N2540F - 1965 American Champion Aircraft 7GCAA Aircraft Registration

CH7B

1965 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.

Model Year
1965
Manufacturer
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Model
7GCAA
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
CH7B7GCBC Citabria High Country Explorer
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 8, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MCGUIRES FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
3499 JIM CARVER RD
City
OBION
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38240-4437
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50464270
Mode S Code (Hex)
A268B8

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N2540F
Serial Number
96
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 5, 2024
Last Update Date
January 5, 2024
Unique ID
00603002

Data Source

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

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