| Tail Number / N-Number | N2042A |
| Manufacturer | CHAMPION |
| Model | AERONCA 7BCM |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7BCM-431 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NORMAN ROYCE K |
| Street | 28897 ORANGE GROVE RD |
| City | LA FERIA |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78559-6080 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Cameron County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-03-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-08-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50321576 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1A37E |