# Champion AERONCA 7AC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2110140 - Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION - Model: AERONCA 7AC - 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: 58 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7ac 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 47-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-01): Gascolator Bowl Cleaning · American Champion 11AC, 7AC and 7BCM (Army L-16A). Effective Mar 18, 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 49-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-11-02): Wing Attach Fitting · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 4 more - [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 - [AD 48-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-04-02): Wing Rib Rework · American Champion 11AC, 11BC and 7AC - [AD 47-30-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-05): Exhaust Stack Inspection · American Champion 11AC and 7AC - [AD 47-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-30-01): Lift Strut Wing Attach Fittings · American Champion 11AC and 7AC - [AD 47-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-02): Oleo Piston · American Champion 11AC and 7AC Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more. Effective Jan 19, 2001 ## 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 (58, first 50) - [N1067E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1067E): [Gelvin Stanley M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GELVIN%20STANLEY%20M), [Central, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Central), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4618 - [N1221E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1221E): [Kirsipuu Paul W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRSIPUU%20PAUL%20W), [Voluntown, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Voluntown), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4779 - [N1251E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1251E): [Van Dun Egidius J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20DUN%20EGIDIUS%20J), [Green Cove Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Green%20Cove%20Springs), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4809 - [N1300E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1300E): [Hager David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGER%20DAVID%20L), [Barney, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Barney), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4861 - [N1691E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1691E): [Uhlemeyer William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UHLEMEYER%20WILLIAM%20A), [Alvin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Alvin), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5256 - [N1712E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1712E): [Crooks Sean P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROOKS%20SEAN%20P), [Canton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Canton), S/N 7AC-5277 - [N1863E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1863E): [Hager Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGER%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Barney, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Barney), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5430 - [N1904E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1904E): [Telkamp Gary O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TELKAMP%20GARY%20O), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5471 - [N1921E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1921E): [Westgate & Beyond #15 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTGATE%20%26%20BEYOND%20%2315%20LLC), [Okeechobee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Okeechobee), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5489 - [N1933E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1933E): [North Brunswick, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/North%20Brunswick), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5500, Registration pending - [N2028E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2028E): [Hintson John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINTSON%20JOHN%20L), [Pleasant Grove, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Pleasant%20Grove), built 1946, S/N 7AC5598 - [N2104E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2104E): [Pioneer Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIONEER%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Kingsbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kingsbury), S/N 7AC5673 - [N2133E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2133E): [Rowan Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROWAN%20THOMAS%20W), [Sterling, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sterling), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5704 - [N223AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223AJ): [Twaddle Dennis L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWADDLE%20DENNIS%20L%20JR), [Nome, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nome), S/N 7AC5839 - [N2300E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2300E): [Kilo Oscar LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILO%20OSCAR%20LLC), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), S/N 7AC-5794 - [N2375E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2375E): [Fletcher Stephen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLETCHER%20STEPHEN%20J), [Labelle, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Labelle), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5952 - [N2443E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2443E): [Mancini Drew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANCINI%20DREW), [Commerce, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Commerce), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6022 - [N2456E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2456E): [Porter Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), S/N 6035 - [N2510E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2510E): [Fields Creek Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELDS%20CREEK%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Clinton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Clinton), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6092 - [N2583E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2583E): [Sanders Dennis R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20DENNIS%20R), [Ione, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ione), built 1946, S/N 7AC6166 - [N2665E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2665E): [Flugzeug LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLUGZEUG%20LLC), [Hanover, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Hanover), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6247 - [N2716E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2716E): [Terri Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TERRI%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 7AC-6296 - [N2822E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2822E): [Basler Leon E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLER%20LEON%20E), [Sainte Genevieve, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Sainte%20Genevieve), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6405 - [N2872E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2872E): [Easterwood William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERWOOD%20WILLIAM%20D), [Hermitage, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Hermitage), built 1946, S/N 7AC6455 - [N2945E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2945E): [Ham Alan Darrell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAM%20ALAN%20DARRELL), [Goldsboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Goldsboro), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6531 - [N3139E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3139E): [Rainbow Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAINBOW%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), S/N 7AC-6736 - [N3618E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3618E): [Tennis Gayland L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TENNIS%20GAYLAND%20L), [Bath, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bath), built 1947, S/N 7AC-6948 - [N3645E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3645E): [Benham Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENHAM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Enid, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Enid), built 1947, S/N 7AC-6965 - [N3759E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3759E): [Cunningham Robert F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUNNINGHAM%20ROBERT%20F), [Gibraltar, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Gibraltar), built 1947, S/N 7AC-7048 - [N3772E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3772E): [Fisher Frederick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHER%20FREDERICK%20D), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 1947, S/N 7AC7046 - [N3824E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3824E): [Sheldon Brandon A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHELDON%20BRANDON%20A), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N 7AC-7082 - [N3901E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3901E): [Mcginnis Louis F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGINNIS%20LOUIS%20F), [Raton, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Raton), built 1947, S/N 7AC-7103 - [N3918E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3918E): [Ronald E Giddens](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RONALD%20E%20GIDDENS), [Boynton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boynton%20Beach), built 1947, S/N 7AC-7125 - [N4161E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4161E): [Maki Duane G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAKI%20DUANE%20G), [Wirt, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Wirt), built 1947, S/N 7AC-7136 - [N81583](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81583): [Harris Terry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20TERRY), [Manchester, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Manchester), built 1945, S/N 7AC-202 - [N81758](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81758): [Cox Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COX%20DENNIS%20L), [Greenville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Greenville), built 1945, S/N 7AC-379 - [N82020](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82020): [Swyers Stinson R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWYERS%20STINSON%20R%20JR), [Ottsville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Ottsville), built 1946, S/N 7AC-646 - [N82206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82206): [Braswell Randall A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRASWELL%20RANDALL%20A), [Wisner, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Wisner), built 1946, S/N 7AC-834 - [N82379](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82379): [Reynolds James S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20JAMES%20S), [Okeechobee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Okeechobee), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1012 - [N82586](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82586): [Poklar Norman A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POKLAR%20NORMAN%20A), [Mount Orab, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mount%20Orab), S/N 7AC-1223 - [N82602](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82602): [Verzwyvelt Andrew W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERZWYVELT%20ANDREW%20W), [Alexandria, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Alexandria), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1239 - [N82707](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82707): [Specht Beth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECHT%20BETH%20A), [Sherwood, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Sherwood), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1355 - [N82996](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82996): [Leroy Philippe G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEROY%20PHILIPPE%20G), [Willcox, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Willcox), S/N 7AC-1648 - [N83041](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83041): [Atha Orin Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATHA%20ORIN%20MICHAEL), [Savannah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Savannah), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1698 - [N83191](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83191): [Dorschner Douglas H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORSCHNER%20DOUGLAS%20H), [White Bear Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/White%20Bear%20Lake), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1852 - [N83504](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83504): [Oak Ridge Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OAK%20RIDGE%20FLYERS%20INC), [Oak Ridge, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Oak%20Ridge), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2175 - [N83652](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83652): [Neil Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEIL%20THOMAS), [Warrenton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Warrenton), built 1946, S/N 7AC2330 - [N83771](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83771): [Wenzel Harry A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENZEL%20HARRY%20A), [Medford, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Medford), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2449 - [N83871](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83871): [S&S Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%26S%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Morse, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Morse), S/N 7AC-2552 - [N83899](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83899): [Gilbert Kent G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILBERT%20KENT%20G), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2580 All 58: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7ac/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (16) 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 CEN25LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA161), Apr 19, 2025: Champion Aeronca 7AC (N83871), Estherwood, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain. - [NTSB ERA22FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA426), Sep 19, 2022: Champion Aeronca 7AC (N2716E), Bridgeton, NJ, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB GAA16CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA311), May 27, 2016: Champion Aeronca 7AC (N2675E), Groveland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB ERA14CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA267), Apr 19, 2014: Champion Aeronca 7AC (N82206), Port Gibson, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was sun glare. - [NTSB LAX96LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA239), Jun 21, 1996: Aeronca 7AC (N2456E), Lamont, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid a guy wire along the border of a field that was being agriculturally treated. The sunglare, guy wire, and lack of visual cues were related factors. - [NTSB LAX89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA162), Apr 16, 1989: Aeronca 7AC (N84745), Santa Paula, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT IN CONDITIONS THAT WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. - [NTSB CHI80DEX24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEX24), Jul 13, 1980: Aeronca 7AC (N3687E), Morristown, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN72FTM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72FTM09), Feb 17, 1972: Aeronca 7AC (N81718), Woods Cross, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72FEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEV01), Jul 1, 1971: Champion 7AC (N2515E), Breese, IL, destroyed - [NTSB MIA69F0461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0461), May 3, 1969: Aeronca 7AC (N2665E), Cleveland, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA66D0266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0266), Apr 19, 1966: Areonca 7AC (N84745), Harrisburg, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX66D0168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0168), Oct 26, 1965: Aeronca 7AC (N85350), Piru, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0335), Oct 3, 1965: Aeronca 7AC (N84001), Poplar Plains, KY, destroyed - [NTSB MKC65A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65A0065), May 2, 1965: Aeronca 7AC (N1581E), Hallock, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X1229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1229), Apr 8, 1964: Aeronca 7AC (N83867), Ames, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X1104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1104), Mar 29, 1964: Aeronca 7AC (N82082), San Diego, CA, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (13) 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 20250419005319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419005319A), Apr 19, 2025: Champion AERONCA 7AC (N83871), Crowley, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot 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… - [Accident 20220919017109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220919017109A), Sep 19, 2022: Champion AERONCA 7AC (N2716E), Bridgeton, NJ, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On 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… - [Accident 20160527008009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160527008009A), May 27, 2016: Champion AERONCA 7AC (N2675E), Groveland, CA, Substantial damage. The 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… - [Accident 20140419007379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140419007379A), Apr 19, 2014: Champion AERONCA 7AC (N82206), Port Gibson, MS, Minor damage. The 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… - [Accident 19960621014899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960621014899A), Jun 21, 1996: Bbavia 7AC (N2456E), Lamont, CA, Substantial damage. Struck a wire during a spray run. Flying east into rising sun. Failed to see recently installed wire. - [Incident 19910727038099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910727038099I), Jul 27, 1991: Bbavia 7AC (N3139E), Waskish, MN, Minor damage. Hit a parked aircraft when pilot taxied with tail wheel not streamlined. Pilot not certified. No annual or number. - [Accident 19890416008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890416008099A), Apr 16, 1989: Bbavia 7AC (N84745), Santa Paula, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff. CFI took over but force landed wing and nose down due too low speed. No engine defects. - [Incident 19861207074559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861207074559I), Dec 7, 1986: Bbavia 7AC (N83504), Rockwood, TN, Minor damage. Ground looped aircraft on rollout. - [Incident 19851207076649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851207076649I), Dec 7, 1985: Bbavia 7AC (N1933E), Greensboro, NC, Minor damage. Struck tree and ground on landing. Aircraft had been flying low over congested area. Student fled scene on foot. - [Incident 19830521024479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830521024479I), May 21, 1983: Bbavia 7AC (N2583E), Portland, OR, Minor damage. Lost control and ground looped on landing. - [Incident 19801212087479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801212087479I), Dec 12, 1980: Bbavia 7AC (N84421), Nolanville, TX. Emergency landing after power loss found water in fuel tank. - [Accident 19800713025489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800713025489A), Jul 13, 1980: Bbavia 7AC (N3687E), Morristown, IN, Substantial damage. Non-rated pilot tried to depart strip with tall wet grass. Made premature lift-off, settled into trees & bushes. - [Incident 19780409009589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780409009589I), Apr 9, 1978: Blanca 7AC (N4161E), Gallatin, TN, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing,ran off runway. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (138, 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 SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA3-214](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-214): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model3000 main skis and Model 1000 tail ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-361](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-361): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-362](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-362): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-424](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-424): Installation of Wiparie Skis Model CTF-2200 (Acft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott Model 3000 tail wheel. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [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 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 SA04205CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04205CH): Installation of Engines and propellers. C William Pancake Jr - [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 SA02529AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02529AK): Installation of the GSD Landing Gear System, Aeronca/American Champion 7 & 11 series airplanes. Mr. Ernie Broten - [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 SA4-97](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-97): Installation of an auxiliary five-gallon tank in wing. John P. Warren - [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 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 ST09176CH-A](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09176CH-A): Installation of Engines and propellers per C. William Pancake Engine and Propeller Eligibility. C. William Pancake Jr - [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 SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA2309WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2309WE): Installation of Madras Air Service Part No. 104 wing tips. Madras Air Service - [STC SA02566CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02566CH): Installation of the Custom Fiberglass Molding, Inc. (CFMI) Model 1500, 2250-001, or 2250-002 Aircraft Main Landing Gear Skis. Silveraire LLC - [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 SA02604CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02604CH): Installation of a battery powered engine starting system. SafeStart Starter System - [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 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 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 All 138: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7ac/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aeronca 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ac): 1,878 registered aircraft, registry code 2110102 - [Champion 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ac): 144 registered aircraft, registry code 21101MA - [American Champion 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ac): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2120005 - [Aeronca/Obrien 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-obrien-7ac): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0190108 - [Aeronca/Morris 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-morris-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0190109 - [Aeronca/Caum 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-caum-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0190110 - [Aeronca/Sampson D/Sampson B AERONCA 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-sampson-d-sampson-b-aeronca-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110101 - [Aeronca-Pridgin 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-pridgin-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110103 - [Aeronca/Durr Jerry AERONCA 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-durr-jerry-aeronca-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110107 - [Aeronca/Whitaker J M 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-whitaker-j-m-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110119 - [Aeronca/Carter J D AERONCA CARTER 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-carter-j-d-aeronca-carter-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110125 - [Aeronca/Cooper J D 7AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-cooper-j-d-7ac): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2110131 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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