A-759 - AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT CORP. -

Specifications Pertinent to All Models - PART 3

Revision 65

American Champion (Bellanca)

(Champion) (Aeronca)

7AC , S7AC, (L-16A) 7BCM,

(L-16B) 7CCM, 7DC, S7DC,

S7CCM, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA

7FC, 7GC, 7HC, 7GCA,

7GCB, 7GCBA, 7JC, 7KC

7GCAA , 7GCBC, 7KCAB

7ACA

Specifications Pertinent to All Models

Miscellaneous (not listed above)

601. Deluxe finish 12 lb. (+55)

602. Step (fuselage) 1 lb. (+19)

603. Special windows (Aeronca dwg. 7-576) 7 lb. (+50)

*604. Crop spraying instln., Aero Spray King Model A2 or A2-49 (Instln.

per Ong dwg. A2-200 or A200-49 submitted by Ong AircraftCorp.,

P.O. Box 214, Kansas City, MO) Eligble for certification in

Standard and/or Restricted classification. (See NOTE 3.)

( Models 7AC thru 7EC only)

(a) Aero Spray King Model A2 66 lb. (+37.5)

(b) Aero Spray King Model A2-49 71 lb. (+39)

605. Aerial Insecticiding, Inc., "Portable Spray Equipment Model Al-7AC" 40 lb. (+13)

installed per instln. instructions and instln.dwg. 7AC-2 and 7AC-3

furnished with kit. Eligible for certification in Standard

classification. Models 7AC thru 7EC only

*606. Crop sprayer instln. ( Models 7AC thru 7EC only) Pipestone 67 lb. (+17)

Aviation Services installed per Pipestone Aviation Services,

Pipestone, MN, dwg. and instln. instructions dated March 3, 1949.

(Eligible for certification in Standard classification).

*607. Crop sprayer instln. ( Models 7AC thru 7EC only) Svedy-Sorensen 56 lb. (+17)

Sprayer installed per Svedy-Sorensen, Worthington, MN, dwg.

and instln. instructions dated March 10, 1949. (Eligible for

certification in Standard classification).

*608. Crop sprayer instln. ( Models 7AC thru 7EC only) Sprayer 71 lb. (+28)

installed per Broyhill Company, Dakota City, NE, dwg. BC-7DC-1.

All propeller limits listed for each Model apply to this

installation except Model 7AC and 7CCM static r.p.m. limits for

wood propeller which should be as follows: Static r.p.m. at maximum

permissible throttle setting: ( Model 7AC) not over 2250,

not under 2150; ( Model 7BCM) not over 2450, not under 2300.

Eligible for certification in Standard or Restricted classification

(See NOTE 3.).

Placards required:

In full view of pilot: "All acrobatics including spins

prohibited when spray rig installed."

On spray tank: "Allowable weight tank contents to be

determined from weight and balance.

Do not exceed 280 lb."

*609. Crop sprayer instln. ( Models 7AC thru 7EC only) Oda Spray and 77 lb. (+9)

Equipment Co., Inc installed per Oda dwg. H-300 and H301.

Certification and operation limitations same as item 608 except

as noted below: Placards on tank: "Allowable weight tank contents

to be determined from weight and balance. Do not exceed 260 lb."

*610. Crop sprayer instln. ( Models 7AC thru 7EC) Frye Mfg. Co. 32 lb. (+4)

Model 112 (Instln. per Frye Aerial Spray Kit instructions for

Aeronca 7 series). Certification and operation limitations same as

item 608.

Disposable spray fluid. (+33.5)

*611. Crop sprayer instln. ( Models 7AC thru 7EC) Aero Spray King, Jr. 54 lb. (+19)

Model SA-10 installed per Ong Aircraft Corp. instln. instructions

and dwg. SA-1000. Certification and operation limitations

same as item 608 except as noted below: Placards on tank:

"Allowable weight tank contents to be determined from weight and

balance. Do not exceed 193 lb."

