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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

CHAMPION 8KCAB

Fixed Wing Single Engine · LYCOMING AEIO-360 SER

Registered

5

Year Range

1972–2001

NTSB Events

2

Airworthiness Directives

41

Aircraft Resources

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01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered CHAMPION 8KCAB aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • WI 40.0% 2
  • CA 40.0% 2
  • MN 20.0% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1970s 20.0% 1
  • 1990s 40.0% 2
  • 2000s 20.0% 1
  • Unknown 20.0% 1

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving CHAMPION 8KCAB aircraft

2 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 2.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to CHAMPION 8KCAB

41 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 16 more in the Federal Register.

  • Aug 17, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 31, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jan 23, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 13, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.

    We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) (AD) 2017-07- 10 for certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017-07-10 required fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requirement of the…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jan 11, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.

    We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07- 10, which applies to certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. (ACAC) Model 8KCAB airplanes. AD 2017-07-10 requires fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requi…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 12, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8KCAB airplanes. This AD requires fabrication and installation of a placard to prohibit aerobatic flight, inspection of the aileron hinge rib and support, and a reporting requirement of the inspection results to the F…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Dec 31, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD current…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Oct 29, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC airplanes, manufactured prior to 1989 and equipped with folding rear seat backs. This AD requires inspection of the rear seat back hinge areas for cracking and excessive elonga…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Oct 27, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC-()2Y(K,R)-() Series Propellers

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC-()2Y()-() series propellers with non-suffix serial number (SN) propeller hubs installed on Lycoming O-, IO-, LO-, and AEIO-360 series reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive eddy current in…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Aug 13, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Airplanes

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC airplanes, manufactured prior to 1989 and equipped with folding rear seat backs. This proposed AD would require inspection of the rear seat back hinge areas for cracking an…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 30, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan," installed. That AD…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Sep 15, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This AD requires initial…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • May 19, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Titan", installed. This proposed AD wo…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 2, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

    The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 23, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SAP cast cylinder assemblies installed in Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines, Lycoming Engines (LE) 320, 360, and 540 series reciprocating engines, Avco Lycoming (AL) 540 series reciprocating engines, and S…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Sep 8, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) Series Propellers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) series propellers with non- suffix serial number (SN) propeller hubs installed on Lycoming O-, IO-, LO-, and AEIO-360 series reciprocating engines. This AD requires initial and repetitive eddy current inspections (ECI…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jun 6, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. That AD c…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 24, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. Th…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Dec 27, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast", installed. This AD requires r…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Sep 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) models 320, 360, and 540 series, "Parallel Valve" reciprocating engines, with certain Engine Components Inc. (ECi) cylinder assemblies, part number (P/N) AEL65102 series "Classic Cast," installed. This propose…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for CHAMPION 8KCAB

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for CHAMPION 8KCAB

28 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.

  • 60-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9287569B9B401EF38625809E00616B40.0001##

    Parking Brake Valve Assembly

    Parker Hannifin Corporation replaces American Champion Aircraft Corporation P/N A-850-1

    PMA holder →

  • #https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124831337720220706160045.0001##

    LoPresti Speed Merchants

    PMA holder →

  • EA-22000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143618207720220525194052.0001##

    Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin)

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • EA-20000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111325211120220525194017.0001##

    Four-Cylinder Ignition Controller

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • EA-22000T#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138837880320220525194125.0001##

    Controller Wire Harness- Twin (14 Pin)

    Electroair Acquisition Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 13340-00-ONT#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/23CD28553B47472B86257D1C004D2C97.0001##

    Oil Temperature Gage

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces 13340-00 (RN2100)

    PMA holder →

  • 8850-6CJ#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182169774420240625133920.0001##

    MOTOR (14 VDC)

    McFarlane Aviation Inc replaces 8850-6

    PMA holder →

  • MDL103216-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199482918420240221143419.0001##

    SkyView HDX Instrumentation

    Dynon Avionics, Inc. replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • UAV-1004236-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103937749420230707211227.0001##

    AV-30-C

    uAvionix Corporation replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 700-00190-100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID965600056520210921142533.0001##

    SkyTrax 100B/200 ADS-B Receiver

    Avidyne Corporation replaces ModificationPart

    PMA holder →

  • 293, 293.187#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/18055BD5B232A164862573A60061160A.0001##

    Windshield

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Bellanca/ American Champion P/N 7-1418

    PMA holder →

  • ATD210688D#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB7429C232FF1E0E862571F600716F28.0001##

    Propeller Control Unit

    Aero Technologies LLC replaces D210688

    PMA holder →

  • SAR2-5001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB6B999AE9C3D91D8625720B00579C3E.0001##

    Stiffener

    Aero Fabricators Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • SAR2-1976#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3BA880F67B66C98F8625720B00579C12.0001##

    Wing Strut Fitting

    Aero Fabricators Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • AFC-K007 DATED 6-8-93 INSTALLATION DWG LIST AFC-K007 DTD 6-8-93 INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AFC-K007-MI DTD 3-30-93 OR LATER FAA APPROVED REV#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/10774F87E66DA90E862573E000641EC3.0001##

    REMOTE MOUNT OIL FILTER KIT

    Airwolf Filter Corp replaces MODIFICATION PART

    PMA holder →

  • K4-1104#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/99683D5FEFA83CC7862574240073292F.0001##

    Muffler Assembly

    Knisley Welding Inc replaces 4-1104, 4-1105

    PMA holder →

  • K4-1104#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8138D893BBB2D795862572BB0056FD9E.0001##

    Muffler Assembly

    Knisley Welding Inc replaces 4-1104 , 4-1105

    PMA holder →

  • ATF6-58-1|ATB 210988#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150282962420250130180508.0001##

    Propeller Control Unit Constant Speed

    Aero Technologies LLC replaces Hartzell F-6-58( ), Woodard B210988

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 4-1032#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123725001120220629164511.0001##

    Floorboard

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 2-2001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID196534245020220629164519.0001##

    Inspection hole frame and cover assembly

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 4-1600#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190626630420220629164517.0001##

    Floorboard

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 5-296-1L#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161590229720220629164455.0001##

    Floorboard

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 4-1378#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179687139720220629164513.0001##

    Floorboard

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 5-296-1R#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157706229020220629164458.0001##

    Floorboard

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 5-355-R#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID175541978020220627212014.0001##

    Wing Spar

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 5-356-L#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192070554420220627212014.0001##

    Wing Spar

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 5-356-R#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163853150820220627212015.0001##

    Wing Spar

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • RFS 5-355-L#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159744510420220627212013.0001##

    Wing Spar

    Rainbow Flying Service replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CHAMPION 8KCAB

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 5 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.

5 of 5
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N1225W WI 1998 · Look up ↗
N232WM CA 1999 · Look up ↗
N313WF MN 2001 · Look up ↗
N405RC WI — ● Look up ↗
N77340 CA 1972 ● Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →