Champion AERONCA 7AC airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 80

1945Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 80 aircraft
1945	4
1946	53
1947	9
1954	1
1955	6
1956	7

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 12

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

1979In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 6 ADs
1979	1
1980	1
2001	2
2006	2

Airframe · Champion AERONCA 7AC

AD 2006-03-08Vacuum pumpsEffective Mar 10, 2006 AD 2005-24-10Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) limitationEffective Jan 17, 2006 AD 2000-25-02 R1Wood SparsEffective Jul 13, 2001 · Supersedes AD 2000-25-02 AD 47-20-01Gascolator Bowl CleaningEffective Mar 18, 1980 AD 79-07-02BatteriesEffective Apr 3, 1979 AD 49-11-02Wing Attach Fitting AD 48-39-01Control Stick Rework AD 48-08-02Cleveland Wheels AD 48-04-02Wing Rib Rework AD 47-30-05Exhaust Stack Inspection AD 47-30-01Lift Strut Wing Attach Fittings AD 47-20-02Oleo Piston

Superseded and historical ADs · 1

AD 2000-25-02Wood Wing SparsHistoricalEffective Jan 19, 2001 · Replaced by AD 2000-25-02 R1

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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 ('2110140'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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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 ('2110140'))
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

Airframe · Champion AERONCA 7AC

SAIB CE-18-20Electrical PowerIssued Jul 12, 2018 SAIB CE-13-40Flight CompartmentIssued Jul 12, 2013 SAIB CE-09-20Equipment - FurnishingsIssued Mar 20, 2009 SAIB CE-07-45Flight ControlsIssued Aug 24, 2007

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  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 ('2110140'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
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 ('2110140'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC

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Registered aircraft · 58

N1067EGelvin Stanley M · Central, AKBuilt 1946 · S/N 7AC-4618 N1221EKirsipuu Paul W · Voluntown, CTBuilt 1946 · S/N 7AC-4779 N1251EVan Dun Egidius J · Green Cove Springs, FLBuilt 1946 · S/N 7AC-4809

See all 58 registered aircraft

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110140')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110140')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 16

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 4 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 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN25LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7AC · Estherwood, LAThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.Apr 19, 2025 · N83871 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22FA426Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7AC · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain.Sep 19, 2022 · N2716E · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA311Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7AC · Groveland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a concrete barrier wall.May 27, 2016 · N2675E · Substantial damage

See all 16 investigations

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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 ('2110140') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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 ('2110140')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 ('2110140')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 13

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

Accident 20250419005319AChampion Aeronca 7AC · Crowley, LAPilot descended from 700 to 200 feet to drop candy from the airplane to a family gathering. Pilot was distracted after dropping candy and aircraft struck the ground.Apr 19, 2025 · N83871 · Substantial damage Accident 20220919017109AChampion Aeronca 7AC · Bridgeton, NJOn 09/19/2022 at 1:45 EST, [privacy data omitted] with one pilot and one passenger on board, departed Bucks Airport (00N) to red lion airport (JY73). The Aeronca 7AC departed rnwy 18 and used approximately 1600 feet of the 1900 foot grass runway before…Sep 19, 2022 · N2716E · Destroyed · 2 fatal Accident 20160527008009AChampion Aeronca 7AC · Groveland, CAThe airman was returning to the pine mountain airport (E45) after dropping off her flight instructor. The airman had been on a 1.5 hour flight with her instructor to continue practicing ? X wind landing & t/o coordination exercises, pattern work, 3 point…May 27, 2016 · N2675E · Substantial damage Accident 20140419007379AChampion Aeronca 7AC · Port Gibson, MSThe pilot stated he was landing on a private runway, east to west, when the glare of the sun made him veer off runway. The right wing struck an object, spun the aircraft around and struck the left wing tip. The right gear folded on the aircraft.Apr 19, 2014 · N82206 · Minor damage Accident 19960621014899ABbavia 7AC · Lamont, CAStruck a wire during a spray run. Flying east into rising sun. Failed to see recently installed wire.Jun 21, 1996 · N2456E · Substantial damage Incident 19910727038099IBbavia 7AC · Waskish, MNHit a parked aircraft when pilot taxied with tail wheel not streamlined. Pilot not certified. No annual or number.Jul 27, 1991 · N3139E · Minor damage Accident 19890416008099ABbavia 7AC · Santa Paula, CAEngine quit on takeoff. CFI took over but force landed wing and nose down due too low speed. No engine defects.Apr 16, 1989 · N84745 · Substantial damage Incident 19861207074559IBbavia 7AC · Rockwood, TNGround looped aircraft on rollout.Dec 7, 1986 · N83504 · Minor damage Incident 19851207076649IBbavia 7AC · Greensboro, NCStruck tree and ground on landing. Aircraft had been flying low over congested area. Student fled scene on foot.Dec 7, 1985 · N1933E · Minor damage Incident 19830521024479IBbavia 7AC · Portland, ORLost control and ground looped on landing.May 21, 1983 · N2583E · Minor damage Incident 19801212087479IBbavia 7AC · Nolanville, TXEmergency landing after power loss found water in fuel tank.Dec 12, 1980 · N84421 Accident 19800713025489ABbavia 7AC · Morristown, INNon-rated pilot tried to depart strip with tall wet grass. Made premature lift-off, settled into trees & bushes.Jul 13, 1980 · N3687E · Substantial damage Incident 19780409009589IBlanca 7AC · Gallatin, TNPilot lost directional control on landing,ran off runway.Apr 9, 1978 · N4161E · Minor damage

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110140')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110140')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 138

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, LLC STC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLC STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC

See all 138 STCs

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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 ('2110140') 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

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 ('2110140')
    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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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 ('2110140')
  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 = '7AC' AND m.code NOT IN ('2110140')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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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 = '7AC' AND m.code NOT IN ('2110140')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12

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