N2540E - Aeronca 7AC Aircraft Registration

CH7A

AERONCA 7AC

Aircraft Description

N2540E is a Aeronca 7AC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baker Steven D in Wonewoc, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 5, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on August 2, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2540E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A268B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2540E was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aeronca 7AC Champion was a post-war general aviation trainer that successfully challenged the Piper Cub's dominance in flight training. First flown in 1944, it was a high-wing, single-engine taildragger with tandem seating for two occupants and fabric-covered metal tube construction. Powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65-8 engine, the Champion featured improved forward visibility with the pilot positioned in the front seat. Manufactured by Aeronca Aircraft in Middletown, Ohio, approximately 7,200 units were produced between 1945 and 1948. AviatorDB tracks 4,393 Aeronca aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7A.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2540E. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
AERONCA
Model
7AC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7A7AC Champion
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 5, 1953
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 2, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BAKER STEVEN D
Address
S340 MEFFERT RD
City
WONEWOC
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53968-9604
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50464267
Mode S Code (Hex)
A268B7

Additional Details

Registration
N2540E
Serial Number
7AC-6122
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00853012

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC