Champion 8KCAB
5 Champion 8KCAB aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–2001.
- Registered today
- 5
- Years built
- 1972–2001
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply4 ADs match the Champion 8KCAB airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2018-14-06WingsAug 17, 2018
- 2009-22-02American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC…Dec 3, 2009
- 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.
Watch new ADs for the Champion 8KCAB
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Champion 8KCAB airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Champion 8KCAB aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 5, 2020Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ellijay, GAN787AC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Champion 8KCAB airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1972 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
4 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Champion 8KCAB; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Champion 8KCAB airframes. 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
- 97 mph