Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES
Registered
2
Year Range
1946–1946
NTSB Events
2
Airworthiness Directives
13
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- OH 50.0% 1
- NJ 50.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1940s 50.0% 1
- Unknown 50.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC aircraft
2 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 2.
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Apr 30, 2016
N85510Keene, New Hampshire
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 9, 1997
N85257CARSON, North Dakota Serious
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
13 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 13.
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Feb 7, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…
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Jan 9, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC airplanes. This AD requires you to make a temporary P…
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Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
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May 11, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…
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Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
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Jun 6, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes
This amendment clarifies information contained in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-25-02, which concerns certain American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) 7, 8, and 11 series airplanes. This AD currently requires inspecting the front and rear wood spars for damage, including installing any as-needed inspection ho…
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Dec 18, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-05- 04, which currently requires you to repetitively inspect the front and rear wood spars for damage (including installing any as-needed inspection holes) and repair or replace any damaged wood spar on certain American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Mode…
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Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
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Aug 4, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes
This document reopens the comment period of an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would supersede AD 98-05-04, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the front and rear wood spars for damage, including installing any necessary inspection holes, on certain American Champion Aircraft Corporatio…
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Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
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Jun 4, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-05-04, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the front and rear wood spars for damage, including installing any necessary inspection holes, on certain American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Model 8GCBC airplanes; and repairing or rep…
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Jun 4, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes
This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to all American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) 7, 8, and 11 series airplanes, excluding Model 8GCBC airplanes. The proposed AD would have required installing inspection holes on the top and bottom wing surfaces, repetitively i…
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Nov 3, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) 7, 8, and 11 series airplanes, excluding Model 8GCBC airplanes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) previously proposed similar AD action for the ACAC Model 8GCBC airplanes. The pr…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A-759 Historical Rev 72 · 10/19/2009
American Champion Aircraft Corp.
Models: 7DC, 7GCAA, 7BCM (Army L-16A), 7GCB + 18 more
05 / Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
Advisories applicable to AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
3 SAIBs on file. SAIBs are FAA advisory notices — not mandatory like ADs, but worth reviewing for service bulletins and emerging issues.
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07/12/2018
SAIB CE-18-20
Electrical Power
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07/12/2013
SAIB CE-13-40
Flight Compartment
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03/20/2009
SAIB CE-09-20
Equipment - Furnishings
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
302 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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07/08/2025
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…
National Aeronca Association
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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04/01/2025
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
Acron Aviation Inc.
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01/01/2025
STC SA01240SE
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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08/19/2024
STC SA03898NY
Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material
Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 2)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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08/16/2023
STC SA02576AK
Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits
ABI LLC
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02/09/2023
STC SA3-361
Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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02/09/2023
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
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02/09/2023
STC SA3-214
Installation of Wipaire Skis Model3000 main skis and Model 1000 tail ski.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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02/09/2023
STC SA3-362
Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main and Model CTF-2200 tail wheel skis.
F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
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12/28/2022
STC SA02987CH
Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System
Electroair Acquisition Corporation
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12/14/2022
STC SA01233SE
Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly
ABI, LLC
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12/12/2022
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
L3Harris Aviation Products Inc.
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09/09/2022
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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05/19/2022
STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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03/30/2022
STC SA02444AK (PAGE 1)
Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed
ADS-B Technologies LLC
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10/25/2021
STC SA01015SE
Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires
ABI LLC
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10/25/2021
STC SA01015SE (2 OF 2)
Installation of eligible Alaska Tire and Rubber Company TSO-C62d\nTires as listed in AML SA01015SE
ABI LLC
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09/16/2021
STC SA02553AK
Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener
Keller Engineering Group LLC
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09/16/2021
STC ST02291AK-A
Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener
Keller Engineering Group LLC
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06/28/2021
STC SA220SO
Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link.
