# Champion 8KCAB

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2110612
- Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION
- Model: 8KCAB
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 97 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A21CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: American Champion Aircraft Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-8kcab

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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2018-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-14-06): Wings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Aug 17, 2018
- [AD 2009-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-02): Rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [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 96-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-02): Wing Strut Attach Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 1996
- [AD 90-15-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-15-15-R1): Front Spar Strut Fittings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective May 15, 1991
- [AD 89-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-18-06): Front Folding Seats · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Sep 21, 1989
- [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981
- [AD 81-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-04): Competition Harness Installation · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Jul 28, 1981
- [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 79-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-22-01): Exhaust System · American Champion 7ECA, 8GCBC and 8KCAB. Effective Oct 29, 1979
- [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 76-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-01): Adjustable Front Seat · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Nov 2, 1976
- [AD 75-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-16): Engine Power Loss · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 3 more. Effective Aug 12, 1975
- [AD 74-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-23-04): Rib Flanges · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Mar 6, 1975
- [AD 72-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-06): Aerobatic Flight Placard · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 2 more. Effective Oct 5, 1972
- [AD 72-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-03): Corrosion of Rudder and Elevator Cables · American Champion 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1972

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2017-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-07-10) (historical): Wings · American Champion 8KCAB. Effective Apr 12, 2017
- [AD 96-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-03-11) (historical): Wing Front Strut Fittings · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCBC, 8GCBC and 1 more. Effective Feb 26, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [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-11-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-43): Flight Controls. Issued Jul 6, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-39](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-39): Equipment - Furnishings. Issued Jul 23, 2010
- [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 (5)

- [N1225W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1225W): [Waak Pamela J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAAK%20PAMELA%20J), [Cleveland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Cleveland), built 1998, S/N 812-98
- [N232WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232WM): [Filkins Barbara](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FILKINS%20BARBARA), [Fillmore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fillmore), built 1999, S/N 830-99
- [N313WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313WF): [Salisbury Peter R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALISBURY%20PETER%20R), [White Bear Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/White%20Bear%20Lake), built 2001, S/N 879-2001
- [N405RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N405RC): [Waterman David N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATERMAN%20DAVID%20N), [Amery, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Amery), S/N 4-71
- [N77340](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77340): [Slikker Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLIKKER%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1972, S/N 16-72

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 ERA21LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA007), Oct 5, 2020: Champion 8KCAB (N787AC), Ellijay, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB SEA81FYE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYE02), Oct 5, 1980: Champion 8KCAB (N33MJ), Lester, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYG02), Jul 14, 1974: Bellanca 8KCAB (N33MJ), Deer Park, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73FEM46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEM46), Mar 26, 1973: Champion 8KCAB (N405RC), Harrison, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71AK046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK046), Feb 18, 1971: Champion 8KCAB (N9020L), Clinton, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20201005018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201005018309A), Oct 5, 2020: Champion 8KCAB (N787AC), Ellijay, GA, Substantial damage. On October 05, 2020, at approximately 1500 local time a pilot operating a 1999 Champion model 8KCAB attempted to land N787AC on runway 3 at Gilmer County…
- [Accident 19801005049989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801005049989A), Oct 5, 1980: Bbavia 8KCAB (N33MJ), Lester, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot encountered turbulence during approach. Attempted go-around, but hit bank at end of runway.
- [Accident 19740714021489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740714021489A), Jul 14, 1974: Blanca 8KCAB (N33MJ), Deer Park, WA, Destroyed. Lnd dwnwind in fld.
- [Accident 19730326013019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730326013019A), Mar 26, 1973: Blanca 8KCAB (N405RC), Harrison, MI, Substantial damage. Possible physical impairment. Plt un remember flt. Acft obsvd r dscndg turn until out of sight.

## Service difficulty reports (95, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR F35R20200518001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R20200518001), May 18, 2020: BEZEL. CRACKED. THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACKED GLASS FACE WHEN CONDUCTING A PITOT STATIC LEAK TEST AFTER A TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE PAR
- [SDR 2020FA0000037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000037), Apr 19, 2019: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR BUTT CRACKS, AFT SPARS, BOTH WINGS, NOTED AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, ALL SPARS, BOTH WINGS REPLACED REF FAA FORM 337 DATED APRIL 10, 2019.
- [SDR 2018FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000459), May 14, 2018: BOLT. BROKEN. THE PIVOT BOLT PART OF THE 3216-00 BRACKET ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN TWO ALLOWING THE TAIL WHEEL AND FORK ASSEMBLY TO DEPART THE ACFT ON TAKEOFF. THE BOLT BROKE JUST 
- [SDR XGKR2017122900003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR2017122900003), Dec 29, 2017: ALTIMETER. DAMAGED. ALTIMETER FAILED STATIC SYSTEM TEST DUE TO INDICATOR INTERNAL LIGHT MELTED FRONT OF PLASTIC CASE CAUSING LOSS OF CASE SEALING.
- [SDR XGKR2017122900002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR2017122900002), Dec 28, 2017: INDICATOR. DAMAGED. AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILED DURING STATIC SYSTEM INSPECTION. FOUND THE INDICATOR LIGHT MELTED PLASTIC INDICATOR FRONT CAUSING LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CASE SEALING.
- [SDR F35R011220173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R011220173), Jan 12, 2017: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR F35R201701122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R201701122), Jan 6, 2017: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR F35R201701121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F35R201701121), Dec 5, 2016: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. UP ELEVATOR CABLE PART NUMBER 3-1072 HAD MULTIPLE BROKEN/FRAYED WIRE STRANDS AT AFT MOST PULLEY LOCATION (APPROX FUSELAGE STATION 167.50, JUST AFT OF THE FRONT 
- [SDR N3XR2016111700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR2016111700001), Nov 5, 2016: GAUGE. CONTAMINATED. THE PILOT REPORTED SLUGGISH MAP READINGS.INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MAP LINE HAD RESIDUAL FLUID IN IT AND THAT THIS FLUID ENTERED THE MAP GAUGE. THIS HAS P
- [SDR N3XR20160609003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR20160609003), Jun 9, 2016: INDICATOR. CONTAMINATED. AFTER MANY HOURS OF AEROBATIC FLIGHT, SMALL TRACES OF OIL MIGRATED INTO THE MAP LINE BEHIND THE CYLINDER. EVENTUALLY THIS CAUSES ERRATIC OR COMPLETE LOSS OF THE
- [SDR XGKR20160428001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGKR20160428001), Apr 26, 2016: SOLENOID. FAULTY. STARTER SOLENOID FAILURE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000186), Mar 26, 2016: G SWITCH. FAILED. THIS 406 MHZ WAS ORDERED NEW 2 YEARS AGO AND WAS SENT IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO A DEFECTIVE G-SWITCH THE VERY NEXT YEAR AFTER IT WAS INSTALLED. THIS YEAR SHOWED COMP
- [SDR CA160218007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160218007), Feb 18, 2016: SERVO. LOOSE. (CAN) AT REMOVAL OF COWL, FOUND FUEL INJECTION SERVO LOOSE, 3 OF 4 SECURING NUTS MISSING AND NOT FOUND.
- [SDR 2015FA0000116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000116), Dec 12, 2014: BOLT. SHEARED. BOLT SHEARED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, CAUSING RT LANDING GEAR STRUT TO COLLAPSE. REVIEW OF THE MAINTENANCE LOG BOOKS SHOW A RE-TORQUE AT 391 TT, FAILURE OCCURRED AT
- [SDR OG5S2014FA0000691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG5S2014FA0000691), Dec 8, 2014: LONGERON. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A LONGERON WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE AFT MLG ATTACHMENT HOLE ON BOTH SIDES.
- [SDR 2014FA0000194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000194), Mar 6, 2014: BEARING. FAILED. FOUND THE AILERON CENTER SHAFT BEARINGS AND CENTER SHAFT EXTENSION TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS WAS THE CASE IN BOTH RT AND LT WINGS. THE BEARINGS, PN B65NS
- [SDR 2014FA0000193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000193), Mar 6, 2014: CONTROL CABLE. OUT OF TOLERANCE. MIXTURE CONTROL CONTROL CABLE FAILED, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WIRE SIZE. THE OUTER WOUND WIRE SHEATH EXTENDED UNDER LOAD, THIS CAUSED THE OUT OF RIG CONDITION, THAT
- [SDR CA120221011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120221011), Feb 20, 2012: LINE. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOT NOTICED NO MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATION, RETURNED TO BASE. INSPECTED AND FOUND LINE BROKEN AT ENGINE.
- [SDR 2011FA0000780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000780), Nov 28, 2011: BOLT. BROKEN. BOLT BROKE ON ACFT ROLL OUT. SRM RECOMMENDS THE BOLT BE REPLACED EVERY 500 HRS, TIS.
- [SDR 2010FA0001185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001185), Nov 17, 2010: BLADE. DELAMINATED. APPROX 8 INCHES OUT FROM BLADE CUFF IN CTR OF THE BACK OF THE PROP FOUND TO BE AN AREA OF DELAMINATION 1 INCH DIAMETER.
- [SDR CA100812004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100812004), Aug 11, 2010: CYLINDER. CRACKED. APPROX 2 INCH CRACK VISUALLY FOUND BETWEEN FINS JUST ABOVE INTAKE PIPE.
- [SDR 2010FA0000210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000210), Feb 22, 2010: TRANSMITTER. LEAKING. FUEL LEAKING FROM SENDING UNIT, SCREW TOO LONG. WE ADDED NR 10 LOCK -O-SEAL TO EACH SCREW.
- [SDR 2010FA0000203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000203), Feb 17, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN LT MAIN WOOD SPAR APPROX 16 " INBD OF LIFT STRUT.
- [SDR 2010FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000202), Feb 17, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN THE INBD AILRON BAY AREA.
- [SDR 2009FA0000988](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000988), Nov 24, 2009: RETAINER. FAILED. DURING ANNUAL INSP FOUND COULD ROTATE ONE BLADE AN EXCESSIVE DISTANCE, SENT OUT FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER HAD FAILED 
- [SDR 2009FA0001024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001024), Mar 3, 2009: BAFFLE. MUSHROOMED. ACFT WAS EXPERIENCING LARGE EGT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE RT AND LT CYL BANKS AT TAKEOFF AND CRUISE FLIGHT (BOTH FULL RICH AND LEAN OPERATIONS). ENG TREND MONITOR
- [SDR 2008FA0000659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000659), Sep 16, 2008: SEAT. FAILED. REAR SEAT PN 7-1500 FAILED AT THE LT HINGE POINT. THE AN3 SERIES BOLT PULLED THRU THE HINGE LUGS WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE SEAT FRAME BOTTOM. THE RT HINGE HOLES S
- [SDR 2006FA0000591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000591), Jun 8, 2006: SLEEVE. BROKEN. CREW REPORTED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN.MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LEFT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK A
- [SDR 2006FA0000590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000590), Jun 8, 2006: VENT LINE. CRACKED. CREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN CABIN. MX INSPECTED FOUND FUEL LEAKING ONTO CARPET ON THE FWD LT SIDE OF CABIN. TRACED LEAK TO THE VENT LINE HEADER TANK A
- [SDR 2005FA0001548](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001548), Nov 9, 2005: HARNESS. BROKEN. JUST PRIOR TO INITIATING AEROBATICS THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RATCHET DOWN HIS AEROBATIC HARNESS. THE HANDLE FOR THE RATCHET BROKE ALLOWING THE RATCHET LOCK TO FAL
- [SDR 2005FA0001294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001294), Sep 15, 2005: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. DURING PREFLIGHT THE PILOT FOUND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE LT OB ELEVATOR HINGE PIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED BOTH ELEVATORS AND THE RUDDER AND FOUND LONGITUDINAL SC
- [SDR 2004FA0000537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000537), May 5, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR INSPECTED IAW 00-25-02R1. FOUND 2 CRACKS IN BUTT END, DOUBLER PLATES APPEAR TO BE LOOSENING. CRACKS ARE HORIZONTAL ACROSS THE END GRAIN.
- [SDR MW82004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MW82004F00000), Apr 7, 2004: MOUNT. CHAFED. DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE NEW AC, ENGINE MOUNT WAS NOTED HAVING AN EXCESSIVE CHAFFING CAUSED BY A TINNERMAN NUT USED FOR WINTER BAFFLE ON IB SIDE OF OIL
- [SDR 2004FA0000164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000164), Feb 4, 2004: FUEL CAP. MISINSTALLED. FUEL TANK CAPS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SECURE PROPERLY. IT IS EASY TO PUT THE CAP ON PARTIALLY. THE FACTORY RECOMMENDS THE CAP GASKETS BE LUBED WITH SILICONE SPRA
- [SDR CA040106004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040106004), Dec 19, 2003: WINDOW. BROKEN. (CAN) TOP WINDOW (SKY LIGHT) SHATTERED AND BROKE AWAY AFTER LEVELLING OFF FROM DOING A CUBAN EIGHT.
- [SDR 2003FA0000884](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000884), Sep 3, 2003: BUSHING. LOOSE. RIGHT FORWARD RUDDER ATTACH BUSHING COTTER PIN HEAD WORN OFF BY CYCLIC CONTACT WITH FLOORBOARD. PIVOT BUSHING WAS FOUND MORE THAN HALF WAY OUT OF RUDDER ATTACH 
- [SDR AUS20030799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030799), Jun 10, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) LT WING REAR SPAR CONTAINED A NUMBER OF LENGTH WISE CRACKS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CHA/23.
- [SDR AUS20030490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030490), May 8, 2003: FUSE. DISCONNECTED. (AUS) ENGINE HOURMETER INLINE FUSE HOLDER DISCONNECTED.
- [SDR 2003F00113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00113), Feb 1, 2003: ATTACH FITTING. CHAFED. DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE INTERNAL CUSTOMER REQUESTED THE 1000 HOUR INSPECTION DETAILED IN AIRWORTHY LIMITATIONS OF MM. ON ALL FOUR STRUT ATTACH FITTINGS. BOTH F
- [SDR N3F2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3F2003F00000), Dec 9, 2002: LINE. LEAKING. AIRCRAFT FORMED FUEL LEAKS WITHIN 28.8 HOURS OF SERVICE. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE WHEN THE PILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE INVERTED FUEL SY
