| Tail Number / N-Number | N540GW |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN |
| Model | SCAN TYPE 30 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | R680E SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 600 hp (448 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 131 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | TAYLOR STEVEN M |
| Street | 11711 W OLIVE RD |
| City | RIVERDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48877-9719 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Gratiot County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-11-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-12-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51554227 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6D897 |