Fliegen Works Inc. \n d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
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10/19/2020
STC SA001410BO
Entered in Error - See SA00410BO
uAvionix Corporation
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08/31/2020
STC SA00410BO
Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator
uAvionix Corporation
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08/31/2020
STC SA001410BO
Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator
uAvionix Corporation
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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03/07/2020
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 …
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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02/24/2020
STC SA04205CH
Installation of Engines and propellers
C William Pancake Jr
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02/24/2020
STC SA04301CH
Attachment of fabric covering and wing leading edge
C William Pancake Jr
+ 272 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
60+ parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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1500-305#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/994C7F4CF82B53118625805E006927E0.0001##
Model 1500 Ski Installation Parts Rear cable assembly
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
1500-304#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7F511360B03810F98625805E00692789.0001##
Model 1500 Ski Installation Parts Front cable assembly
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
1500-302#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7F12B89DF7A12ECB8625805E00692734.0001##
Model 1500 Ski Installation Parts Spacer
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
1500-301#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7C73F9D0F6C5DC458625805E006926D8.0001##
Model 1500 Ski Installation Parts Bracket assembly
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
MDL1500-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6EF7DF2B934C6A968625805E00692684.0001##
Model 1500 Ski Installation Parts
Silveraire LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABI-3224A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7AA9279B2EDBECEC86257D2400636DCA.0001##
Tailwheel and Fork Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABI-3200B#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/630FE0BAC1A0D91D86257D2400636D7F.0001##
Tailwheel and Fork Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABI-3224A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7A588DA9577A61986257CB0005076CA.0001##
Tailwheel and Fork Assembly
ABI, LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABI-3200B#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2591650710FC069A86257CB0005076C7.0001##
Tailwheel and Fork Assembly
ABI, LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABI-3200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6D689ACA58D1062286257D2400636CF9.0001##
Tailwheel and Fork Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABI-3200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C5B8ECE6075EA64D86257CB0005076C2.0001##
Tailwheel and Fork Assembly
ABI, LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
DEL099005-405#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DB09C7AF5DAC75A386257AFC006035F3.0001##
Bead Clamp
Dawley Manufacturing Corp replaces Aeronca 192-001 Muffler Assembly
PMA holder → -
A0750130-31#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID336714132202106171942310.0001##
Bead Clamp
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. replaces 192-001
PMA holder → -
1677-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/51EBA7B5B1D3694A8625788D0068F465.0001##
SafeStart Starter System Kit
SafeStart Starter Systems replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
1677-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4159499CFE6476A88625788D0068F439.0001##
SafeStart Starter System Kit
SafeStart Starter Systems replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-100-HD-06#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0F105855F2E0BCD5862578100062EB66.0001##
Valve, Fuel Shut-Off (Short Stem)
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-2-937#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/06C8D2ADE95109B6862578100062EB34.0001##
Bracket, Auxiliary Fuel Valve (7 Series Aux)
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-3417#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/58973F55BF3FFAF5862578100062EA43.0001##
Screen, Tank Outlet
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2403-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5C5BCBBE56428144862578100062E9BF.0001##
Stop, Ball Valve Stem
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2403-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DF3F5287ECFC97C4862578100062E999.0001##
Stem, valve Ball Rotating
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2930#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AEC9B2330CA01994862578100062EB0B.0001##
Placard, Auxiliary Fuel Valve (7 Series Aux)
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2458#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2437DC637E0CA8C5862578100062E9F1.0001##
Joint, Universal Fuel Shut-Off
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-2-937#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3671FD1D98FD61758625772100474866.0001##
Bracket, Auxiliary Fuel Valve
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2403-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7026349B4AEDCA8A8625772100474892.0001##
Stem, valve Ball Rotating
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2458#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/709588518308ADFB862577210047483B.0001##
Joint, Universal Fuel Shut-Off
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2403-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3ADE2907A55F07408625772100474810.0001##
Stop, Ball Valve Stem
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-100-HD-06#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F4A6BFCD6102CB7286257721004747A8.0001##
Valve, Fuel Shut-Off
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-3417#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/36839FD87826F3E586257721004747E0.0001##
Screen, Tank Outlet
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
7-839-9-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6E88F60DBD4C3480862577210047474C.0001##
Plate, Valve Mounting
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2930#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/084ACA622E185E918625772100474777.0001##
Placard, Auxiliary Fuel Valve
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2457#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8E084DCD284092F5862578100062EA6F.0001##
Tube, Fuel Valve Connecting
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2403#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BDBB8D3AA497885A862578100062E962.0001##
Valve, fuel Shut-Off
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
BAR-1-2403#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/40153A8EA4E08DC3862577210047471B.0001##
Valve, fuel Shut-Off
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
51016#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0E10702BF60B039586258596006192A3.0001##
Shock Absorber Assembly
Airframes Alaska replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
51041#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/679B97169A60403D8625859600619391.0001##
PA-18 Style Citabria Gear Leg
Airframes Alaska replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
51036#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6BF8D8C5F0E7F141862585960061931B.0001##
PA-18 Style Citabria Gear Leg
Airframes Alaska replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
51040#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D0A7695012A913298625859600619355.0001##
PA-18 Style Citabria Gear Leg
Airframes Alaska replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
51035#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E640FEF99DAEC3EE86258596006192E2.0001##
PA-18 Style Citabria Gear Leg
Airframes Alaska replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
KEG-118#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID918421433720211021172617.0001##
Shimmy Dampener 3200 Bent Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
KEG-116#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID222138983202110211725170.0001##
Shimmy Dampener 3200 Straight Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7AC
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 2 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →