988: Champion 7FC (N9874Y), Hesperia, CA, destroyed - [NTSB LAX87LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA078), Jan 9, 1987: Champion 7EC (N7515E), Oakland, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB BFO86FIG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FIG03), Aug 31, 1986: Champion 7FC (N9853Y), Baltimore, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA140), May 23, 1985: Champion 7FC (N781VY), Watkins, CO, destroyed - [NTSB ATL85LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA094), Feb 9, 1985: Champion 7FC (N7507E), Louisville, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX84LA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA497), Sep 22, 1984: Champion 7FC (N7545B), Merced, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA245), Sep 1, 1984: Champion 7FC (N7580E), Fort Drum, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC83LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA109), May 8, 1983: Aeronca 7AC (N8550E), Old Bridge, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA136), Mar 2, 1983: Bellanca 7FC (N7535B), Lake City, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA036), Nov 14, 1982: Champion 7FC (N7682E), Alexandria, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82DA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA173), May 16, 1982: Aeronca 7EC (N7533B), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEC42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC42), Aug 30, 1981: Bellanca 7FC (N7690E), Ann Arbor, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DUJ87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ87), Jul 3, 1981: Champion 7FC (N8527E), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA019), Nov 30, 1980: Champion 7FC (N7516B), Hilton Head, SC, destroyed, 5 fatal - [NTSB IAD79DKW19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKW19), Jul 28, 1979: Champion 7FC (N7580E), Whitebluff, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79DER34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER34), Apr 17, 1979: Champion 7FC (N7546E), Glencoe, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUQ24), Apr 30, 1978: Champion 7FC (N7514B), Mojave, CA, substantial damage All 179: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (92, 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. - [Incident 20260319003229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260319003229I), Mar 19, 2026: Champion 7FC (N9058B), Manvel, TX, Minor damage. Pilot took off and the landing gear lock component failed allowing the right main gear to release from normal landing position. Pilot was informed of the… - [Incident 20260308001039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260308001039I), Mar 8, 2026: Champion 7FC (N7692E), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. On March 8, 2026 at approximately 1300 local time, an Aeronca Champion 7FC aircraft departed Tulsa Riverside Airport (krvs) and flew to okmulgee regional… - [Accident 20250731011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250731011409A), Jul 31, 2025: Champion 7FC (N50778), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. On July 31, 2025, at around 0830 MST, a Champion 7FC executed a landing at Moriarty Municipal Airport while on a personal flight performing touch and go… - [Accident 20231003020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231003020739A), Oct 3, 2023: Champion 7FC (N4878E), Hawkinsville, GA, Substantial damage. Hawkinsville, GA: [privacy data omitted], Aeronca 7FC, experienced a rough running engine and executed a hard forced landing in a soy bean field. POB: 2,… - [Accident 20221025016299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221025016299A), Oct 25, 2022: Champion 7FC (N6ND), North Polk City, FL, Destroyed. [privacy data omitted]A 158 Champion aircraft, experienced a control malfunction while doing maneuvers north of 4FD7 airport. The aircraft wanted to start… - [Accident 20220910016049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910016049A), Sep 10, 2022: Champion 7FC (N7550B), Maxwell, CA, Substantial damage. On September 10, 2022, the pilot[privacy data omitted] of the aircraft had purchased the aircraft the week prior to the event. He flew the aircraft for the… - [Incident 20210804014959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210804014959I), Aug 4, 2021: Champion 7FC (N9899B), Williamson, GA, Minor damage. On August 4, 2021, approximately 1330, aircraft model Champion 7A, landing at peachstate aerodrome (GA2) in Williamson, GA. During the rollout left main gear… - [Accident 20201128018869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201128018869A), Nov 28, 2020: Champion 7FC (N7596B), Georgetown, DE, Substantial damage. The pilot elected to land on runway 4 at ged believing this was the correct runway regarding winds. Winds were actually 280 6 KTS gusting to 16 and runway 28… - [Accident 