EASA Regulations for American Champion 8GCBC

2 airworthiness directives and regulatory documents affecting American Champion 8GCBC.

EASA SIB CE-13-40

American Champion (Bellanca) 7 and 8 series Aeroplanes — Folding Front Seat Bottom Reinforcement Trusses

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-40 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential airworthiness concern in American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Models 7 and 8 series aeroplanes. It highlights the possible omission of two reinforcement trusses in the folding front seat bottom of various ACAC models, including 7EC, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC, among others. This bulletin is not mandatory but serves to alert operators and maintenance personnel of the issue.

Jul 15, 2013

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EASA SIB CE-11-43

American Champion (formerly Bellanca, Aeronca) Model 7 and 8 series aeroplanes - Possible Interference with Flight Controls

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-43 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing possible flight control interference in American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7EC, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC airplanes. The bulletin highlights incidents where loose objects, such as emergency door jettison pins and seat belt buckle components, caused partial control jams during flight. It provides safety information and service letter references to mitigate these risks.

Jul 19, 2011

Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenanceAmerican Champion 7ECAmerican Champion 7ECAAmerican Champion 7GCAAAmerican Champion 7GCBCAmerican Champion 7KCABAmerican Champion 8KCABAmerican Champion 8GCBC