AD 76-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7ECA | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCAA | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 8GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 8KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks and/or permanent deformation in the lower frame side tubes of the adjustable front seat due to installation per Bellanca Kit #252.
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Required Actions
Inspect left and right side lower seat frame side tubes for cracks and permanent deformation after removing the seat cushion. Repair per AC 43.13-1 and install Bellanca Kit #253 or replace with new reinforced seat frame P/N 7-1513 if issues found. If no issues, install Bellanca Kit #253 within 20 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation models 7ECA (serial 1126-76 to 1173-76), 7GCAA (324-76 to 332-76), 7GCBC (887-76 to 942-76), 7KCAB (551-76 to 584-76), 8KCAB (219-76 to 265-76), 8GCBC (188-76 to 228-76), and all previous serials with adjustable front seats installed per Bellanca Kit #252.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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