20201014016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201014016899A), Oct 14, 2020: Champion 7FC (N7532E), Moneta, VA, Substantial damage. The flight instructor and student were flying in the traffic pattern. When doing the before landing checklist on downwind the student pilot inadvertently shut… - [Incident 20171117018849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171117018849I), Nov 17, 2017: Champion 7FC (N9077B), Gig Harbor, WA, Minor damage. On rollout rnwy 17 at tiw, PIC states the aircraft started to weathervane to the right. He stated there was an 18KT crosswind reported that day. He compensated… - [Accident 20141010019059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141010019059A), Oct 10, 2014: Champion 7FC (N7591B), Stoneville, NC, Substantial damage. After touch down the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The pilot attemped a go- around using improper technique, after he noticed he was headed… - [Accident 20120829019109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120829019109A), Aug 29, 2012: Champion 7FC (N4849E), Terrebonne, OR, Substantial damage. Airplane crashed into trees approximately on quarter mile from approach end of unimproved dirt airstrip. The airplane was substantially damaged and the… - [Accident 20110618013619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110618013619A), Jun 18, 2011: Champion 7FC (N7583E), Wellsville, PA, Substantial damage. During approach to land rwy 24 at airfield 62PA, pilot stalled aircraft over turf runway at approximately 10 feet above ground level. Aircraft landed hard and… - [Incident 20100605006019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100605006019I), Jun 5, 2010: Champion 7FC (N7570E), Pequot Lakes, MN, Minor damage. Private pilot in the front seat lost control of the aircraft on landing. The CFI in the rear seat failed to take control in a timely manner consequently the… - [Accident 20090306002309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090306002309A), Mar 6, 2009: Bbavia 7FC (N7681E), Thomas, OK, Substantial damage. Pilot took off from private airstrip and lost power. Attempted to land in open wheat field but when nose gear contacted the ground aircraft flipped on back… - [Incident 20080614834959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080614834959I), Jun 14, 2008: Bbavia 7FC (N4835E), Carthage, NC, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed and loss directional control after touchdown due to a crosswind, and the aircraft nosed over. No injuries and minor damage to aircraft. - [Accident 20060811017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060811017279A), Aug 11, 2006: Bbavia 7FC (N9898B), Palmetto, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On August 11, 2006 at 2000 EDT, a champion 7FC, N9898B, registered to seminole aviation assoc. Inc was departing on runway 25 at airport Manatee (48X) on… - [Accident 20060805017979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060805017979A), Aug 5, 2006: Bbavia 7FC (N9866B), Port Meadville, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 5, 2006, at approximately 1110 local time, N9866B, an Aeronca champion 7FC with the pilot [privacy data omitted] as pilot-in-command (PIC),… - [Accident 20060218002299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060218002299A), Feb 18, 2006: Bbavia 7FC (N7694E), Dover-Foxcroft, ME, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that after takeoff and on climb at approximately 1,000 to 1100 feet altitude, the engine quit. The pilot stated that several attempts to… - [Accident 20050106002049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050106002049A), Jan 6, 2005: Bbavia 7FC (N8566E), Soperton, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) After the pilot [privacy data omitted] started takeoff roll and the tail wheel just breaking ground, the aircraft banked slightly to the right. In the… - [Accident 20041030029569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041030029569A), Oct 30, 2004: Bbavia 7FC (N4851E), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot, acting as a certified flight instructor (CFI), was giving flight instruction for the purpose of awarding a tail wheel endorsement. When the… - [Accident 20040620016919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040620016919A), Jun 20, 2004: Bbavia 7FC (N7690E), Carmi, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot of N7690E was executing his fourth touch and go landing on runway 36 at the Carmi, Illinois airport when he failed to maintain positive control… - [Incident 20030916022959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030916022959I), Sep 16, 2003: Bbavia 7FC (N9866B), Meadville, PA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he entered traffic normally for runway 25 and intended to exit the runway at the first turn-off. The pilot determined that it was… - [Accident 