N6240L - 1970 American AA-1 Aircraft Registration

AA1

1970 AMERICAN AA-1

Aircraft Description

N6240L is a 1970 American AA-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Custard Tom W in Valencia, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 1990. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N6240L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8277C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6240L was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

American Champion Aircraft, based in Rochester, Wisconsin, produces the Scout, Decathlon, and Citabria series of aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft. These fabric-covered aircraft continue a lineage dating back to the original Aeronca Champion. AviatorDB tracks 306 American aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AA-1 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6240L. 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
1970
Manufacturer
AMERICAN
Model
AA-1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
AA1AA-1 Lynx
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 13, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 1990

Registered Owner

Name
CUSTARD TOM W
Address
27721 PINE COVE CIR
City
VALENCIA
State / Zip Code
California91354-1339
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52023574
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8277C

Additional Details

Registration
N6240L
Serial Number
AA1-0440
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00761636

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC