# Champion AERONCA 7EC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2110158 - Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION - Model: AERONCA 7EC - 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: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7ec 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 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 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 56-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-04-01): Control Stick Socket Castings · American Champion 7EC - [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Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more.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) (5) - [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-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 (14) - [N4303C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4303C): [White David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20DAVID%20W), [South Fulton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/South%20Fulton), built 1955, S/N 7EC-303 - [N4328C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4328C): [Welch Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20THOMAS%20R), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 1955, S/N 7EC-337 - [N4341C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4341C): [Hofer Perry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFER%20PERRY%20L), [Doland, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Doland), built 1955, S/N 7EC-357 - [N4372C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4372C): [Lussier John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUSSIER%20JOHN%20A), [Greene, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Greene), S/N 7EC-396 - [N4373C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4373C): [Schallip Robert G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHALLIP%20ROBERT%20G%20JR), [Barbeau, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Barbeau), built 1956, S/N 7EC-397 - [N4382C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4382C): [Bouchard Ron](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUCHARD%20RON), [Lambert, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Lambert), built 1956, S/N 7EC-408 - [N4394C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4394C): [Schoney Brannon G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHONEY%20BRANNON%20G), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), built 1956, S/N 7EC-423 - [N4724E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4724E): [Farringer Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARRINGER%20STEVEN%20R), [Columbia City, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Columbia%20City), built 1950, S/N 7EC-67 - [N4727E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4727E): [Kw Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KW%20GROUP%20LLC), [Philipsburg, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Philipsburg), S/N 7EC-70 - [N7567E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7567E): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1958, S/N 7EC-679 - [N8542E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8542E): [Schillo Paul J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHILLO%20PAUL%20J), [Wrenshall, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Wrenshall), built 1959, S/N 7EC-697 - [N8912R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8912R): [Day Kimberly K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAY%20KIMBERLY%20K), [Grand Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Grand%20Rapids), built 1959, S/N 7EC-715 - [N8917R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8917R): [Dyke Milo O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYKE%20MILO%20O), [Hazen, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hazen), built 1960, S/N 7EC-727 - [N9063B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9063B): [Pratt Patrick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRATT%20PATRICK%20D), [Martinisville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Martinisville), built 1958, S/N 7EC-643 ## NTSB investigations (15) 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 SEA98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA057), Apr 1, 1998: Aeronca 7-EC (N4382C), Glendive, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed remedial action and his inadvertent entry into a ground loop. - [NTSB SEA93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA164), Jul 27, 1993: Champion 7EC (N4394C), Chewelah, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND CORRECT FOR GROUND LOOP/SWERVE. - [NTSB FTW77FRD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRD34), Jun 10, 1977: Champion 7FC (N9856Y), Kinder, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FUM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUM24), Apr 5, 1977: Bellanca 7EC (N4341C), El Centro, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76DVD48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVD48), Aug 20, 1976: Aeronca 7EC (N7567E), Eureka, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC76DAG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAG20), Aug 4, 1975: Champion 7EC (N4671E), Gakona, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75FKJ55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKJ55), Apr 15, 1975: Aeronca 7EC (N8544E), Selma, AL, destroyed - [NTSB OAK74FVW16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVW16), Apr 6, 1974: Champion 7EC (N4341C), Lone Pine, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70FDA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70FDA07), May 2, 1970: Champion 7EC (N4382C), Scobey, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK68D0353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0353), Apr 27, 1968: Aeronca 7EC (N7567E), Eureka, CA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW67F0510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0510), Mar 27, 1967: Champion 7EC (N9063B), La Grange, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK67D0177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0177), Oct 16, 1966: Champion 7EC (N7479B), Livermore, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA66D0191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0191), Aug 7, 1965: Aeronca 7EC (N7482B), Centreville, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0914](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0914), Dec 4, 1964: Champion 7EC (N4328C), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X1913](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1913), May 23, 1964: Champion 7EC (N8912R), Birchwood, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) 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 19980331005019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980331005019A), Mar 31, 1998: Bbavia 7EC (N4382C), Glendive, MT, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing and ground looped. (.4)during the landing roll in the tail wheel equipped airplane, the pilot felt that the aircraft was… - [Accident 19930727052549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930727052549A), Jul 27, 1993: Bbavia 7EC (N4394C), Chewelah, WA, Substantial damage. Veered off runway on landing roll and struck trees. Light crosswind existed. - [Incident 19820203005989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820203005989I), Feb 3, 1982: Bbavia 7EC (N4328C), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. Engine stopped from carburetor ice. Landed on freeway. Eir prepared. - [Accident 19770820034049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770820034049A), Aug 20, 1977: Blanca 7EC (N8596E), WI, Substantial damage - [Accident 19770610016679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770610016679A), Jun 10, 1977: Blanca 7EC (N9856Y), Kinder, LA, Substantial damage. Carb intake screen very dirty eng lost pwr - [Accident 19770405007819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770405007819A), Apr 5, 1977: Blanca 7EC (N4341C), El Centro, CA, Substantial damage. Fuel sel handle repositioned. Pilots knee could inadvertently turn sel to off position. - [Accident 19760820024839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760820024839A), Aug 20, 1976: Blanca 7EC (N7567E), Eureka, CA, Substantial damage - [Accident 19750804025329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750804025329A), Aug 4, 1975: Blanca 7EC (N4671E), Gakona, AK, Substantial damage. Fuel hose to carb obstructed by substance like hose. Lnd in brush. - [Accident 19750415008459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750415008459A), Apr 15, 1975: Blanca 7EC (N8544E), Selma, AL, Substantial damage. Low spots on rwy with standing water. - [Accident 19740406007509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740406007509A), Apr 6, 1974: Blanca 7EC (N4341C), Lone Pine, CA, Substantial damage. Ruts and bumps in short rwy. Acft hit bump & bounced in air. Plt tried go arnd into rising terrain. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (127, 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 SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [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 SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA2699CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2699CE): Installation of aileron spades. Rainbow Flying Services - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [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 SA02153AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153AK): Installation of Burl's Aircraft Rebuild Magnum I tail wheel Penetration ski. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild 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 SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [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 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 SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [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 SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [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 SA11172SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11172SC): Installation of an ADS600-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. NavWorx Inc - [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 SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system. Steve's Aircraft All 127: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7ec/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec): 157 registered aircraft, registry code 21101NM - [Aeronca 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ec): 52 registered aircraft, registry code 2110120 - [American Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ec): 23 registered aircraft, registry code 2120001 - [American Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ec): 9 registered aircraft, registry code 2120002 - [American Champion 7EC](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-champion-7ec): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 2120004 - [Aeronca 7EC CONV](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7ec-conv): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 2110113 - [Champion 7EC(CONV)](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7ec-conv): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 21101NL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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