N2540F - 1965 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration
CH7B1965 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA
Aircraft Description
N2540F is a 1965 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcguires Flying Service LLC in Obion, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on January 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2540F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A268B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2540F was last updated on January 5, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The American Champion 7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer stands as a significant aerobatic and utility aircraft that brought affordable tailwheel proficiency to civilian aviation. First flown around 1964-1965, it is a high-wing single-engine taildragger that seats two occupants in tandem configuration. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by Lycoming O-360 engines producing 180 horsepower, the aircraft delivers a cruise speed of approximately 135 miles per hour. American Champion Aircraft Corporation continues manufacturing this evolution of the original Aeronca Champion design. AviatorDB tracks 1,088 American Champion Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH7B.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2540F. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2017 | GAA17CA115 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC