# Champion AERONCA 7FC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2110162 - Manufacturer (registry): CHAMPION - Model: AERONCA 7FC - 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: 18 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7fc 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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [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 57-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-20-01): Fireproof Steering Link Boot · American Champion 7FC - [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Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2000-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-02) (historical): Wood Wing Spars · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 15 more.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) (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 (18) - [N1103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1103): [Schmidt Thomas P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMIDT%20THOMAS%20P), [Nunica, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Nunica), built 1958, S/N 7FC-234 - [N3JZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3JZ): [Freel Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEL%20MICHAEL%20R), [Cedarville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Cedarville), S/N 7FC-212 - [N4857E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4857E): [Severance Camden R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEVERANCE%20CAMDEN%20R), [Milford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Milford), S/N 7FC-306 - [N4864E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4864E): [Morgan Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20THOMAS%20A), [Greenville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greenville), built 1959, S/N 7FC-309 - [N4872E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4872E): [Dippold Lois M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIPPOLD%20LOIS%20M), [Perry, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Perry), built 1959, S/N 7FC-312 - [N7480B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7480B): [Benkert Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENKERT%20DANIEL%20D), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1957, S/N 7FC-2 - [N7496B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7496B): [Holdgate Frederick I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLDGATE%20FREDERICK%20I), [Englewood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Englewood), S/N 7FC-4 - [N7542E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7542E): [Brasil John I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRASIL%20JOHN%20I), [Lemon Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lemon%20Grove), S/N 7FC-248 - [N7543E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7543E): [Hyde John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYDE%20JOHN), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1958, S/N 7FC-202 - [N7575B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7575B): [Keown William Joshua](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEOWN%20WILLIAM%20JOSHUA), [Calhoun, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Calhoun), S/N 7FC-78 - [N7686E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7686E): [Christie Ian A H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTIE%20IAN%20A%20H), [Limon, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Limon), S/N 7FC-282 - [N8597E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8597E): [Hightower Jerry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHTOWER%20JERRY%20C), [Boyd, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boyd), S/N 7FC-368 - [N8946R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8946R): [Watson Bobby M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATSON%20BOBBY%20M), [Hoxie, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Hoxie), built 1960, S/N 7FC-384 - [N929FM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929FM): [Parker Johnny W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20JOHNNY%20W), [Murray, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Murray), built 1957, S/N 7FC-5 - [N97KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97KM): [Crystal, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Crystal), built 1960, S/N 422, Sale reported - [N9817Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9817Y): [Murray Luke C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20LUKE%20C), [Gregory, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Gregory), built 1960, S/N 7FC-401 - [N9839Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9839Y): [Hayton James B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYTON%20JAMES%20B), [Sedro Woolley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sedro%20Woolley), built 1961, S/N 7FC-451 - [N9921Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9921Y): [Johnson Jerry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20JERRY%20D), [Bryan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bryan), built 1962, S/N 7FC-452 ## NTSB investigations (14) 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 CEN20CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA138), Apr 2, 2020: Champion Aeronca 7FC (N3JZ), Hessel, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank. - [NTSB SEA87LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA043), Jan 4, 1987: Champion Aeronca 7FC (N7547E), Athol, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYP32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYP32), Aug 15, 1980: Aeronca 7FC (N7547E), Grangeville, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FPD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPD16), Oct 17, 1975: Aeronca 7FC (N4877E), Ft Worth, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73DPA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPA22), Jan 14, 1973: Champion 7FC (N9921Y), Denison, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FKQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKQ11), Aug 26, 1971: Aeronca 7FC (N9832Y), Collins, MS, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70D0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0009), Jun 2, 1969: Champion 7EC (N7547E), Eagle Point, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0395), Dec 24, 1966: Aeronca 7FC (N9817Y), Houston, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67D0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0181), Sep 4, 1966: Aeronca 7FC (N7547E), Blachly, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67D0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0063), Jul 10, 1966: Aeronca 7FC (N7686E), Twin Falls, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66D0692](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0692), May 14, 1966: Champion 7FC (N8597E), Sharpsville, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX66F0256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0256), Mar 2, 1966: Champion 7FC (N9839Y), Santa Monica, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66D0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0137), Aug 10, 1965: Aeronca 7FC (N9920Y), Sand Lake, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC66F0152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0152), Aug 5, 1965: Champion 7FC (N9812Y), Farmington, MO, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) 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 20200402000479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200402000479A), Apr 2, 2020: Champion AERONCA 7FC (N3JZ), Hessel, MI, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Incident 20101108052032I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101108052032I), Nov 8, 2010: Champion AERONCA 7FC (N4872E), Howell, MI, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. At 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.… - [Accident 19910916040089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910916040089A), Sep 16, 1991: Bbavia 7ECA (N7547E), Coeur D Alene, ID, Substantial damage. Rough engine over mountain terrain. Made precautionary landing. Nosed over. Found mud daubers blocked fuel vents. - [Accident 19870104019259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870104019259A), Jan 4, 1987: Bbavia STC7 (N7547E), Athol, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a parked aircraft on go around. Right tail spring broken. Student pilot - [Incident 19830610033439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830610033439I), Jun 10, 1983: Bbavia 7FC (N7686E), Addison, TX, Minor damage. Wind blew aircraft up on a wing during pre takeoff runup. Marginal wind for type aircraft. - [Accident 19800815037719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800815037719A), Aug 15, 1980: Bbavia 7FC (N7547E), Grangeville, ID, Substantial damage. Student lost directional control during landing and instructor could not gain control. - [Accident 19790413017649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790413017649A), Apr 13, 1979: Blanca 7FC (N4877E), Stephenville, TX, Destroyed. Flying low near friend's house to alert him for airport pick up. Engine quit. Aircraft stalled. Fuel vent clogged. - [Accident 19751017033879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751017033879A), Oct 17, 1975: Blanca 7FC (N4877E), Ft Worth, TX, Substantial damage. Gusting to 29K. - [Accident 19730114000689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730114000689A), Jan 14, 1973: Blanca 7HC (N9921Y), Denison, TX, Substantial damage. Simulated forced ldg. Hit trees drg recovery. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (117, 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 SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [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 SA3-424](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 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 SA4773NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4773NM): Installation of replacement metal leading edge. MILMAN Engineering Inc - [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 - [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 SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International 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 SA3531NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3531NM): Installing copper electrical cables. (182 S/N 33000 THRU 33842) (8E 833 and UP). Bogert Aviation All 117: https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-aeronca-7fc/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Champion 7FC](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7fc): 164 registered aircraft, registry code 21101NX - [Aeronca 7FC](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeronca-7fc): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 2110124 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.