Champion 7HC

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

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

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

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Aircraft by year built · 18

1959Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 18 aircraft
195912
19604
19611
19631

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 9

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

1964In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 7 ADs
19641
19771
19791
19801
20011
20062
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101PN'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101PN'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 8

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101PN')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 15

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

NTSB ANC15CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7HC · Coldfoot, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to recognize conditions favorable for carburetor icing and apply use of carburetor heat.Aug 16, 2015 · N8556E · DestroyedNTSB ANC11CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7HC · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.Jun 16, 2011 · N8976R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA230Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7HC · Centre, ALThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.Apr 4, 2009 · N8560E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7HC · Seward, AKThe pilot lost directional control on landing and veered to the right side of the runway. The aircraft then struck a small mound and nosed over on its back. The pilot stated that he landed with a 7 to 10 knot tailwind.Aug 16, 1987 · N8976R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FNC08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportChampion 7HC · Epsom, NHA student pilot and passenger on a local flight collided with a tree, crashed and burned. No malfunction was found with the aircraft and engine. The plts flt time was not reported or available.Aug 16, 1986 · N8937R · DestroyedNTSB MIA84LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7HC · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe plt of Champion 7HC, N8918R, stated that he taxied over a rough field to rwy 13. While crossing the field, something struck the bottom of the fusellage & broke the ailron bellcrank which connected the control stick to the aileron pushrods. Subsequently,…Oct 29, 1983 · N8918R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78DYA02Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7GC · Mudlake, IDOct 7, 1977 · N9876Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA77FK648Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7HC · Savannah, GAJul 9, 1977 · N8576E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FKG20Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7HC · Vidalia, GAFeb 8, 1977 · N8902R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74FKM31Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7HC · Thomasville, NCDec 23, 1973 · N8555E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70DLG16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7HC · Taxahaw, SCApr 22, 1970 · N9968Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK66F0282Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7HC · Sacramento, CAMay 24, 1966 · N8914R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66F0516Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7HC · Stanley, KSMay 1, 1966 · N1030Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC66D0103Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7HC · Delta Junctn, AKApr 17, 1966 · N8556E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI65F0041Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7HC · Watertown, WIFeb 27, 1965 · N9818Y · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('21101PN')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 14

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

Accident 20150816017869AChampion 7HC · Coldfoot, AKAirman stated he was in a climb to get through the pass when the engine started sputtering. He turned back to cold foot and it got worse, crashed on the side of a mountain near atigun pass.Aug 16, 2015 · N8556E · DestroyedAccident 20110616011089AChampion 7HC · Kenai, AKPilot landed off airport near redoubt creek AK, aircraft's right gear struck a rock after touchdown which caused the gear to collapse. The right wingtip and the propeller struck the ground. Pilot then turned off the engine and reported accident.Jun 16, 2011 · N8976R · Substantial damageAccident 20090404007949ABbavia 7HC · Centre, AL(-23) Pilot departed rwy 09 at Centre, Alabama (C22). Uncommanded left turn immediately upon departure leading to impact with power lines, pine tree, and ultimately a house located at [privacy data omitted]. Plane landed on roof and then fell to ground below.…Apr 4, 2009 · N8560E · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19870822058219IBbavia 7HC · North Pole, AKEngine quit. Landed on a river gravel bar. A piston cylinder had broken.Aug 22, 1987 · N8556E · Minor damageAccident 19870816045659ABbavia 7HC · Seward, AKThe aircraft veered off the runway on landing and nosed over. Passenger reported pilot landed with a tailwind.Aug 16, 1987 · N8976R · Substantial damageAccident 19860816040259ABbavia 7HC · Epsom, NHAircraft struck trees while pilot was apparently practicing forced landings. Student had a passenger on board.Aug 16, 1986 · N8937R · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19831029056031ABbavia 7HC · Ft Lauderdale, FLNo aileron control after liftoff. Struck a taxiing Cessna N93158.aileron control rod broken taxiing thru grass areaOct 29, 1983 · N8918R · Substantial damageIncident 19830918065969IBbavia 7HC · Cordova, AKLeft main gear collapsed on the landing roll out at a remote hunting camp strip.Sep 18, 1983 · N8976R · Minor damageIncident 19830902052019IBbavia 7HC · Sterling Juncti, MAHard bounce on landing. Made go around. Noted gear was bent. Left main gear collapsed on next landing.Sep 2, 1983 · N8902R · Minor damageIncident 19780527040829IBbavia 7HC · Greer, CAEngine sputtered and quit. Nose gear collapsed on landing.May 27, 1978 · N9968Y · Minor damageAccident 19771007035879ABlanca 7HC · Mudlake, IDLo pass ovr coyote,eng quit with application of full pwr. Swerved into irrigation ditch.Oct 7, 1977 · N9876Y · DestroyedAccident 19770709020599ABlanca 7KCA/ · Savannah, GAOil drain plug missing. Avoiding large truck on hwy.Jul 9, 1977 · N8576E · Substantial damageAccident 19770208002269ABlanca 7HC · Vidalia, GAFeb 8, 1977 · N8902R · Substantial damageAccident 19731223040459ABlanca 7HC · Thomasville, NCPower loss after lift off plts attn diverted fm outside acft to inside acft drifted r hit trees.Dec 23, 1973 · N8555E · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101PN')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '7HC'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 106

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

See all 106 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('21101PN')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '7HC' AND m.code NOT IN ('21101PN')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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