20030627030549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030627030549A), Jun 27, 2003: Bbavia 7FC (N7570E), Point Pleasant, WV, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported during take-off and landings at 312 (Mason County Airport), on the third complete touch and go the tail came up normally, at approximately… - [Accident 20020511038429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020511038429A), May 11, 2002: Bbavia 7FC (N8525E), Neenah, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was making second landing at this airport when on approach aircraft suddenly dropped and contacted the ground approximately 225 feet short of… - [Accident 20010825022699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010825022699A), Aug 25, 2001: Bbavia 7FC (N9857B), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 25, 2001, at 1028 hours pacific daylight time, a champion 7FC, N9857B, was substantially damaged during a landing ground loop at the Reno/Stead… - [Incident 20010624013569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010624013569I), Jun 24, 2001: Bbavia 7FC (N9097B), Rock Springs, WY, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot lost directional control on takeoff in gusty wind. - [Accident 19990930045149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990930045149A), Sep 30, 1999: Bbavia 7FC (N4873E), Powderly, TX, No damage. (-23) Pilot lost control of a/c on landing which he blamed on the fact that his tailwheel springs had been stolen. - [Accident 19980812020599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980812020599A), Aug 12, 1998: Bbavia 7FC (N8520E), Alliance, OH, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) Aircraft was on approach for runway #9 at 2D1. At approximately 400 ft. from end of runway aircraft collided with the ground in a 45 degree nose down… - [Incident 19980728035809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980728035809I), Jul 28, 1998: Bbavia 7FC (N9899B), Comfort, TX, Minor damage. (-5) On July 28, 1998, at 12:30 hours, a champion MD. 7FC, N9899B, owned by Mr. James urquhart of kerrville, TX and operated by Mr. John shoemaker of center… - [Accident 19980719046409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980719046409A), Jul 19, 1998: Bbavia 7FC (N7694E), Someville, ME, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot began a take off in his float plane from a Pond. He said that as the plane lifted off, he was blinded by glare and became disoriented. The pilot… - [Incident 19960618019309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960618019309I), Jun 18, 1996: Bbavia 7EC (N7513B), Wahoo, NE, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot made a normal approach to the runway. He landed hard and the aircraft began to "wheelbarrow". The nose wheel became imbedded in a soft… - [Accident 19960525011569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960525011569A), May 25, 1996: Bbavia 7FC (N456JE), Brookings, OR, Substantial damage. Aircraft lost partial power on takeoff and attempted to return to airport, landed short of runway. - [Accident 19951124049729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951124049729A), Nov 24, 1995: Bbavia 7FC (N9899B), Fredericksburg, TX, Substantial damage. (-16) Pilot was on a local VFR pleasure flight. On landing, aircraft ran off left side of the runway and flipped. - [Accident 19950321004859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950321004859A), Mar 21, 1995: Piper PA18150 (N99MP), Gail, TX, Destroyed. Predator control flight hunting coyotes. Severe gusty wind raised wing at low altitude unable recover. Hit ground. - [Accident 19940929032379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940929032379A), Sep 29, 1994: Bbavia 7FC (N7695E), Sacramento, KY, Destroyed. Takeoff roll long. On climbout saw power line. Nose high climb. Low speed elected land in cornfield. - [Accident 19940824023029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940824023029A), Aug 24, 1994: Bbavia 7FC (N7598B), Tacoma, WA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Maneuvering at 200 ft AGL observed to turn increasing bank. Nosed down to impact. Severe cardivascular disease. - [Incident 19930603024729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930603024729I), Jun 3, 1993: Bbavia 7FC (N7545B), Durango, CO, Minor damage. Student lost directional control on gusty crosswind landing. Aircraft nosed over. - [Accident 19920630022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920630022659A), Jun 30, 1992: Bbavia 7FC (N8942R), Paris, TX, Substantial damage. Lost power en route. Nosed over on forced landing. Fuel tanks empty. Left wing fuel cap loose. Siphoned fuel. - [Incident 19920624047239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920624047239I), Jun 24, 1992: Casa C212200 (N428CA), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Experienced a severe vibration in the nosewheel on