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Engine and powerplant

STC SA232SO

FAA DRS lists SA232SO as Current · Reissued, held by Lasher Charles David, for American Champion Aircraft Corp 7AC and American Champion Aircraft Corp 7BCM (Army L-16A). Recorded change: Change Aeronca Model 7AC powerplant from Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) model C65-8 to TCM model C85-12 or C85-12F or change Aeronca model 7BCM from TCM model C85-8 series engine to the C85-12 or C85-12F in accordance with Star Aircraft Company Instruction S.A. 301 and Report No. 300R. Either modification can use the Sensenich model 72GK propeller with pitch settings from 44 through 50 inches. The Notes Section of Type Certificate Data Sheet, P-170, has information concerning required plates, flange adapters, etc. Snapshot dated June 30, 2026.

FAA-listed holder
Lasher Charles David
Aircraft configurations
2
FAA revision date
FAA status
Current · Reissued

Recorded modification

What the FAA record covers

Change Aeronca Model 7AC powerplant from Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) model C65-8 to TCM model C85-12 or C85-12F or change Aeronca model 7BCM from TCM model C85-8 series engine to the C85-12 or C85-12F in accordance with Star Aircraft Company Instruction S.A. 301 and Report No. 300R. Either modification can use the Sensenich model 72GK propeller with pitch settings from 44 through 50 inches. The Notes Section of Type Certificate Data Sheet, P-170, has information concerning required plates, flange adapters, etc.

SA232SO identifies the approval, recorded holder, named aircraft, and modification scope. It does not confirm kit availability, serial-number effectivity, data rights, price, or installation authority.

Applicability

Aircraft named in FAA DRS

Named aircraft: American Champion Aircraft Corp 7AC and American Champion Aircraft Corp 7BCM (Army L-16A). Confirm the approved model list, serial effectivity, configuration, and certificate revision.

American Champion Aircraft Corp 7ACA-759American Champion Aircraft Corp 7BCM (Army L-16A)A-759

Buyer checks

Confirm before sourcing

  1. 01Does it cover the exact American Champion Aircraft Corp 7AC and American Champion Aircraft Corp 7BCM (Army L-16A) model, serial range, and configuration?
  2. 02Which powerplant configuration, limits, instruments, and maintenance data apply?
  3. 03Who can legally supply the design data, kit, instructions, and ICAs?
  4. 04What parts, labor, conformity, and return-to-service work are excluded?

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