1961 American Champion Champion 7FC

Airframe Total Time – 293 Engine Continental O-200-A, S/N: 6452-6-4 Time – 454 STOH TBO – 500 Last Overhauled 07/07-1993 TSO – 1280Hrs (Internal Corrosion Insp. Perf Sep2022) Operated on condition Avionics King KY97Y COM King KT76A Transponder C Navigation lights Electric starter Additional Equipment Additional Equipment Rotating beacon Venturi vacuum system Exterior White with red & black accents Interior Blue interior with grey carpet In 1957, Champion brought out the 7FC, which is similar to the 7EC but with tricycle landing gear instead of conventional (tailwheel) gear, oleo struts on all 3 wheels, & extra frame bracing for the nosewheel. Factory standard equipment was comparable to the 7EC DeLuxe Traveler. The 7FC is 3 mph (4.8 km/h) slower & 90 lb (41 kg) heavier than an equivalent 7EC, with a standard useful load of 540 lb (245 kg), compared with 630 lb (286 kg) for the 7EC. Originally both used the 90 hp (67 kW) Continental C90-12F engine. Standard gross weight of the 7FC is 1,450 lb (660 kg) with an increase to 1,500 lb (680 kg) allowed with the installation of “Wide Track Main Gear.” Aircraft specifications subject to verification by purchaser.