# Service difficulty reports: Champion 7GCBC

A list on [Champion 7GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcbc.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA141020007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141020007.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 20, 2014 · Blanca 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOR FERRY FLIGHT DEFECT IN BUTT END OF SPAR AT ATTACH FITTING NOTICED A/C GROUND FOR REPAIRS AND FURTHER EVALUATION.
- [SDR CA140925006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140925006.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Sep 22, 2014 · Blanca 7GCBC · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (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 DUE
- [SDR 2014FA0000451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000451.md): Magneto · failed · Jul 25, 2014 · N8943 · Blanca 7GCBC · Magneto/Distributor
  > AFTER GROUND RUN, DISCOVERED THAT THE LT MAGNETO HAD FAILED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR OXZS2014022000092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OXZS2014022000092.md): Handle · cracked · Feb 4, 2014 · N2828C · Blanca 7GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > HANDLE 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 VULNE
- [SDR 2013FA0000441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000441.md): Spar · cracked · Jul 16, 2013 · N50564 · Blanca 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 2010FA0000936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000936.md): Ignition Switch · mismanufactured · Aug 3, 2010 · N712J · Blanca 7GCBC · Ignition Switching
  > THE 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, TH
- [SDR CA090915003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090915003.md): Follower · broken · Jul 29, 2009 · Blanca 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) HEAD OF CAM FOLLOWER BROKE OFF AND JAMMED UNDER HEAD OF AJOINING FOLLOWER, DAMAGING CRANKCASE. (TC# 20090915003)
- [SDR 2009FA0000454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000454.md): Tail Wheel · cracked · May 28, 2009 · N78SE · Bbavia 7GCBC · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > FOUND TAILWHEEL HAD LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN BRACKET ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2008FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000323.md): Sleeve · crimped · May 4, 2008 · N53718 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control System
  > RIGHT 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.
- [SDR CA061120006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061120006.md): Rudder Pedal · cracked · Nov 20, 2006 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control System
  > (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, TH
- [SDR CA061002005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061002005.md): Cable · damaged · Aug 31, 2006 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Aileron Tab Control System
  > (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)
- [SDR 2006FA0000500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000500.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 28, 2006 · N88237 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > DURING 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 CRACKS
- [SDR 2005FA0001442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001442.md): Control Cable · broken · Sep 30, 2005 · N113AW · Bbavia 7GCBC · Rudder Control System
  > LT 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 L
- [SDR 2005FA0001356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001356.md): Spar · cracked · Sep 22, 2005 · N5033V · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > CRACKED 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 SPLIT
- [SDR CA041221003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041221003.md): Muffler · cracked · Dec 10, 2004 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Engine Noise Suppressor
  > (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.
- [SDR 2004FA0000773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000773.md): Line · chafed · Jun 27, 2004 · N86727 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > IN 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
- [SDR 2004FA0000574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000574.md): Spar · damaged · Jun 11, 2004 · N50338 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > TWO 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.
- [SDR CA040512005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040512005.md): Spar · chafed · May 7, 2004 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > (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 INTO
- [SDR 2004F00121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00121.md): Leg Assy · broken · Mar 26, 2004 · N31276 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > UPON LANDING, GEAR RT MLG, BROKE FLUSH AT FUSELAGE. AIRCRAFT HAD SADDLE BLOCKS INSTALLED BY STC437SWP. THE LANDING GEAR BREAK, SHOW SIGNS OF INTERGRANULAR CORROSION.
- [SDR CA031203005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031203005.md): Line · loose · Nov 19, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (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 A
- [SDR CA030708007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030708007.md): Window · damaged · Apr 15, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (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 GLASS
- [SDR 2003FA0000226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000226.md): Pushrod · loose · Feb 19, 2003 · N257AC · Bbavia 7GCBC · Ailerons
  > AILERON RODEND JAM NUTS FOUND LOOSE. HAVE FOUND SIMULAR CONDITION ON PREVIOUS AIRCRAFT NEW FROM FACTORY.
- [SDR CA030218006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030218006.md): Tube · cracked · Feb 5, 2003 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (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.
- [SDR CA030106017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030106017.md): Cotter Pin · broken · Aug 27, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (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 HANDLE
- [SDR CA020313001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020313001.md): Spar · cracked · Mar 13, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > (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.
- [SDR CA020408006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020408006.md): Axle · sheared · Mar 11, 2002 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (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 STR
- [SDR 2002FA0000236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000236.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 17, 2001 · N8807 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > FOUND 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 I
- [SDR 2001FA0000415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000415.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 4, 2001 · N5074X · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > WHILE 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.
- [SDR 2002FA0000237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000237.md): Fastener · loose · Aug 13, 2001 · N38WK · Bbavia 7GCBC · Miscellaneous Hardware
  > RIGHT WING: 16 LOOSE NAILS, 3 VERY LOOSE, 1 MISSING LEFT WING: 9 LOOSE NAILS, 0 VERY LOOSE, 0 MISSING.
- [SDR 2002FA0000251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000251.md): Spar · cracked · Jul 17, 2001 · N2546Z · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > DETECTED 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 W
- [SDR 20010613CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010613CW006.md): Arm · worn · May 26, 2001 · N7650S · Bbavia 7GCBC · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > AN4 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 CUT
- [SDR LAO2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LAO2002F00000.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 1, 2001 · N5151X · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 20010419CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010419CW005.md): Nut · mismanufactured · Feb 20, 2001 · N613PC · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear
  > FOUND 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.
- [SDR 20000731SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000731SH003.md): Bolt · broken · Jul 6, 2000 · N10989 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > LEFT SIDE, LANDING GEAR DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. (X)
- [SDR 20000731SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000731SH002.md): Bolt · broken · Jul 6, 2000 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > LEFT SIDE, LANDING GEAR DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. (X)
- [SDR CA000530027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000530027.md): Axle · cracked · Apr 11, 2000 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (CAN) CRACK FOUND IN BEND JUST BELOW FORWARD UPPER BOLT HOLE
- [SDR 99ZZZX3094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3094.md): Spar · cracked · Aug 5, 1999 · N36233 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > WHILE 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.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4812.md): P Lead · shorted · Aug 31, 1997 · N1880G · Bbavia 7GCBC · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > FORCED 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 EXTR
- [SDR 97ZZZX2902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2902.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 12, 1997 · N88083 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > WHILE 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
- [SDR 97ZZZX2901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2901.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 12, 1997 · N88083 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > WHILE 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
- [SDR 97ZZZX539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX539.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 17, 1997 · N7596F · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING 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 FITT
- [SDR AU960856](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960856.md): Shaft · worn · Apr 25, 1996 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT LH IDLER GEAR SHAFT ATTACHMENT HOLES ELONGATED,LOCKWIRE BROKEN, BOLTS NECKED AND SHAFT LOOSE
- [SDR CA960320003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960320003.md): Spar · cracked · Feb 15, 1996 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > (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 SUBM
- [SDR CA960320001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960320001.md): Bolt · corroded · Feb 15, 1996 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > (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.
- [SDR CA951027007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951027007.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 19, 1995 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Wing Spar
  > (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 PRESSURE
- [SDR 95ZZZX6808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6808.md): Elt · antenna detached · Sep 21, 1995 · N88110 · Bbavia 7GCBC · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > THE 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 IMPR

## 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 = '7GCBC'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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