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Champion 7GCB

55 Champion 7GCB aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1960–1964. Most are registered in AK, MN and MT.

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Registered today
55
Years built
1960–1964
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

2 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 1995

4 reports on Champion 7GCB airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bearing1
  2. control rod1
  3. locknut1
  4. spar1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
196014
19617
19628
19633
19641
Unknown22

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK12
MN5
MT4
MI3
WA3
WI3
CO2
OH2
SD2
UT2

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.
See the registered Champion 7GCB 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

7GCB aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N144BC—Rice, WAJun 5, 2019
N223HW1960Wasilla, AKNov 14, 2023
N24231960Alzada, MTDec 12, 2015
N432TE—Millington, MIDec 22, 2008
N510RJ—San Francisco, CAJan 6, 2021
N6231L—Fairbanks, AKFeb 27, 2019
N67ZV—BerlinMar 31, 2026
N7158P1963Raleigh, NCMay 4, 2005
N7432P—Brodhead, WISep 13, 2025
N808BW1962Brodhead, WIJun 13, 2001
N8977R1960Cherokee, IAAug 23, 2007
N8978R1960Wray, COMar 7, 2000
N8979R1960Osage, WYOct 13, 2015
N8980R1960Cannon Falls, MNOct 8, 2015
N8981R—Palmer, AKOct 1, 1976
N8986R1960Muskegon, MINov 10, 2016
N8993R1960Piney Flats, TNMar 2, 2019
N8994R—Rector, ARJan 9, 2026
N8999R1960Detroit Lakes, MNApr 2, 2026
N9129S—Kalispell, MTJun 20, 2025
N912CP—Big Lake, AKJan 24, 2018
N920CJ1960Craig, COMar 15, 2023
N9803Y—Butte, MTJun 10, 2025
N9810Y1960Port Orchard, WAMay 31, 2005
N9827Y1960Sweet Home, OR—

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