Disposable spray fluid. (+40)

*612. Crop sprayer installation. ( Models 7AC thru 7EC only) Martin 45 lb. (+29)

Sprayer, Model B, installed per Martin Sprayer Mfg. Co., Inc.,

Monmouth, IL, instln. instructions dated March 3, 1949. Eligible

for certification in Standard and/or Restricted classification

(See NOTE 3.) except Model 7AC, having except Model 7AC, having wood

propeller, is limited to certification in Standard classification

only.

Placards required:

In full view of pilot: "All acrobatics including spins

prohibited when spray equipment

installed."

On spray tank: "Allowable weight tank contents to be

determined from weight and balance.

Do not exceed 395 lb."

Disposable spray fluid. (+37)

*613. Crop sprayer instln. Svedy-Sorensen Model 9 Combination Seeder, LOW GAL.

Duster and High or Low Gallonage Sprayer and Model 11 High or Low 60 lb. (+19)

Gallonage Sprayer installed per Svedy-Sorensen Worthington, HIGH GAL.

MN, instln. instructions dated April 1, 1950. Eligible for 84 lb. (+16)

certification in Standard and/or Restricted classification DUSTER AND SEEDER

(see NOTE 3) except Model 7AC is limited to certification in 47 lb. (+33)

Standard classification only. All propeller limits apply with

the exception of those listed below:

Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting:

Model 9 Seeder, Duster and Low Gallonage Sprayer and Model 11

Low Gallonage Sprayer:

Fixed Pitch Wood Propellers

Model 7AC Model 7EC

Not over 2250 2350

Not under 2050 2200

Fixed Pitch Metal Propellers

Model 7EC

Not over 2350

Not under 2200

Model 9 and 11 High Gallonage Sprayer:

Fixed Pitch Wood Propellers

Model 7AC Model 7GC

Not over 2250 2350

Not under 2200 2275

Fixed Pitch Metal Propellers

Model 7AC Model 7EC

Not over 2250 2350

Not under 2175 2250

Placards:

In full view of pilot: "All acrobatics including spins

prohibited."

On spray tank: "Allowable weight tank contents to be

determined from weight and balance. Do not

exceed 450 lb."

*614. Crop sprayer instln. consisting of items (a) and (b) below:

(a) Crop Sprayer instln., Independent Crop Dusting, Inc., 25 lb. (+34)

Campbell, CA, two-unit Rotary Spray Kit, when installed per

independent Crop Dusting, Inc., instructions for instln. of two

Series 700 Rotors dated February 1, 1950. Eligible for

certification in Standard and/or Restricted Classification

(see NOTE 3) except Model 7AC with wood propeller is

limited to certification in Standard Classification only. (Kit

does not include tank).

(b) Sprayer tank for approved sprayer instln. when installed per 30 lb. (+36)

Independent Crop Dusting, Inc., "Mounting Kit A-700-1"

instructions and dwg. dated July 31, 1950..

Placards required:

In full view of pilot: "All acrobatics including spins

prohibited."

On spray tank: "Maximum tank load to be determined from

weight and balance. Do not exceed

264 lb."

*615. Crop sprayer instln., Svedy-Sorensen seat tank sprayer 59 lb. (+21)

installed per Svedy-Sorensen dwg. 16 and installation

instructions dated November 2, 1951.

616. Fiberglass wing tip modification (Champion dwg. 7-1085) No wt. change

Models 7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, 7DC, 7EC, 7FC.

617. Sorensen sprayer unit per Champion dwg. 7-1113. ( Models 7GC and 125 lb. (+7.5)

7GCA only). Eligible for certification under regulations of

CAR 8 and CAM 8 only. Maximum gross weight 7GC, 2100 lb.,

7GCA, 2150.

