Champion 7GCBC

Service difficulty reports · 46

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SDR CA141020007Spar · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOR FERRY FLIGHT DEFECT IN BUTT END OF SPAR AT ATTACH FITTING NOTICED A/C GROUND FOR REPAIRS AND FURTHER EVALUATION.Oct 20, 2014 · Blanca 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR CA140925006Battery Pack · inoperative(CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE ELT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERIES WERE TIME-EXPIRED AND VERY LOW VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1 VOLT FOR 3 OUT OF 4 BATTERIES). THE ELT WAS MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE WITH A STICKER INDICATING THAT THE BATTERIES WERE NEXT DUESep 22, 2014 · Blanca 7GCBC · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2014FA0000451Magneto · failedAFTER GROUND RUN, DISCOVERED THAT THE LT MAGNETO HAD FAILED IN FLIGHT.Jul 25, 2014 · N8943 · Blanca 7GCBC · Magneto/DistributorSDR OXZS2014022000092Handle · crackedHANDLE CRACKED AND SNAPPED OFF RENDERING THE FLAPS UNUSABLE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 13 YEARS OF REGULAR USAGE. THE CAUSE WAS PROBABLY RELATED TO DESIGNS OF THE HANDLE WHICH LACKED SUFFICIENT REINFORCEMENT AT THE FULCRUM OF THE HANDLE WHICH MADE THE HANDLE VULNEFeb 4, 2014 · N2828C · Blanca 7GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2013FA0000441Spar · crackedDURING INSPECTION OF WING IAW AD 2000-25-02R1, FOUND CRACK IN REAR SPAR ABOUT THREE INCHES LONG. ORIGINATES FROM FLAP SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACH POINT OUTWARD.Jul 16, 2013 · N50564 · Blanca 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 2010FA0000936Ignition Switch · mismanufacturedTHE SWITCH WAS INSTLLED IN ACFT ON 8/3/10. IT WAS BRAND NEW, RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. THIS MODEL SWITCH HAS THE STARTER FUNCTION. WHEN THE SWITCH WAS TURNED TO THE START POSITION, THE STARTER RELAY WOULD NOT OPERATE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, THAug 3, 2010 · N712J · Blanca 7GCBC · Ignition SwitchingSDR CA090915003Follower · broken(CAN) HEAD OF CAM FOLLOWER BROKE OFF AND JAMMED UNDER HEAD OF AJOINING FOLLOWER, DAMAGING CRANKCASE. (TC# 20090915003)Jul 29, 2009 · Blanca 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2009FA0000454Tail Wheel · crackedFOUND TAILWHEEL HAD LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN BRACKET ASSEMBLY.May 28, 2009 · N78SE · Bbavia 7GCBC · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2008FA0000323Sleeve · crimpedRIGHT RUDDER CABLE SEPARATED AT RUDDER BELLCRANK DURING RECOVERY OF INTENTIONAL LEFT SPIN. CABLE APPARENTLY PULLED OUT OF NICOPRESS SLEEVE. AIRPLANE WAS LANDED AT KCHA, WITHOUT INCIDENT, AFTER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.May 4, 2008 · N53718 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA061120006Rudder Pedal · cracked(CAN) DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE THE LT FRONT RUDDER/BRAKE PEDAL WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL UPRIGHT AND THE OB PEDAL HINGE. THE DEFECT APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY BRAKING FORCES APPLIED BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN THE REAR SEAT, THNov 20, 2006 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA061002005Cable · damaged(CAN) IAW AD 2005-24-10 AND MFG SERVICE LETTER NR 427, THE FLIGHT CONTROL CABLE INCLUDED IN THE WING RETROFIT KIT WAS INSPECTED FOR PROPER SWAGING. AILERON CABLES REQUIRED PROPER SWAGING. (TC NR 20061002005)Aug 31, 2006 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Aileron Tab Control SystemSDR 2006FA0000500Spar · crackedDURING WING RECOVER, FOUND LT WING FRONT SPAR WITH A CRACK ORIGINATING AT THE BUTT END, FOLLOWING THE WOOD GRAIN OB THROUGH UPPER ATTACH BRACKET HOLES AND EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH PAST IB MOST FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKET, UPPER HOLE. NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKSApr 28, 2006 · N88237 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 2005FA0001442Control Cable · brokenLT RUDDER CABLE BROKE NEAR REAR SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT BOLT. NO EVIDENCE OF CABLE CHAFFING ON REAR SEAT FRAME, PULLEY AREA, CABLE GUIDE OR SIDE PANEL UPHOLSTERY. OPTIONAL WIDE REAR SEAT. NTSB SENT CABLE TO LAB FOR ANALYSIS. RESULTS PENDING. AC HAD MADE 3 LSep 30, 2005 · N113AW · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2005FA0001356Spar · crackedCRACKED SPAR PLATE AT WING STRUT ATTACHMENT LT WING. APPEARS THAT SOME ONE HAS ATTEMPTED TO ADD GLUE TO PLATE FROM A HOLE CUT INTO FABRIC ON TOP WING. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS CRACK HAS BEEN THERE FOR SOME TIME. COULD NOT DETERMINE IF MAIN SPAR CRACKED OR SPLITSep 22, 2005 · N5033V · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR CA041221003Muffler · cracked(CAN) AD CF90-03R2 REQUIRES PRESSURE TESTING OF MUFFLERS USED FOR CABIN HEAT. CRACK NOTED AT RT END PLATE ABOVE INLET PORT, AT OUTER EDGE OF PREVIOUS WELD REPAIR. CRACK WAS NOT INSIDE CABIN HEAT MUFF AREA.Dec 10, 2004 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2004FA0000773Line · chafedIN COMPLIANCE WITH MFG SL NR 419. FOUND FUEL LINE CHAFED OVER .5000 WAY THROUGH TUBE WALL. CAUSED BY FLAP ACTUATOR. CHAFE WAS NOT VISIBLE. FOUND BY FEELING. RECOMMEND MFG RUN LINE STRAIGHT THROUGH FUSELAGE WALL THEN ROUTE AFT. ALSO RECOMMEND MAKING INTO Jun 27, 2004 · N86727 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2004FA0000574Spar · damagedTWO SPARS SPLIT AT WING ROOT WING ATTACH FITTINGS, ONE SPAR SPLIT AT WING LIFT STRUT ATTACH FITTING. SPLITS FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. PROBABLE CAUSE: DRYING AND SHRINKAGE.Jun 11, 2004 · N50338 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR CA040512005Spar · chafed(CAN) ON METAL-SPAR WINGS RETROFITTED TO THIS AC THE AFT SPARS HAVE THREE FOOT STIFFENERS RIVETED TO THEM AT AFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. CLEARANCE BETWEEN FABRIC AND STIFFENER IS MINIMAL, AND INSPECTION HOLE COVER CLIPS CAN CONTACT STIFFENER AND CHAFE GROOVES INTOMay 7, 2004 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 2004F00121Leg Assy · brokenUPON LANDING, GEAR RT MLG, BROKE FLUSH AT FUSELAGE. AIRCRAFT HAD SADDLE BLOCKS INSTALLED BY STC437SWP. THE LANDING GEAR BREAK, SHOW SIGNS OF INTERGRANULAR CORROSION.Mar 26, 2004 · N31276 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA031203005Line · loose(CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE AND SMOKE. LANDED OFF AIRPORT TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. NO LOSS OF POWER. INSPECTION REVEALED A LOOSE OIL PRESSURE LINE AT ENGINE. THE TECHNICAL RECORDS SHOWED NO INDICATION OF WORK BEING CARRIED OUT IN THAT ANov 19, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA030708007Window · damaged(CAN) THE ONLY EXPLANATION WE HAVE FOR THIS BURNED AREA COMES FROM THE FEW TIMES THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE, OR DURING FLIGHT. IT MIGHT SOUND CRAZY, BUT SUNLIGHT MUST HIT THE GLASS AT THE RIGHT PERFECT ANGLE, BUNDLE THE LIGHT LIKE A MAGNIFYING GLASSApr 15, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 2003FA0000226Pushrod · looseAILERON RODEND JAM NUTS FOUND LOOSE. HAVE FOUND SIMULAR CONDITION ON PREVIOUS AIRCRAFT NEW FROM FACTORY.Feb 19, 2003 · N257AC · Bbavia 7GCBC · AileronsSDR CA030218006Tube · cracked(CAN) AIRCRAFT HAS OVER 2,700 HOURS OF TOWING GLIDERS OFF A GRASS STRIP. DEFECT WAS FOUND DURING RECOVERING OF FUSELAGE. VERTICAL CRACK ON BOTH SIDES OF LT REAR GEAR 'U' BOLT BUSHING IN 'U' BOLT ATTACH TUBE.Feb 5, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA030106017Cotter Pin · broken(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION THE FLAP HANDLE RELEASE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT ENGAGING THE FLAPS IN THE CORRECT DEGREES SETTING. UPON INVESTIGATING THE FLAP HANDLE ASSEMBLY, WE FOUND A BROKEN COTTER PIN PN 38022 LOCATED IN THE RELEASE ASSEMBLY. THE FLAP HANDLEAug 27, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA020313001Spar · cracked(CAN) LT WING SPAR CRACKS WERE FOUND. THE FRONT SPAR WAS CRACKED FROM THE STRUT ATTACHMENT OUTBOARD. THE REAR SPAR HAD A SEVERE COMMPRESSION CRACK STARTING 3 FEET FROM WINGTIP, PROGRESSING OUTBOARD.Mar 13, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR CA020408006Axle · sheared(CAN) DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN ON ICE THE AIRCRAFT CROSSED OVER SOME SMALL SNOWMOBILE TRACKS. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE THE RIGHT SKI SEPARATED. THE SKI, STILL ATTACHED BY THE SAFETY WIRE, FLAILED AROUND CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE BELLY AND RT STRMar 11, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2002FA0000236Spar · crackedFOUND A CRACK AT THE SPAR BUTT ON THE RIGHT FORWARD SPAR WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD. THE CRACK WAS CLOSE TO THE WING ATTACH FITTING WHICH LIMITED THE ABILITY TO FULLY INSPECT THE CRACK WITHOUT MAJOR DISASSEMBLY. A PIECE OF .020 INCH SAFETY WIRE WAS ABLE TO GO IOct 17, 2001 · N8807 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 2001FA0000415Spar · crackedWHILE INSPECTING WING SPARS IN COMPLIANCE WITH AD, THE FRONT SPAR IN THE RIGHT WING WAS FOUND TO HAVE A COMPRESSION CRACK AT THE BUTT END AND THE REAR SPAR IN THE LEFT WING WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK APPROXIMATELY 14 INCHES INBOARD FROM THE TIP.Oct 4, 2001 · N5074X · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 2002FA0000237Fastener · looseRIGHT WING: 16 LOOSE NAILS, 3 VERY LOOSE, 1 MISSING LEFT WING: 9 LOOSE NAILS, 0 VERY LOOSE, 0 MISSING.Aug 13, 2001 · N38WK · Bbavia 7GCBC · Miscellaneous HardwareSDR 2002FA0000251Spar · crackedDETECTED COMPRESSION CRACK AT TOP OF AFT SPAR ON THE OUTBOARD END OF LIFT STRUT DOUBLER PLATE. CRACK PROGRESSED DOWN AFT SIDE ABOUT 1 INCH. LONGITUDINAL CRACK WAS ALSO FOUND IN AFT SPAR LAST 12 INCHES NEAR TIP. CRACK WAS IN CENTER OF SPAR. WHEN THE WING WJul 17, 2001 · N2546Z · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 20010613CW006Arm · wornAN4 BOLT ACTS AS TERMINAL END OF CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE AND IS FREE TO ROTATE IN HOLE DRILLED NEAR END OF SHAFT ASSY ARM OF CARB HEAT BUTTERFLY VALVE IN CARB AIR INTAKE BOX. FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT, RESULTING FROM CARB HEAT APP. HAS ELONGATED HOLE IN ARM AND CUTMay 26, 2001 · N7650S · Bbavia 7GCBC · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR LAO2002F00000Spar · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION AD (WING SPAR CRACKING) WAS COMPLIED WITH IAW SB PER AD. A LONGITUDINAL CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE FRONT LEFT HAND WING SPAR THAT STARTED NEAR THE LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT AND RAN INBOARD APPROXIMATELY 36 INCHES TOWARDS THE WING ROOT.Apr 1, 2001 · N5151X · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 20010419CW005Nut · mismanufacturedFOUND NEW AXLE NUTS TO HAVE CHAMFER CUT ON INSIDE DIAMETER, WHERE NUT CONTACTS BEARING. CONTACTED MFG., CONFIRMED THAT NO CHAMFER SHOULD BE PRESENT ON INSIDE DIAMETER.Feb 20, 2001 · N613PC · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing GearSDR 20000731SH003Bolt · brokenLEFT SIDE, LANDING GEAR DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. (X)Jul 6, 2000 · N10989 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 20000731SH002Bolt · brokenLEFT SIDE, LANDING GEAR DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. (X)Jul 6, 2000 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA000530027Axle · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN BEND JUST BELOW FORWARD UPPER BOLT HOLEApr 11, 2000 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 99ZZZX3094Spar · crackedWHILE C/W AD 98-05-04 INSPECTING WING SPARS FOR CRACKS, FOUND A CRACK ON THE RT FORWARD INBOARD SPAR ATTACH POINT. THE CRACK PROTRUDED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH A PLYWOOD DOUBLER ABOUT 2 INCHES. INSTALLED NEW WINGS WITH METAL SPARS FROM CHAMPION AIRCRAFT.Aug 5, 1999 · N36233 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 97ZZZX4812P Lead · shortedFORCED LANDING DUE TO ENGINE STOPPAGE. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED ENGINE STOPPAGE DUE TO WIRE BETWEEN MASTER SWITCH LOCATED ABOVE AND LEFT OF PILOT'S HEAD AND THE OVERVOLTAGE RELAY LOCATED ON RIGHT UPPER SIDE OF ENGINE FIREWALL BECOMING EXTREMELY HOT. THE EXTRAug 31, 1997 · N1880G · Bbavia 7GCBC · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR 97ZZZX2902Spar · crackedWHILE C/W AMERICAN CHAMPION SL 406 RE: CRACKED SPARS. BOTH MAIN SPARS FOUND TO HAVE HAIRLINE CRACKS OPPOSITE THE UPPER INBOARD ATTACH BOLT FOLLOWING THE SPAR GRAIN. BOTH WINGS TO BE REPLACED WITH FACTORY NEW WINGS. 1974 CITABRIA 7GCBC 700 HRS TTSN. NEVER Jun 12, 1997 · N88083 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 97ZZZX2901Spar · crackedWHILE C/W AMERICAN CHAMPION SL 406 RE: CRACKED SPARS. BOTH MAIN SPARS FOUND TO HAVE HAIRLINE CRACKS OPPOSITE THE UPPER INBOARD ATTACH BOLT FOLLOWING THE SPAR GRAIN. BOTH WINGS TO BE REPLACED WITH FACTORY NEW WINGS. 1974 CITABRIA 7GCBC 700 HRS TTSN. NEVER Jun 12, 1997 · N88083 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 97ZZZX539Fitting · crackedDURING INVESTIGATION OF FATAL ACCIDENT (MIA97FA047), THE LEFT FORWARD LIFT STRUT TO WING SPAR FITTING WAS FOUND CRCKED IN 2 PLACES AT THE OUTBOARD WELD TERMINALS. ONE CRACK CROSSED THE FITTING FLANGE AND PROGRESSED .3750 INCH VERTICALLY ON THE WEB OF THE FITTJan 17, 1997 · N7596F · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AU960856Shaft · worn(AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT LH IDLER GEAR SHAFT ATTACHMENT HOLES ELONGATED,LOCKWIRE BROKEN, BOLTS NECKED AND SHAFT LOOSEApr 25, 1996 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR CA960320003Spar · cracked(CAN)SUBJECT SPAR INDICATED IRREGULAR LINES ACROSS THE GRAIN AT 14 INCHES AND 92 INCHES FROM THE ROOT END, BOTH FORE AND AFT FACES. REFERENCE MATERIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WOOD CHAPTER 4, FIG.4-32 AND FIG.4-8A.SUBMITTER EXPLAINS HE HAS SEEN THIS BEFORE AND HAS SUBMFeb 15, 1996 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR CA960320001Bolt · corroded(CAN)DURING SPAR REPLACEMENT ON THE WING, ALL BOLTS WERE FOUND TO BE CORRODING WHERE THEY CONTACT THE WOOD. THE HEAD AND THREAD OF THE BOLTS WAS FOUND TO BE CLEAN AND BRIGHT BUT THE SHANK OF THE BOLT IN TH E WOOD SHOWS SERIOUS CORROSION.Feb 15, 1996 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA951027007Spar · cracked(CAN)SUBJECT SPAR INDICATED IRREGULAR LINES ACROSS THE GRAIN AT 163 INCHES FROM THE ROOT END. FORE AND AFT SPAR FACES CLEANED AND SANDED & THE VERTICAL LINES REMAINED. PRESSURED APPLIED TO THE SPAR EACH SI DE INDICATED SLIGHT MOVEMENT. A HARD DOWNWARD PRESSUREOct 19, 1995 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing SparSDR 95ZZZX6808Elt · antenna detachedTHE AUXILIARY ANTENNA THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE ELT BODY HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE AND DISAPPEARED INTO THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE OWNER HAS FOUND IT EACH TIME. HOWEVER, SUBMITTER SUGGESTS AN OBJECT THIS SIZE COULD EASILY JAM CONTROL, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO IMPRSep 21, 1995 · N88110 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Emergency Locator Beacon
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