American Champion Aircraft Corp. Airworthiness Directives

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2022-03-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The displayed fuel quantity can have an error as much as four gallons/fuel tank with the display indicating four gallons with an empty tank. In the context of this event, the end level effect is th...

Effective: Mar 21, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2018-14-06 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.

Unsafe Condition: cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove.

Effective: Aug 17, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 100 hours of the effective date of this AD, or before further flight, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2017-07-10

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.

Unsafe Condition: Cracked hinge support and cracked hinge ribs, which resulted in partial loss of control with the aileron binding against the cove.

Effective: Apr 12, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight for airplanes with known cracks.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp.

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2010-13-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. Propeller Governors, Part Numbers C210776, T210761, D210760, and J210761

Unsafe Condition: which could prevent continued safe flight or safe landing.

Effective: Aug 5, 2010 Category: engine

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. Propeller Governors, Part Numbers C210776, T210761, D210760, and J210761

2009-22-02

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracking of the rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole, which could result in failure of the rear seat back.

Effective: Dec 3, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 3, 2009, and repetitively thereafte...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Airplanes

2006-12-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.

Effective: Jul 11, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2005-24-10

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Incorrect swaging width of the flight control cable Nicopress sleeves could result in failure of the elevator, rudder, aileron, and flap controls.

Effective: Jan 17, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Amdt-39-12255

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Damage to the front and rear wood wing spars, including cracks, compression cracks, longitudinal cracks through boltholes or nail holes, or loose or missing rib nails, could progress to in-flight s...

Effective: Jul 13, 2001 Category: aircraft Compliance: Initially inspect at the first annual inspection that occurs 30 calendar days or more after July ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes

2000-25-02 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Continued operation with damaged wood wing spars could progress to in-flight structural failure of the wing with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jul 13, 2001 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to further flight after each accident/incident involving wing damage, or within 13 calendar...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes

2000-25-02 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Damage to wood wing spars, including cracks, compression cracks, longitudinal cracks through bolt or nail holes, or loose/missing nails, could progress to in-flight structural failure of the wing w...

Effective: Jan 19, 2001 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation 7, 8, and 11 Series Airplanes

Amdt-39-10365 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8GCBC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Compression cracks, longitudinal cracks through bolt or nail holes, or loose/missing nails in the front and rear wood spars could lead to in-flight structural failure of the wing.

Effective: Apr 17, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 8GCBC Airplanes

Amdt-39-9508

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Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 8KCAB, 8GCBC, 7GCBC, and 7ECA Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracks on the wing front strut fittings could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Feb 26, 1996 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 8KCAB, 8GCBC, 7GCBC, and 7ECA Airplanes

90-15-15 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT (BELLANCA, CHAMPION) Model 8KCAB Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the upper wing front spar strut fittings, part number 2-1976, could result in an in-flight separation of the wing.

Effective: May 15, 1991 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or prior to th...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT (BELLANCA, CHAMPION) Model 8KCAB Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

96-18-02

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[Correction] Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 8KCAB, 8GCBC, 7GCBC, 7ECA, 7GCAA, and 7KCAB Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Wing front strut attach fittings may fail due to stress corrosion cracking or fatigue, leading to wing separation.

Effective: Feb 26, 1991 Category: aircraft Compliance: before further flight

Why matched: [Correction] Airworthiness Directives; American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 8KCAB, 8GCBC, 7GCBC, 7ECA, 7GCAA, and 7KCAB Airplanes

89-18-06

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Airworthiness Directives; AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8GCBC, and 8KCAB Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the seat back which could result in loss of control of the airplane

Effective: Sep 21, 1989 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and, thereafter at i...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8GCBC, and 8KCAB Airplanes

80-25-07 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; STEWART-WARNER CORPORATION Oil Coolers

Unsafe Condition: Oil coolers of specified model and serial numbers may experience loss of engine oil due to potential leakage.

Effective: Sep 24, 1981 Category: appliance Compliance: prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; STEWART-WARNER CORPORATION Oil Coolers

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

81-16-04

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Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Improper installation of the competition harness (ACRO harness) shoulder straps not passing on the forward side of the seat back could result in inadequate retention of the pilot during acrobatic m...

Effective: Jul 28, 1981 Category: aircraft Compliance: before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes

80-21-06

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Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA (CHAMPION) Models 7GC, 7GCB, 7HC, 7KC, 7GCA, 7GCBA, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, and 8KCAB Airplanes.

Unsafe Condition: Degradation of the induction system icing protection or partial engine power loss due to cracking or deterioration of the baffle installation within the muffler core and body assemblies (Bellanca (...

Effective: Oct 16, 1980 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time in service, or 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichev...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA (CHAMPION) Models 7GC, 7GCB, 7HC, 7KC, 7GCA, 7GCBA, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, and 8KCAB Airplanes.

47-20-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca (Aeronca) Model 7AC, 7BCM, and 11AC Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Accumulations of water and foreign matter in the metal gascolator bowl can obstruct fuel flow and lead to engine failure.

Effective: Mar 18, 1980 Category: aircraft Compliance: Compliance required as indicated below: for aircraft without quick-drain, every 25 hours of engin...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca (Aeronca) Model 7AC, 7BCM, and 11AC Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

79-22-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 7ECA, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Exhaust system cracking in the welded area between the riser tube and exhaust flange, and muffler body cracks, which could lead to exhaust leakage and potential engine failure.

Effective: Oct 29, 1979 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 30 days or 10 hours of aircraft time in service, whichever occurs first, after th...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 7ECA, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

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