The director of the federal register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 u. Funky is the best term to describe an aeronca champ. Aeronca chief airplane pictures, aircraft photos and. Tail number year maker model cn engines seats location. The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with. Stol operations in an aeronca 11ac w65 hp i would like to hear from expierenced and currently active, in type, pilots of of chiefs wih just the fundamental 65 horses as to their ability to land the machine short and takeoff with minimum ground roll on grass. Part 39 defines a product as an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. The battery ended up right behind the hatch on the belly. My mission is simply evening and weekend flights either solo or with the wife around the countryside. A702 the type certificate data sheet that covers severak prewar aeroncas, including the 50l, the 50la.
We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their history. A regular flashlight must not be used for this portion of the inspection. I purposefully left the obstacle specification to the responder but, obviously, the higher and closer the better. Box 37 rochester, wisconsin 53167 i model 11ac, 2 pclm, approved september 28.
Designed for flight training and personal use, the chief was produced in the united states between 1946 and 1950. It is important to note that for all the cracks found on the aeronca at the spar. Im not sure of the significance of this paint scheme but id say it is one of a kind. The fastest and most efficient way to do ad searches. This airworthiness action has been taken after consideration of the responses from acac as well as airplane owners operators through relevant associations and type clubs, using the procedures found in the small airplane directorate airworthiness directives manual supplement airworthiness. See more ideas about aviation, aircraft and private pilot. Bearing all of the above in mind, if youre still interested in buying and flying a vintage aircraft, heres a current list, by manufacturers, of most of the vintage and conventionallycertificated aircraft i know of that can be operated by sport pilots with appropriate privileges. Airworthiness directives with service bulletins and ad compliance reports. Examination revealed the seat anchors required for the airplane per airworthiness directive ad 491501 were absent. Alternative method of compliance amoc for 15ac sedan spar airworthiness directive. Summary of contents for aeronca aeronca 11ac chief page 1 4.
This service bulletin specifies as an faaapproved inspection option using a highintensity flexible light e. The faa is adopting a new airworthiness directive ad for certain american champion aircraft corporation acac 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. Note this ad note listing is intended as a guide only and should not be relied upon as conclusive evidence. The tail bracing was done using fine kevlar thread. The 11bc model, introduced in 1947, upgraded the engine to a continental c858f of 85 horsepower 63 kw. Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue, sw washington, dc 20591 866 tellfaa 866 8355322. Been thinking lately of going sport pilot and in the interest of affordability have been looking at the aeronca 11ac. Complete aeronca service letter collection 7, 11 and 15series. The goals of the organization are to promote safety, to provide organized activities which involve the membership technically and socially and to assist members in locating needed aircraft information and parts.
Regulatory brief faa replaces controversial ad proposal. The goal of the aeronca museum is to preserve the knowledge and history of aeronca aircraft in the public trust and keep this information available for future generations. Member id is required, typed in the body of the email. These commenters state that the required maintenance programs. Any special inspections for continued airworthiness per an installed stc, faa form 337, airworthiness directive. An aviation regulatory library the ad resource system. This was addressed by airworthiness directive 472002 which applies to 7ac airplanes having serial numbers 226 to 3721 and 11ac airplanes with serial numbers 1 to 351. Airworthiness directives there was a serious ad in 2000 requiring a wing spar inspection. The faa airworthiness directives database should be checked for new or. Guide to the costs involved with owning a backcountry airplane.
And of course the n number and aeronca logo were callies doing. You are cautioned that no person may operate an aircraft to which an airworthiness directive applies, except in accordance with the requirements of the airworthiness directive reference 14 cfr part 39, subpart 39. Aeronca c aeronca c2 aeronca c3 aeronca pc3 aeronca cf. This amendment supersedes airworthiness directive ad 9805 04, which. Aeronca aircraft when aeronca aeronautical corporation of america opened in 1928, the main products manufactured were general aviation aircraft and engines for the early designs. Submitter suggests immediate inspection of all aeronca champ 7ac aircraft. After world war ii, the chief was introduced as the model ii ac. Aeronca 7ac, 11ac air filter included engine aeronca baffles baffle, crankcase champion aeronca 11b, 11c, 7dc faapma approved. Advisory circulars advisory circulars are issued by the faa to inform the aviation public, in a systematic way, of nomregulatory material of interest. Financial tools and calculators financial literacy programs consumer affairs. Select all unselect all no aeronca model associated. Click on the type certificate below to open the index page for that certificate.
Inspection techniques for airworthiness directive 20002502r1. A675 the type certificate data sheet that covers several prewar aeroncas, including the 65ca super chief. Gbjev is aeronca 11ac chief 11ac 270, ex n85897, at seen at badminton 484. In november 1997 the faa proposed airworthiness directive ad 97ce79ad requiring repetitive inspections of the forward and aft wood wing spars for compression cracks. The aeronca museum is a nonprofit 501 c3 organization. The national aeronca association naa is an aircraft typeclub with a membership approaching 1,500, most of whom are aeronca owners. Aeronca 11 chief 11ac 11bc the aeronca chief is a singleengine, twoseat, light aircraft with fixed conventional landing gear, which entered production in the united states in 1945. National aeronca association airworthiness directives ads. Wingtailempennage covers the aeronca chief 11ac wing covers are a perfect solution to protect your paint from sun damage and prevent winter frost, snow, ice buildup, and corrosion. Faa airworthiness directive ad 20002502r1 affects over a thousand aircraft on the canadian register. Airworthiness directives affect aviation safety and are regulations which require immediate attention. Put it on a grass field and youre back in the 1940s.
Accomplish in accordance with the instructions in acac service letter no. Apr 12, 2009 grampy giving my oldest son a ride in n86181. Keywords keywords can be a word, drawing number, or any text. Advisory circular 2327 faa guidance on parts and materials substitution for vintage aircraft. The aeronca model 11 chief is a development of the prewar aeronca model k scout and was developed together with the aeronca model 7 champion. We also have distributor parts such as tires, batteries, tailwheels, and much more. Search results for american champion 7ac share on facebook. To get a copy of this service information, contact american champion aircraft corporation, p.
The sedan was the last design that aeronca put into production and was the largest aircraft produced by. Never worry about your system crashing and losing your data. With all the major framing done, the tail section was fitted into the aft fuselage, and the wing bolts tapped. Input fom instructors giving training, doing bfrs or otherwise specifying howto in. With a little luck, well be doing the test hop on sunday.
As of 12712 there are 16 aeronca 11ac chiefs registered in. Aeronca 7ac annual 100 hour inspection detailed inspection fuselage vacuum interior. Aeronca 11ac chief, 1986 the aeronca chief is a singleengine, twoseat, light aircraft with fixed conventional landing gear, which entered production in the united states in 1945. This replacement should have been done not later than august 1, 1947, so you should not have a fiber piston head on the oleo strut assembly your airplane. This document has been published in the federal register. Aeronca 11ac serial number 11ac 1657, 3286echo the flight manual page. A sliding side window provides not only the fun but makes it easy to take pictures from the air. Faa airworthiness directives freeware free download faa. Schedule of airworthiness directives american champion aeronca, bellanca series aeroplanes airworthiness directive for the reasons set out in the background section, the casa delegate whose signature appears below revokes airworthiness direct ive ad adcha23 amdt 3 and issues the following ad under subregulation 39. We manufacture and sell faapma parts for many general aviation and vintage aircraft including the aeronca, beech, cessna, piper and taylorcraft. View profile view forum posts join date may 2012 posts 91. The aeronca aviators club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of. Also, certain private browsing modes and similar web browser setttings may cause resources to be unreachable. Designed for personal use, the sedan also found applications in utility roles including bush flying.