rollout. Veered off runway. Nose wheel steering actuator failed. - [Incident 19920507017899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920507017899I), May 7, 1992: Bbavia 7FC (N9870B), Sheridan, IN, Minor damage. Precautionary landing in field. Smoke from insulation when loose antenna wire contacted electrical bus bar. - [Accident 19910917040469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910917040469A), Sep 17, 1991: Bbavia 7FC (N7550E), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Veered on crosswind landing roll. Over controlled rudder and brakes and ground looped. Collapsing both main gears. - [Accident 19910616022119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910616022119A), Jun 16, 1991: Bbavia 7FC (N7680E), Medina, TX, Substantial damage. Aware of power lines accross approach path to Private strip but still struck same. Wires on tail. Landed sideways. - [Accident 19910602018759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910602018759A), Jun 2, 1991: Bbavia 7FC (N8527E), Sedona, AZ, Destroyed. Lost power. Collided with a berm on forced landing. No mechanical defects found. - [Incident 19910208002099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910208002099I), Feb 8, 1991: Bbavia 7FC (N9056B), Madison, WI, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing rollout. Veered off runway and hit a snow bank. - [Accident 19900731029379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900731029379A), Jul 31, 1990: Bbavia 7EC (N8575E), Peebles, OH, Substantial damage. Engine lost power en route. Struck a ditch and nosed up on forced landing. Conditions conducive for carburetor ice. - [Accident 19881103049069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881103049069A), Nov 3, 1988: Bbavia 7FC (N9874Y), Hesperia, CA, Substantial damage. Lost control and stalled on takeoff initial climb. Density altitude over gross weight and gusty crosswind factor. - [Incident 19880416049779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880416049779I), Apr 16, 1988: Bbavia 7FC (N4869E), Winter Haven, FL, Minor damage. Broken tailwheel springs caused loss of directional control on landing. Hit runway light and left gear collapsed. - [Incident 19880404019979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880404019979I), Apr 4, 1988: Casa C212200 (N428CA), San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pilot requested priority handling due to low fuel. Had 20 minutes of fuel remaining on landing. Gas gauges normal. - [Incident 19870927070469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870927070469I), Sep 27, 1987: Bbavia 7FC (N4835E), Palmyra, IN, Minor damage. The pilot reported that a gust of wind caused the aircraft to veer off the runway into a cornfield. All 92: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2022FA0000575](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000575), Oct 6, 2022: SPAR. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING AN AIRCRAFT PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT WING SPAR. IT IS LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRONT SPAR APPROXIMATELY 21 - [SDR 2007FA0000859](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000859), Jul 26, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. AC WAS BEING MODIFIED TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF WING SPAR INSPECTION HOLE KIT IAW STC NR SA005278E. A PORTION OF THE WING LEADING EDGE SKIN WAS REMOVED AND - [SDR 2007FA0000714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000714), Jul 26, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS BEING MODIFIED TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF WING SPAR INSP HOLE KITS AS SUPPLIED IAW STC NR SA00527SE. A PORTION OF THE WING LEADING EDGE SKIN WA - [SDR Z372003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Z372003F00001), Oct 1, 2003: IMPULSE COUPLING. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF, RETURNED TO AIRPORT. AFTER LANDING HE AGAIN CHECKED HIS MAG DROP AND REPORTED HIS LT MAG DROP TO BE ABOUT 300 RPM. FURT - [SDR 2002FA0000246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000246), Jul 18, 2001: SPAR. DEFECTIVE. CRACK VISIBLE MIDWAY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF RIGHT WING FRONT SPAR FROM 44 INCHES INBOARD ALONG SPAR TO APPROXIMATELY 130 INCHES FROM INBOARD. WOOD APPEARS TO BE - [SDR 2001FA0000081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000081), Jun 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. BOTH FRONT SPARS HAD SEVERE CRACKS AT ATTACH POINTS INTO BUSHINGS. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Champion AERONCA 7FC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7fc): 18 registered aircraft, registry code 2110162 - [Aeronca 7FC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7fc): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 2110124 --- 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.