Placards required:

In full view of pilot: "All acrobatics including spins

prohibited." "Restricted Category

speed limitations: Maximum level

speed 92 m.p.h., never exceed speed

123 m.p.h."

On spray tanks: "Allowable weight of tank contents

to be determined from weight and

balance. Do not exceed 810 lb."

618. Clamp-on dorsal fin, Models 7AC and 7BCM (Aeronca dwg. 4-678) 3 lb. (+148)

619. Sorensen sprayer unit per Champion dwg. 7-1113. 128 lb. (+7)

( Models 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBC). Eligible for certification under

regulations of CAR 8 and CAM 8 only. Maximum gross weight 2325 lb.

Placards required:

In full view of pilot: "All acrobatics including spins

prohibited." "Restricted Category

Speed Limitations: Maximum level

speed 115 m.p.h., never exceed

speed 121 m.p.h."

On spray tanks: "Allowable weight of tank contents

to be determined from weight and

balance. Do not exceed 810 lb."

620. Champion combination sprayer-duster unit ( Model 7GCBA only)

(a) Hopper instln. only per Champion installation dwg. 4-1167, 101 lb. (+33)

4-1182, 4-1194, 7-1163, 7-1169, 7-1172, 7-1178.

(b) Hopper and duster unit only per Champion instln. dwg. 172 lb. (+30.5)

4-1167, 4-1182, 4-1194, 7-1163, 7-1169, 7-1172, 7-1178.

(d) Hopper and duster-sprayer unit combination complete per 239 lb. (+22.5)

Champion instln. dwg. 4-1167, 4-1182, 4-1194, 7-1163,

7-1169, 7-1172, 7-1178

621. Horizontal Tail Surfaces Model Applicability

4-867 Stab. 4-1413 Stab. 4-1481 Stab. 4-1481 Stab.

Model 4-869 4-1414 4-1482 4-1671

4-870 Elev. 4-1415 Elev. 4-1483 Elev. 4-1700 Elev.

7ECA x x x x

Seaplane x x x x

Skiplane x x x x

7GCAA x x x

Skiplane x x x

7GCB x x

7GCBA x x

7GCBC x x x

Seaplane x* x** x

Skiplane x x x

7KCAB x x x

7ACA x

*With Pee Kay 1800 Floats

**With Edo 89-2000 Floats

Other models approved with 4-867 Stab. and 4-870 Elev. only.

4-1414-5 and 4-1415-5 Elev. are alternates for 4-1414 and

4-1415 Elev.

622. Tow Hitch Installation 4 lb. (+111)

Tow Hitch instln. per Champion dwg. 7-1143 Models 7ECA,

7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBC, 7KCAB

623. Metal Belly Skin Instln. per Bellanca dwg. 4-1579 14 lb. (+66)

Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB

NOTE 1.

Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty

weight and loading instructions when necessary must be provided for each aircraft at the time

of original certification.

The certificated empty weight and C. G. location must include unusable fuel of 6 lb. at (+15)

in. on Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB with items 119 or 123(a) Fuel tanks installed.

NOTE 2.

The following placards shall be displayed:

(a) Baggage Compartment:

(1) ( Models 7AC and S7AC)

"Maximum baggage - 40 lb. solo front, 20 lb. solo rear."

(2) ( Models 7EC, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCB, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC)

"Maximum baggage 50 lb."

(3) ( Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB)

"Maximum baggage 100 lb."

(4) ( Model 7ACA)

"Maximum baggage 40 lb."

(b) In front and clear view of pilot:

(1) ( Model 7BCM)

"Do not exceed 95 m.p.h. TIAS in level flight at any time."

"Solo from front seat only."

(2) ( Model S7AC with item 106)

"Solo from front seat only."

(3) ( Models 7CCM and 7DC)

"Do not exceed 100 m.p.h. TIAS in level flight."

"Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. TIAS."

"Solo from front seat only."

"Intentional spinning prohibited when carrying baggage."

"Avoid abrupt throttle operation." (For those models equipped with

carburetor engine only.)

(4) ( Models S7CCM, S7DC)

"Do not exceed 129 m.p.h. TIAS."

"Solo from front seat only."

"Avoid abrupt throttle operation." (For those models equipped with

carburetor engine only.)

(5) ( Models 7EC and 7FC)

"Intentional spinning prohibited when carrying baggage."

(6) ( Models 7GC, 7GCA)

"Solo from front seat only."

"Intentional spinning prohibited."

(7) ( Model 7HC)

"Solo from front seat only."

"Intentional spinning prohibited."

"Refer to loading schedule for loading information."

(8) ( Model 7JC)

"Occupy front seat when flying solo."

(9) ( Model 7KC)

"Intentional spinning prohibited."

(10) ( Models 7ECA, 7GC, 7GCB, 7GCBC, 7HC)

In addition to the above applicable placards, the following is required

when Item 204(c) is installed:

"For seaplane use, do not exceed 137 m.p.h."

"Intentional spinning prohibited."

(11) ( Model 7GCBA)

"All acrobatics including spins prohibited."

(12) ( Model 7GCB)

"Occupy front seat when flying solo."

"Refer to loading schedule for loading information."

"Do not exceed 135 MPH IAS during negative G condition."

"Landplane approved for only following acrobatic maneuvers:

Maneuver Entry Speed (IAS)

m.p.h. Knot

Chandelle, Lazy Eight 120 104

Barrel or Slow Roll 120 104

Immelmann 145 126

Loop or Clover Leaf 140 122

Split S 80 70

Snap Roll 85 74

Hammerhead Turn 140 122

Cuban Eight 145 126

Spin Slow Deceleration

Do not exceed +5.0 or -2.0 G load factor. Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS

during negative G condition. Do not perform acrobatics in turbulent

air. Caution: Negative G will cause loss of oil and oil pressure. Use

of flaps during acrobatics prohibited. To recover from spin, use full

opposite rudder and neutralize elevator.

(13) ( Model 7ECA, 7GCAA)

"Occupy front seat when flying solo."

"Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. during negative G condition."

"Landplane approved for only following acrobatic maneuvers:

Maneuver Entry Speed (IAS)

m.p.h. Knots

Chandelle, Lazy Eight 120 104

Barrel or Slow Roll 120 104

Immelmann 145 126

Loop or Clover Leaf 140 122

Split S 80 70

Snap Roll 85 74

Hammerhead Turn 140 122

Cuban Eight 145 126

Spin Slow Deceleration

Do not exceed +5.0 or -2.0 G load factor. Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS

during negative G condition. Do not perform acrobatics in turbulent

air. Caution : Negative G will cause loss of oil and oil pressure. To

recover from spin, use full opposite rudder and neutralize elevator.

(14) ( Model 7GCBC)

"Occupy front seat when flying solo."

"Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS during negative G condition."

"Landplane approved for only following acrobatic maneuvers:

Maneuver Entry Speed (IAS)

m.p.h. Knots

Chandelle, Lazy Eight 120 104

Barrel or Slow Roll 120 104

Immelmann 145 126

Loop or Clover Leaf 140 122

Split S 80 70

Snap Roll 85 74

Hammerhead Turn 140 122

Cuban Eight 145 126

Spin Slow Deceleration

Do not exceed +5.0 or -2.0 G load factor. Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS

during negative G condition. Do not perform acrobatics in turbulent

air. Caution: Negative G will cause loss of oil and oil pressure. Use

of flaps during acrobatics prohibited. To recover from spin, use full

opposite rudder and neutralize elevator.

(15) ( Model 7KCAB) with IO-320-E2A or IO-320-E2B (Modified per STC SE7CE)

"Occupy front seat when flying solo."

"Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS during negative G condition."

"Landplane approved for only following acrobatic maneuvers:

Maneuver Entry Speed (IAS)

m.p.h. Knots

Chandelle, Lazy Eight 120 104

Barrel or Slow Roll 120 104

Immelmann 145 126

Loop or Clover Leaf 140 122

Split S 80 70

Snap Roll 85 74

Hammerhead Turn 140 122

Cuban Eight 145 126

Spin Slow Deceleration

Level Inverted Flight 120 104

135 m.p.h. (117 KTS) IAS Max

Do not exceed +5.0 or -2.0 G load factor. Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS

during negative G condition. Do not perform acrobatics in turbulent

air. Inverted flight limited to 2 min. Monitor oil press. while

inverted to insure minimum of 60 psi. To recover from spin, use full

opposite rudder and neutralize elevator.

( Model 7KCAB with AEIO-320-E2B)

"Occupy front seat when flying solo."

"Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS during negative G condition."

"Landplane approved for only following acrobatic maneuvers:

Maneuver Entry Speed (IAS)

m.p.h. Knots

Chandelle, Lazy Eight 120 104

Barrel or Slow Roll 120 104

Immelmann 145 126

Loop or Clover Leaf 140 122

Split S 80 70

Snap Roll 85 74

Hammerhead Turn 140 122

Cuban Eight 145 126

Spin Slow Deceleration

Level Inverted Flight 120 104

135 m.p.h. (117 KTS) IAS Max

Do not exceed +5.0 or-2.0 G load factor. Do not exceed 135 m.p.h. IAS

during negative G condition. Do not perform acrobatics in turbulent

air. 2 min. of inverted fuel normally available. Momentary oil

pressure interruptions are normal. To recover from spin, use full

opposite rudder and neutralize elevator.

(16) ( Model 7GCBC with O-320-A2B Lycoming engine and item 204(d) installed)

"For Seaplane use:

Acrobatics including spins prohibited.

Maximum glide or dive speed 148 m.p.h. (128 knots) CAS

Maximum level speed 110 m.p.h. ( 95 knots) CAS

Maximum flaps extended speed 90 m.p.h. ( 78 knots) CAS"

(17) ( Model 7ACA)

"Do not exceed 129 TIAS."

"Occupy front seat when flying solo."

(1) ( Model 7HC)

"Maximum rear seat load, 250 lb. Remove rear stick with two occupants."

(2) ( Model 7GCB) (When using adjustable rear seat)

"Maximum rear seat load, 250 lb. Remove rear stick with two occupants."

(d) On cabin door rear window:

(1) ( Model 7GCBA)

"Restricted."

(e) On top of hopper in plain view of ground crew filling the hopper:

(1) ( Model 7GCBA)

"Maximum hopper load 900 lb."

NOTE 3.

Aircraft having sprayer or duster installations which are listed in this specification as being

eligible for certification and were certificated in the restricted category prior to October 11,

1950, may continue to be operated with the following additional limitations:

Models Models Models

7AC & 7BCM 7CCM & 7DC 7EC

(a) Maximum takeoff weight (lb.) 1300 1430 1595

Maximum landing weight (lb.) 1340 1340 1450

Maneuvering speed m.p.h. True Ind. 89 95 97

(at max. wt.)

(b) The following placard must be in full view of the pilot:

"Maneuvering speed at maximum weight not to exceed (see NOTE 3(a)) m.p.h. - Intentional

spins prohibited."

The C.G. range restricted certification is the same as that listed for each model in standard

category except the restricted maximum weight value is substituted in lieu of the standard

maximum weight.

All original certification in the restricted category after October 11, 1950, must be in

accordance with CAR 8 and CAM 8.

NOTE 4.

All Model 7AC airplanes are eligible with the engine installations listed under Sections III, IV, V

and VIII, when accomplished in accordance with the following Champion Service Letters:

No. 13 7AC to 7BCM

No. 14 7AC to 7DC

No. 15 7AC to 7CCM

No. 56 7AC to 7EC

All Model 7EC airplanes are eligible with the engine installations listed under Section IX when

accomplished in accordance with the following Champion Service Letters:

No. 60 7EC to 7GC

When making this conversion, the nameplate in the airplane must be restamped with the proper

model designation and the letters "CONV" added. The airplane serial number should not be

changed.

NOTE 5.

Military S/N AAF 47-788 thru AAF 47-1296 eligible as 7BCM. Military S/N AAF 48-424 thru

AAF 48-524 eligible as 7CCM. The nameplate in the airplane must be stamped with the proper

model designation. S/N 47-788 thru 47-1296 eligible as 7CCM if converted in accordance with

Aeronca Service Letter No. 15.

NOTE 6.

(a) On aircraft S/N 7EC-732 thru 773-397 thru 472, 7GC-171, 7GCB-17 thru 194, 7HC-30 thru

39, 7JC-18 thru 25, 7KC-1 thru 4, level as follows: level aircraft laterally and longitudinally

using the three leveling lugs projecting through the left hand front floorboard.

(b) On aircraft S/N's 7EC-774, 7ECA-1 and up, 7GC-172, 7GCA-172, 7GCAA-1 and up,

7GCB-195, 7GCBA-1, 7GCBC-1 and up, 7JC-26, 7KC-4, 7KCAB-1 and up, level as follows:

drop plumb line from wing leading edge so that top oleo retaining bolt center line is 1/4 inch

forward of wing leading edge.

wing leading edge and measure 10-5/16 inches to aft face of front wing strut lug.

(d) Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 7ACA - Aircraft with spring steel gear installed,

level as follows: drop plumb line from wing leading edge so that it is 10.19 inches forward of

front face of fuselage wing strut fittings.

NOTE 7.

S/N's 7FC-2 thru 7FC-430 of model 7FC are eligible for item 201(e) wide track main gear

when modified per Champion Service Letter No. 45.

NOTE 8.

All 7JC aircraft are eligible for conversion to model 7EC at 1500 lb. maximum weight when

modified per Champion Service Letter No. 49.

NOTE 9.

S/N's 7HC-1 thru 7HC-32 of model 7HC are eligible for item 201(e) wide track main gear when

modified per Champion Service Letter No. 50.

NOTE 10.

Model 7GCB eligible for acrobatic maneuvers listed in NOTE 2(b)(12), Model 7ECA and

7GCAA eligible for acrobatic maneuvers listed in NOTE 2(b)(13), Model 7GCBC eligible for

acrobatic maneuvers listed in NOTE 2(b)(14), and Model 7KCAB eligible for acrobatic

maneuvers listed in NOTE 2(b)(15) when Quick Release Door is installed per Champion dwg.

4-1203.

As a replacement item on acrobatic category 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBC, 7KCAB aircraft,

the following metal-to-metal type seat belts should be installed inlieu of metal-to-fabric cam

type buckle seat belts to preclude inadvertent release during acrobatics:

1. Rubert Parachute Company, Model 65 (or 82)

2. Cummings and Sander Model CS 9700-AC-50

3. Equivalent TSO approved belt with metal-to-metal buckle

NOTE 11.

In order to comply with the requirements of Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations,

revised engine limits have been established for the Model 7GCBC seaplane (S/N 1198-80 and

up). The revised limits are:

Engine limits: Maximum normal operating, 2500 r.p.m. (118 hp.)

For all other operations, 2700 r.p.m. (150 hp.)

NOTE 12.

Effective March 1, 1979, each Model 7ECA, 7GCAA, and 7GCBC airplane contains as FAA

Approved Airplane Flight Manual which is part of the required equipment. The AFM must

remain in the airplane during aircraft operations.

Airplane Flight Manuals are required for the following airplanes:

Model Beginning Serial Number

7ECA 1295-79

7GCAA 378-79

7GCBC 1108-79 Only

1110-79