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Champion 7KCAB

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 21101P3

Manufacturer (registry)
CHAMPION
Model
7KCAB
Registry code
21101P3
Registered
151 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 · 209

1920Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 19

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

1971In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 7

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Registered aircraft · 151

N12TLLoofbourrow Travis S · Houston, TXBuilt 1968 · S/N 60N1604GMut Henry · Brookshire, TXBuilt 1968 · S/N 101N1605GAllen Matthew C · Pomona, CABuilt 1968 · S/N 99
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NTSB investigations · 173

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 13 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 48 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR23LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Benson, AZThe pilots’ failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff.Sep 19, 2023 · N998B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Rutherfordton, NCThe disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.Jun 3, 2023 · N5068X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Danville, ILThe pilot decision to perform a precautionary landing to a field with obstacles which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.Oct 2, 2022 · N869TT · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 154

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

Incident 20260422007959IChampion 7KCAB · Janesville, WIOn 4/22/2026 rick leyes while on landing and roll out in [privacy data omitted] felt a sudden, unexpected shift of the aircraft to the right like something had snagged on his right wheel. He applied the brakes to adjust for the shift and the aircraft flipped…Apr 22, 2026 · N6316N · Minor damageAccident 20230919016529AChampion 7KCAB · Benson, AZDuring departure just after lift off ac rolled to the right and was unable to recover and struck the ground next to the runway.Sep 19, 2023 · N998B · Substantial damageAccident 20230603011529AChampion 7KCAB · Rutherfordton, NCAfter touch down on rwy 1 at Rutherfordton, NC (fqd), a/c [privacy data omitted]pilot stated that the tail wheel immediately began to shimmy and a/c veered right. Pilot attempted to compensate with full rudder and initated hard braking (heel brakes) to stop…Jun 3, 2023 · N5068X · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 25

SDR 2018FA0000438Solenoid · openBATTERY SOLENOID OPENED DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION.Oct 14, 2018 · N998B · Bbavia 7KCAB · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 2018FA0000525Tube · damagedON BOTH THE LH AND RH SIDES OF THE FUSELAGE, THE U-BOLT ATTACHMENT TUBE, PN 2-1949, IS CRACKED AT THE AFT ATTACHMENT BOLT FOR THE MLG. THE CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION STARTED ON 08/01/2018. THE ISSUE WAS ALSO DISCOVERED IN ANOTHER ACFTAug 2, 2018 · N53959 · Bbavia 7KCAB · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 2017FA0000513Muffler · detachedAFTER TAKE OFF, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE COCKPIT. THE PILOT LANDED SAFELY AND ON INSPECTION, FOUND THE MUFFLER HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.Oct 16, 2017 · N11659 · Bbavia 7KCAB · Engine Noise Suppressor
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STCs that may be installed · 167

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.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Bellanca 7KCAB230 registered aircraftRegistry code 1220701
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