The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with the utmost safety, economy and serviceability. Department of transportation federal aviation administration a761 revision 17 american champion bellanca trytek aeronca 11ac s11ac 11bc s11bc august 1, 1991 type certificate data sheet no. It was first registered in the uk in 1981 and has had several owners. The aeronca 11bc is a simple highwing aircraft of twoseat. Our technicians hold faa inspection authorizations and are on a faa approved drug test program. If an aircraft ever groundlooped, it may have a crack in the wing spar.
Aeronca model 11 chief specifications technical data. Univair carries hundreds of quality faapma approved and original factory parts specifically for the aeronca 7 and 11 series, bellanca, champion, citabria, decathlon and scout aircraft. Aeronca 11ac chief this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the aeronca model 11ac aircraft. Aeronca 7ac operators, parts and service manual reproduced in the original easy to read foldout. The aeronca 15ac sedan is a fourseat, fixed conventional gear light airplane which was produced by aeronca aircraft between 1948 and 1951. Been thinking lately of going sport pilot and in the interest of affordability have been looking at the aeronca 11ac chief. Aeronca 11ac chief aviation photos on jetphotos photos. Box 37, 32032 washington avenue, rochester, wi 53167. Member classifieds updated april 22, 2020 this page and its printed version in aeronca aviator is reserved for current club members only, ads will run for three issues, but will be extended on request. Also, aeronca built a basic strippeddown version of the 11ac called the scout, a trainer aircraft.
Includes manufacturers service bulletins, type certificate data sheets and other faa regulatory information. Until aircraft production ended in 1951, aeronca was one of the major aircraft manufacturers in the united states with over 17,408 aircraft in 55 models having been. We strive to be the premier research library for all things aeronca. Aeronca champ, chief, sedan, l3 o58, l16, defender, c2, c3, models 50, 65, series k et al.
Since 1946, univair has been here to serve the parts needs. For those not familiar, an airworthiness directive ad is an order issued by the federal aviation administration faa to an aircraft owner to perform some task at. Issued by aeronca, champion company and american champion aircraft over the years, includes additional notes and a supplement. The aeronca model 11 chief is a singleengine twoseat light touring aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer aeronca aircraft corporation. This aeronca 11ac chief aircraft for in united kingdom is 1 of 1 similar aircraft currently available on globalplanesearch. A maintenance logbook entry dated may 25, 1995, was the most recent known record of compliance with ad 491501. Wagaero also carries a full line of aviation products from spark plugs to tires and so much more. Airworthiness directives ads are legally enforceable regulations issued by the faa in accordance with 14 cfr part 39 to correct an unsafe condition in a product. Biggest plus economical fun when you positively, absolutely dont have to get there overnightor the same week, adds aeronca aviators club president robert szego.
The following list is a summary of airworthiness directives ad, which were. On monday, december 18, 2000, the register contained a release from the national transportation safety board of ad 20002502. National aeronca association president, jim thompson, was recently alerted to watch for a document of interest, soon to be published in the federal register. The plastic cowl was cut off the carrier and fitted to the firewall first, then the wheel pants cut out and the halves glued together. Cant help you with the phone number but i used the stc to install a 0200 in my l16. Airworthiness directives univair aircraft corporation. I love just putting around and landing on grass strips.
View profile view forum posts join date jul 2011 posts 187. Faa airworthiness directives freeware top mp3 ringetoner v. It includes a copy of the aircraft type certificate as well as specifications and performance data. You are cautioned that no person may operate an aircraft to which an airworthiness directive applies, except in accordance with the requirements of the airworthiness directive reference 14. It was a variation of the model 7 champion and differed primarily by having increased fuselage width to permit sidebyside seating and a lowered cowling line to permit better visibility. Regulatory brief faa replaces controversial ad proposal, allows alternative wing spar inspection for aeronca bellancachampion airplanes the issue.
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