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Champion 7GC

37 Champion 7GC aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1956–1960. Most are registered in TX, AK and CO.

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Registered today
37
Years built
1956–1960
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

2 ADs match the Champion 7GC airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2005-24-10American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC…Jan 17, 2006
  • 2000-25-02 R1American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series AirplanesJul 13, 2001

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
12
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
12
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Champion 7GC airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Champion 7GC aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Oct 1, 2025Substantial damage · minor injuries · Haskell, OKN621E
  • Jul 14, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Warren, ARN2127C
  • Mar 26, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Anchorage, AKN4844E
  • Oct 21, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Gerlach, NVN7589E
  • Sep 4, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Palmer, AKN4831E

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Champion 7GC airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. spar1
  2. valve rod1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19561
19571
19587
195916
19604
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX7
AK6
CO3
MN2
ND2
NH2
Unknown2
CA1
KY1
MA1

Buyer checklist

2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Champion 7GC; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 12 NTSB events since 1982 involve Champion 7GC airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Champion 7GC airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Champion 7GC aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
90 mph

7GC aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N2127C1959Corinth, MSAug 29, 2024
N4831E1959Wasilla, AKFeb 1, 2017
N4832E1959Oak Ridge, TNFeb 12, 2013
N4844E1959Wasilla, AKMar 9, 2023
N4850E1959Frankfort, KYJan 5, 2009
N4866E1959Gloucester, VANov 14, 2002
N4871E—Sterling, AKJul 10, 2017
N4876E1959Needville, TXMar 12, 2021
N4879E1959Dallas, TXApr 18, 1998
N4882E1959Sanger, TXNov 15, 1996
N4883E—Wasilla, AKApr 6, 2026
N4894E1959Sherman, TXNov 8, 2003
N49DT1957Raeford, NCMay 22, 2018
N5923L—Sacred Heart, MNDec 19, 2016
N597GC1959Brookline, NHApr 4, 2023
N621E—Saint James, MOMar 21, 2026
N650GS1958Okanogan, WAMay 24, 2010
N7411B1956Parker, COSep 4, 2003
N7572E1958Saint James, MNNov 11, 2022
N7574E1958Indiana, PAOct 20, 2009
N7587E1958Sterling, MANov 18, 2005
N7591E1958Lubbock, TXMay 4, 2012
N7595E1958La Grande, ORJan 8, 2018
N777UF1960Dallas, TXMay 10, 2011
N836Z—Jun 19, 2025

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