Champion 7GCB
55 Champion 7GCB aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1960–1964. Most are registered in AK, MN and MT.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 55
- Years built
- 1960–1964
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply2 ADs match the Champion 7GCB 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
- 15
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 14
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Champion 7GCB airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Champion 7GCB aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 29, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Colorado Springs, CON920CJ
- Jun 23, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Tyonek, AKN466RV
- Jul 11, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · King Salmon, AKN9897Y
- Oct 24, 2006Substantial damage · none injuries · Farmington, NMN9867Y
- Mar 5, 2006Substantial damage · none injuries · Fairbanks, AKN223HW
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19954 reports on Champion 7GCB airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bearing1
- control rod1
- locknut1
- spar1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1960 | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7 | |
| 1962 | 8 | |
| 1963 | 3 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 22 |
Buyer checklist
2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Champion 7GCB; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Champion 7GCB airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Champion 7GCB 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.
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
7GCB aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N144BC | — | Rice, WA | Jun 5, 2019 |
| N223HW | 1960 | Wasilla, AK | Nov 14, 2023 |
| N2423 | 1960 | Alzada, MT | Dec 12, 2015 |
| N432TE | — | Millington, MI | Dec 22, 2008 |
| N510RJ | — | San Francisco, CA | Jan 6, 2021 |
| N6231L | — | Fairbanks, AK | Feb 27, 2019 |
| N67ZV | — | Berlin | Mar 31, 2026 |
| N7158P | 1963 | Raleigh, NC | May 4, 2005 |
| N7432P | — | Brodhead, WI | Sep 13, 2025 |
| N808BW | 1962 | Brodhead, WI | Jun 13, 2001 |
| N8977R | 1960 | Cherokee, IA | Aug 23, 2007 |
| N8978R | 1960 | Wray, CO | Mar 7, 2000 |
| N8979R | 1960 | Osage, WY | Oct 13, 2015 |
| N8980R | 1960 | Cannon Falls, MN | Oct 8, 2015 |
| N8981R | — | Palmer, AK | Oct 1, 1976 |
| N8986R | 1960 | Muskegon, MI | Nov 10, 2016 |
| N8993R | 1960 | Piney Flats, TN | Mar 2, 2019 |
| N8994R | — | Rector, AR | Jan 9, 2026 |
| N8999R | 1960 | Detroit Lakes, MN | Apr 2, 2026 |
| N9129S | — | Kalispell, MT | Jun 20, 2025 |
| N912CP | — | Big Lake, AK | Jan 24, 2018 |
| N920CJ | 1960 | Craig, CO | Mar 15, 2023 |
| N9803Y | — | Butte, MT | Jun 10, 2025 |
| N9810Y | 1960 | Port Orchard, WA | May 31, 2005 |
| N9827Y | 1960 | Sweet Home, OR | — |