# Champion 7HC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 21101PN - Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION - Model: 7HC - 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: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7hc 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 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [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 80-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-06): Muffler Core and Body Assembly · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 8 more. Effective Oct 16, 1980 - [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 77-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-05): Operating Limitations · American Champion 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA and 5 more. Effective Nov 7, 1977 - [AD 64-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-04-03): Air Door Hinge · American Champion 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCB and 3 more. Effective Mar 9, 1964 - [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 ## 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 (8) - [N101F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101F): [5g Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/5G%20AIR%20LLC), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1959, S/N 7HC-11 - [N8558E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8558E): [Zurinsky Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZURINSKY%20RICHARD), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 1959, S/N 7HC-7 - [N8559E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8559E): [Flynn Mark K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYNN%20MARK%20K), [Quinton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Quinton), built 1959, S/N 7HC-8 - [N8902R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8902R): [Laney Charles A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANEY%20CHARLES%20A), [Maiden, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Maiden), built 1959, S/N 7AC-16 - [N8914R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8914R): [Agaliotis Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGALIOTIS%20PAUL%20E), [San Martin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Martin), built 1959, S/N 7HC-19 - [N8918R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8918R): [Doolittle Philip E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOOLITTLE%20PHILIP%20E), [Dunmore, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Dunmore), built 1959, S/N 7HC-20 - [N9818Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9818Y): [Riseaero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RISEAERO%20LLC), [Hartsville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Hartsville), built 1960, S/N 7HC-30 - [N9968Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9968Y): [Durham William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DURHAM%20WILLIAM%20R), [Jasper, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Jasper), built 1963, S/N 7HC-39 ## NTSB investigations (15) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC15CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA064), Aug 16, 2015: Champion 7HC (N8556E), Coldfoot, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB ANC11CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA049), Jun 16, 2011: Champion 7HC (N8976R), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over. - [NTSB ERA09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA230), Apr 4, 2009: Champion 7HC (N8560E), Centre, AL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube. - [NTSB ANC87LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA123), Aug 16, 1987: Champion 7HC (N8976R), Seward, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC86FNC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC08), Aug 16, 1986: Champion 7HC (N8937R), Epsom, NH, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MIA84LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA021), Oct 29, 1983: Champion 7HC (N8918R), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78DYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYA02), Oct 7, 1977: Champion 7GC (N9876Y), Mudlake, ID, destroyed - [NTSB MIA77FK648](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FK648), Jul 9, 1977: Champion 7HC (N8576E), Savannah, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG20-201386), Feb 8, 1977: Champion 7HC (N8902R), Vidalia, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74FKM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FKM31), Dec 23, 1973: Champion 7HC (N8555E), Thomasville, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70DLG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DLG16), Apr 22, 1970: Champion 7HC (N9968Y), Taxahaw, SC, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK66F0282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0282), May 24, 1966: Champion 7HC (N8914R), Sacramento, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC66F0516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0516), May 1, 1966: Champion 7HC (N1030Z), Stanley, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC66D0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0103), Apr 17, 1966: Champion 7HC (N8556E), Delta Junctn, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI65F0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0041), Feb 27, 1965: Aeronca 7HC (N9818Y), Watertown, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (14) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20150816017869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150816017869A), Aug 16, 2015: Champion 7HC (N8556E), Coldfoot, AK, Destroyed. Airman 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… - [Accident 20110616011089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110616011089A), Jun 16, 2011: Champion 7HC (N8976R), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot 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… - [Accident 20090404007949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090404007949A), Apr 4, 2009: Bbavia 7HC (N8560E), Centre, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot departed rwy 09 at Centre, Alabama (C22). Uncommanded left turn immediately upon departure leading to impact with power lines, pine tree, and… - [Incident 19870822058219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870822058219I), Aug 22, 1987: Bbavia 7HC (N8556E), North Pole, AK, Minor damage. Engine quit. Landed on a river gravel bar. A piston cylinder had broken. - [Accident 19870816045659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870816045659A), Aug 16, 1987: Bbavia 7HC (N8976R), Seward, AK, Substantial damage. The aircraft veered off the runway on landing and nosed over. Passenger reported pilot landed with a tailwind. - [Accident 19860816040259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860816040259A), Aug 16, 1986: Bbavia 7HC (N8937R), Epsom, NH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft struck trees while pilot was apparently practicing forced landings. Student had a passenger on board. - [Accident 19831029056031A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831029056031A), Oct 29, 1983: Bbavia 7HC (N8918R), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. No aileron control after liftoff. Struck a taxiing Cessna N93158.aileron control rod broken taxiing thru grass area - [Incident 19830918065969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830918065969I), Sep 18, 1983: Bbavia 7HC (N8976R), Cordova, AK, Minor damage. Left main gear collapsed on the landing roll out at a remote hunting camp strip. - [Incident 19830902052019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830902052019I), Sep 2, 1983: Bbavia 7HC (N8902R), Sterling Juncti, MA, Minor damage. Hard bounce on landing. Made go around. Noted gear was bent. Left main gear collapsed on next landing. - [Incident 19780527040829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780527040829I), May 27, 1978: Bbavia 7HC (N9968Y), Greer, CA, Minor damage. Engine sputtered and quit. Nose gear collapsed on landing. - [Accident 19771007035879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771007035879A), Oct 7, 1977: Blanca 7HC (N9876Y), Mudlake, ID, Destroyed. Lo pass ovr coyote,eng quit with application of full pwr. Swerved into irrigation ditch. - [Accident 19770709020599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770709020599A), Jul 9, 1977: Blanca 7KCA/ (N8576E), Savannah, GA, Substantial damage. Oil drain plug missing. Avoiding large truck on hwy. - [Accident 19770208002269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770208002269A), Feb 8, 1977: Blanca 7HC (N8902R), Vidalia, GA, Substantial damage - [Accident 19731223040459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731223040459A), Dec 23, 1973: Blanca 7HC (N8555E), Thomasville, NC, Substantial damage. Power loss after lift off plts attn diverted fm outside acft to inside acft drifted r hit trees. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2006FA0000790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000790), Aug 1, 2006: SPAR. CRACKED. LONGITUDINAL CRACK FROM STRUT BOLT HOLE OB. PROBABLE CAUSE: WING DAMAGE FROM PAST GROUND LOOPING PROPAGATING OVERTIME. TIME OF INCIDENT IN LOGS, 7/17/72. (K) ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (106, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA33CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA33CE): If Champion Part Number 7-480 door is installed, remove two of AN 380-2-2 cotter pins and two of AN 393-3 flat head pins as necessarry to remove one door. If American Champion Part Number 7-1265 door is installed, remove quick release pins to remove one door. Weight change --10lb at +21.06 arm. National Aeronca Association - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [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 SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04301CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04301CH): Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge. C William Pancake Jr - [STC SA2710WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2710WE): Installation of carburetor heat box bearings. Del-Air - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition 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 SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA3829NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3829NM): Installation and Manufacturing of Aluminum Wing Spars. MILMAN Engineering Inc - [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 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 SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA4773NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4773NM): Installation of replacement metal leading edge. MILMAN Engineering Inc - [STC SA00860SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00860SE): Installation of Rainbow Flying Service fuselage formers. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA01089SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01089SE): Improved replacement floor boards. Rainbow Flying Service - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [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 SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [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 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 SA3531NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3531NM): Installing copper electrical cables. (182 S/N 33000 THRU 33842) (8E 833 and UP). Bogert Aviation - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [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 SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek - [STC SA1970CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1970CE): Operation of airplanes on unleaded automotive gasoline. Petersen Aviation Inc All 106: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7hc/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Champion AERONCA 7HC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7hc): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 2110172 - [Aeronca 7HC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7hc): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110134 --- 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.