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Champion AERONCA 7BCM

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2110144

Manufacturer (registry)
CHAMPION
Model
AERONCA 7BCM
Registry code
2110144
Registered
17 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 · 25

1945Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

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

1979In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1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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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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Registered aircraft · 17

N1096EMarrs David R DBA · Bella Vista, ARBuilt 1946 · S/N 7AC-4649N1143VDevine Patrick · Weldon Spring, MOBuilt 1956 · S/N 47970N2041AGregory Norbert L · Farmington, MNBuilt 1947 · S/N 7BCM-489
See all 17 registered aircraft
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 8

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

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

NTSB MIA03FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7BCM · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.Mar 18, 2003 · N2517E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Coolin, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include variable, gusty crosswinds, and trees along the sides of the runway.Sep 19, 1999 · N2841E · Substantial damageNTSB BFO91DID01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAeronca Champion 7BCM · Suffolk, VAA loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. The low compression was a result of exhaust valve leakage and inadequate maintenance and inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.Nov 8, 1990 · N7702B · DestroyedNTSB ATL88FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Bishopville, SCThe student pilot, carrying a passenger, attempted a low level maneuver, and stalled the aircraft. He was unable to recover in the altitude available and the aircraft struck the ground. Toxicological tests on the blood/urine were done on the PIC. The blood…Mar 17, 1988 · N82782 · DestroyedNTSB MIA70DKT01Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7BCM · Ft Lauderdale, FLJan 3, 1970 · N10413 · No damageNTSB NYC67D0264Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Charlton City, MASep 17, 1966 · N1143V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0543Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Cumberland, MDFeb 20, 1966 · N4064A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA66F0244Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · N.Smyrna Bech, FLAug 21, 1965 · N2517E · Substantial damage
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  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 ('2110144')
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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20030318003589ABbavia 7BCM · Belle Grade, FL(-23) Mr. Challancin was using this aircraft to chase blackbirds from a corn field. He was seen by observers making a steep climb and turn to fly another pass over the field. The aircraft impacted the ground causing fatal injuries to the pilot. Aircraft had…Mar 18, 2003 · N2517E · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19990918044469ABbavia 7BCM · Coolin, ID(-23) Airman reports that upon landing he encountered a cross-wind gust that caused loss of control, resulting in a/c departing runway and striking trees.Sep 18, 1999 · N2841E · No damageIncident 19960424008279IBbavia 7BCM · Charlotte, MINarrative: in cruise flight, propeller separated from engine, struck right wing leading edge. Aircraft landed on road. Crankshaft failure - indication of previous crack at area of fracture.Apr 24, 1996 · N46AC · Minor damageAccident 19901108049249ABbavia 7BCM · Suffolk, VASlow on climb stalled into trees. Engine poor condition,stuck valves,dirty screens,mag mistimed.Nov 8, 1990 · N7702B · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19880317006779ABbavia 7BCM · Bishopville, SCStalled and crashed during low level wing over maneuver. Had buzzed area also. Had passenger aboard filming flight.Mar 17, 1988 · N82782 · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19870322031539IBbavia 7BCM · South Edmenston, NYDuring taxi, wheel became stuck in the mud and aircraft flipped over.Mar 22, 1987 · N3892E · Minor damageIncident 19820818045949IBbavia 7BCM · Raeford, NCLost control taxiing on wet grass. The left wing struck a parked aircraft.Aug 18, 1982 · N2557E · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 118

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 SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC
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PMA parts · 327

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

73-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026ABI-3235-01Dust Cover, LowerABI LLC · PMA PQ4204CE · Replaces 3235-01 · Mar 30, 2026
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-759')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['7BCM (Army L-16A)'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Aeronca 7BCM175 registered aircraftRegistry code 2110106Champion 7BCM19 registered aircraftRegistry code 21101MLAeronca CHAMPION 7BCM1 registered aircraftRegistry code 0190151
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