- [SDR 2002FA0001381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001381), Nov 27, 2002: BLADE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH AD. DUE TO INADEQUATE RECORDS, PROPELLER WAS SUBMITTED FOR OVERHAUL AND ALSO TO REPLACE T
- [SDR 2002FA0001090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001090), Sep 5, 2002: BRACKET. MISINSTALLED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND WING ROOT FAIRING BRACKET AGAINST LOWER PART OF FORWARD SPAR (LEFT WING). THE BRACKET APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOS
- [SDR OG5R092N](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG5R092N), May 8, 2002: FUEL TANK. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT WING BENEATH THE FUEL TANK. UPON MORE DETAILED INSPECTION THE INTERNAL BAFFLING OF THE 
- [SDR OG52002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG52002F00000), Dec 27, 2001: PITCH CONTROL. CRACKED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION PITCH CYLINDER OF THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY, WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED ON THE FORWARD END. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE LOW 
- [SDR 2001FA0000259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000259), Jul 3, 2001: RIB. DAMAGED. FOUND LOOSE AND/OR MISSING NAILS AT RIB/FRONT SPAR CONNECTION. 2 RIBS ON RT WING AND 2 RIBS ON LT WING FOUND DAMAGED WHILE INSPECTING PER REGMENTS OF AD.
- [SDR 2002FA0000244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000244), May 17, 2001: FASTENER. MISSING. APPROXIMATELY 10 RIB NAILS WERE MISSING ON EACH WING. NAIL HOLES WERE NOT ELONGATED. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND. THE GENERAL LOCATION OF MISSING NAILS WERE AT ST
- [SDR 20010205CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW016), Jan 4, 2001: RIB. CRACKED. DURNING ANNUAL INSPECTION , TAIL FIN FABRIC WAS FOUND BUCKLING APPROX 1 INCH AFT OF TOP LEADING EDGE. UPON FABRIC REMOVAL FOR HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION THE FIN R
- [SDR 20000621SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000621SH001), May 31, 2000: BELLCRANK. FOD. PILOT WAS PERFORMING AEROBATICS WHEN, DURING A ROLL TO THE RIGHT, THE CONTROL STICK JAMMED DURING HIS ATTEMPT TO STOP THE ROLL. HE SLOWED/STOPPED THE ROLL USING
- [SDR 20000505SH032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH032), May 5, 2000: MAGNETO. CONTAMINATED. OWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030
- [SDR 20000505SH031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH031), May 5, 2000: MAGNETO. CONTAMINATED. OWNER COMPLAINED OF ROUGH RUNNING/MISSING WHEN ENGINE HOT WHILE AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. RT MAG (4150) REMOVED. EXCESS PLAY IN DIST END BEARING (APPROX PLAY, .030

All 95: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-8kcab/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (147, 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 SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12431SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12431SE): One-only supplemental type certificate (STC) for airplane serial no. 963-2004 to allow operation under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Bruce P. Mamont
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [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 SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [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 SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [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 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 SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [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 SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [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 SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA10618SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10618SC): Amend aircraft operating limitations to allow IFR flight when equipment listed in Airplane Flight Manual Supplement BA-001 rev. IR, dated April 30, 2007 is required. Bowersox Ken
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [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 SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA09892AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09892AC): Installation of a Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-C2YR-4N/NC8302-7 propeller on an American Champion Aircraft Corp. model 8KCAB. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [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 SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc

All 147: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-8kcab/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [American Champion 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-8kcab): 449 registered aircraft, registry code 2121000
- [Bellanca 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab): 371 registered aircraft, registry code 1220801

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