Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2110162

Manufacturer (registry)
CHAMPION
Model
AERONCA 7FC
Registry code
2110162
Registered
18 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 · 24

1957Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 24 aircraft
19574
19587
19595
19605
19612
19621

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8

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
19791
19961
20012
20061
20221
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  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 ('2110162'))
  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

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110162'))
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Registered aircraft · 18

See all 18 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110162')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 14

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 1 case 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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN20CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7FC · Hessel, MIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.Apr 2, 2020 · N3JZ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA87LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7FC · Athol, IDThe pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing with the aircraft veering to the left of the runway centerline. The plt then elected to go-around and on the go-around the aircrafts main gear caught on a snow berm causing a loss of control in flight. The…Jan 4, 1987 · N7547E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA80DYP32Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7FC · Grangeville, IDAug 15, 1980 · N7547E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPD16Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7FC · Ft Worth, TXOct 17, 1975 · N4877E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW73DPA22Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Denison, TXJan 14, 1973 · N9921Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72FKQ11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7FC · Collins, MSAug 26, 1971 · N9832Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70D0009Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Eagle Point, ORJun 2, 1969 · N7547E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW67D0395Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7FC · Houston, TXDec 24, 1966 · N9817Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67D0181Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7FC · Blachly, ORSep 4, 1966 · N7547E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67D0063Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7FC · Twin Falls, IDJul 10, 1966 · N7686E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0692Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Sharpsville, PAMay 14, 1966 · N8597E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX66F0256Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Santa Monica, CAMar 2, 1966 · N9839Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0137Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7FC · Sand Lake, NYAug 10, 1965 · N9920Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66F0152Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Farmington, MOAug 5, 1965 · N9812Y · Destroyed
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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 ('2110162')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

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

Accident 20200402000479AChampion Aeronca 7FC · Hessel, MIOn April 2, 2020 at 18:40 eastern daylight time (EDT), an Aeronca 7FC aircraft, N3JZ, [privacy data omitted] and operated by a private pilot for a personal flight received substantial damage when it struck a snow bank while on landing rollout. Visual…Apr 2, 2020 · N3JZ · Substantial damageIncident 20101108052032IChampion Aeronca 7FC · Howell, MIAt Howell airport (ozw) on 11/09/2010 at 10:40 local, [privacy data omitted] taxied N4872E (American Champion 7FC) into a parked and unoccupied Cirrus SR22. [privacy data omitted] Aircraft struck the Cirrus with its propeller at the right wing tip. After…Nov 8, 2010 · N4872E · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19910916040089ABbavia 7ECA · Coeur D Alene, IDRough engine over mountain terrain. Made precautionary landing. Nosed over. Found mud daubers blocked fuel vents.Sep 16, 1991 · N7547E · Substantial damageAccident 19870104019259ABbavia STC7 · Athol, IDThe aircraft veered off the runway and struck a parked aircraft on go around. Right tail spring broken. Student pilotJan 4, 1987 · N7547E · Substantial damageIncident 19830610033439IBbavia 7FC · Addison, TXWind blew aircraft up on a wing during pre takeoff runup. Marginal wind for type aircraft.Jun 10, 1983 · N7686E · Minor damageAccident 19800815037719ABbavia 7FC · Grangeville, IDStudent lost directional control during landing and instructor could not gain control.Aug 15, 1980 · N7547E · Substantial damageAccident 19790413017649ABlanca 7FC · Stephenville, TXFlying low near friend's house to alert him for airport pick up. Engine quit. Aircraft stalled. Fuel vent clogged.Apr 13, 1979 · N4877E · DestroyedAccident 19751017033879ABlanca 7FC · Ft Worth, TXGusting to 29K.Oct 17, 1975 · N4877E · Substantial damageAccident 19730114000689ABlanca 7HC · Denison, TXSimulated forced ldg. Hit trees drg recovery.Jan 14, 1973 · N9921Y · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110162')
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 117

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.

See all 117 STCs
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2110162')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (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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  WHERE m.match_key = '7FC' AND m.code NOT IN ('2110162')
  GROUP BY ALL
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