| Tail Number / N-Number | N8542E |
| Manufacturer | CHAMPION |
| Model | AERONCA 7EC |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7EC-697 |
| 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 | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 90 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | SCHILLO PAUL J |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 2480 GARTHUS RD |
| City | WRENSHALL |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55797-8703 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Carlton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-07-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-01-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52734327 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB8D7 |