Aeronca 11ac serial number 11ac 1657, 3286echo the flight manual page. This service bulletin specifies as an faaapproved inspection option using a highintensity flexible light e. The national aeronca association naa is an aircraft typeclub with a membership approaching 1,500, most of whom are aeronca owners. Includes manufacturers service bulletins, type certificate data sheets and other faa regulatory information. National aeronca association president, jim thompson, was recently alerted to watch for a document of interest, soon to be published in the federal register. An aviation regulatory library the ad resource system. 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. After world war ii, the chief was introduced as the model ii ac. The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with the utmost safety, economy and serviceability. Aeronca restoration parts univair aircraft corporation. Regulatory brief faa replaces controversial ad proposal, allows alternative wing spar inspection for aeronca bellancachampion airplanes the issue.
This amendment supersedes airworthiness directive ad 9805 04, which. Also, certain private browsing modes and similar web browser setttings may cause resources to be unreachable. Select all unselect all no aeronca model associated. 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. Issued by aeronca, champion company and american champion aircraft over the years, includes additional notes and a supplement. Box 37 rochester, wisconsin 53167 i model 11ac, 2 pclm, approved september 28. The 11bc model, introduced in 1947, upgraded the engine to a continental c858f of 85 horsepower 63 kw. Been thinking lately of going sport pilot and in the interest of affordability have been looking at the aeronca 11ac. Airworthiness directives univair aircraft corporation. Faa airworthiness directives freeware free download faa. Designed for flight training and personal use, the chief was produced in the united states between 1946 and 1950. Faa airworthiness directive ad 20002502r1 affects over a thousand aircraft on the canadian register. The faa airworthiness directives database should be checked for new or.
Airworthiness directives affect aviation safety and are regulations which require immediate attention. Regulatory brief faa replaces controversial ad proposal. These commenters state that the required maintenance programs. The following list is a summary of airworthiness directives ad, which were. John propst articles relating to the aeronca champ and chief a great collection of tech articles, highly recommended. Tail number year maker model cn engines seats location. The aeronca 15ac sedan is a fourseat, fixed conventional gear light airplane which was produced by aeronca aircraft between 1948 and 1951. 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. 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. To get a copy of this service information, contact american champion aircraft corporation, p. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their history. Faa airworthiness directives freeware top mp3 ringetoner v. Examination revealed the seat anchors required for the airplane per airworthiness directive ad 491501 were absent. Input fom instructors giving training, doing bfrs or otherwise specifying howto in.
The tail bracing was done using fine kevlar thread. And of course the n number and aeronca logo were callies doing. Submitter suggests immediate inspection of all aeronca champ 7ac aircraft. Citabria, decathlon, scout, champ, aeronca chief wing spar ad. 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.
In november 1997 the faa proposed airworthiness directive ad 97ce79ad requiring repetitive inspections of the forward and aft wood wing spars for compression cracks. Designed for personal use, the sedan also found applications in utility roles including bush flying. The fastest and most efficient way to do ad searches. Box 37, 32032 washington avenue, rochester, wi 53167. Our technicians hold faa inspection authorizations and are on a faa approved drug test program. Summary of contents for aeronca aeronca 11ac chief page 1 4. The aeronca aviators club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of. Search results for american champion 7ac share on facebook. Since 1946, univair has been here to serve the parts needs. Airworthiness directives there was a serious ad in 2000 requiring a wing spar inspection. Aeronca 7ac operators, parts and service manual reproduced in the original easy to read foldout. 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.
Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue, sw washington, dc 20591 866 tellfaa 866 8355322. A maintenance logbook entry dated may 25, 1995, was the most recent known record of compliance with ad 491501. 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. National aeronca association airworthiness directives ads. With a little luck, well be doing the test hop on sunday. Advisory circulars advisory circulars are issued by the faa to inform the aviation public, in a systematic way, of nomregulatory material of interest. Put it on a grass field and youre back in the 1940s. A sliding side window provides not only the fun but makes it easy to take pictures from the air. Aeronca model 11 chief specifications technical data.
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 director of the federal register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 u. 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. Aeronca 7ac, 11ac air filter included engine aeronca baffles baffle, crankcase champion aeronca 11b, 11c, 7dc faapma approved. We strive to be the premier research library for all things aeronca. 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. 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. 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.
See more ideas about aviation, aircraft and private pilot. Inspection techniques for airworthiness directive 20002502r1. 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. The battery ended up right behind the hatch on the belly. It was first registered in the uk in 1981 and has had several owners. Financial tools and calculators financial literacy programs consumer affairs. The enclosed operating procedures and performance data are provided so that maximum utilization can be obtained with. Cant help you with the phone number but i used the stc to install a 0200 in my l16. The aeronca model 11 chief is a singleengine twoseat light touring aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer aeronca aircraft corporation. Complete aeronca service letter collection 7, 11 and 15series.
My mission is simply evening and weekend flights either solo or with the wife around the countryside. Been thinking lately of going sport pilot and in the interest of affordability have been looking at the aeronca 11ac chief. We manufacture and sell faapma parts for many general aviation and vintage aircraft including the aeronca, beech, cessna, piper and taylorcraft. It includes a copy of the aircraft type certificate as well as specifications and performance data. Aeronca 11ac chief this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of systems and features incorporated in the aeronca model 11ac aircraft. Guide to the costs involved with owning a backcountry airplane. Click on the type certificate below to open the index page for that certificate. Part 39 defines a product as an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. As of 12712 there are 16 aeronca 11ac chiefs registered in. 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. If an aircraft ever groundlooped, it may have a crack in the wing spar. A675 the type certificate data sheet that covers several prewar aeroncas, including the 65ca super chief.
Alternative method of compliance amoc for 15ac sedan spar airworthiness directive. The aeronca 11bc is a simple highwing aircraft of twoseat. A702 the type certificate data sheet that covers severak prewar aeroncas, including the 50l, the 50la. Airworthiness directives with service bulletins and ad compliance reports. 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.
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. Aeronca champ, chief, sedan, l3 o58, l16, defender, c2, c3, models 50, 65, series k et al. Also, aeronca built a basic strippeddown version of the 11ac called the scout, a trainer aircraft. I purposefully left the obstacle specification to the responder but, obviously, the higher and closer the better. 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. 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. This aeronca 11ac chief aircraft for in united kingdom is 1 of 1 similar aircraft currently available on globalplanesearch. Aeronca 11ac chief aviation photos on jetphotos photos. The sedan was the last design that aeronca put into production and was the largest aircraft produced by. Im not sure of the significance of this paint scheme but id say it is one of a kind. Advisory circular 2327 faa guidance on parts and materials substitution for vintage aircraft. It is important to note that for all the cracks found on the aeronca at the spar. Apr 12, 2009 grampy giving my oldest son a ride in n86181. We also have distributor parts such as tires, batteries, tailwheels, and much more.
On monday, december 18, 2000, the register contained a release from the national transportation safety board of ad 20002502. Accomplish in accordance with the instructions in acac service letter no. 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. Member id is required, typed in the body of the email. The aeronca museum is a nonprofit 501 c3 organization. Never worry about your system crashing and losing your data. 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. Wagaero also carries a full line of aviation products from spark plugs to tires and so much more. Aeronca chief airplane pictures, aircraft photos and.
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. 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. 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. Gbjev is aeronca 11ac chief 11ac 270, ex n85897, at seen at badminton 484. With all the major framing done, the tail section was fitted into the aft fuselage, and the wing bolts tapped. A regular flashlight must not be used for this portion of the inspection. Any special inspections for continued airworthiness per an installed stc, faa form 337, airworthiness directive.
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. View profile view forum posts join date jul 2011 posts 187. View profile view forum posts join date may 2012 posts 91. Aeronca c aeronca c2 aeronca c3 aeronca pc3 aeronca cf. This document has been published in the federal register. 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. I love just putting around and landing on grass strips. Keywords keywords can be a word, drawing number, or any text.
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