# N85213: 1983 Lake LA-4-200

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Lake LA-4-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200) (registry code 5110310, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 1094
- Year built: 1983
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: December 31, 1983
- Certificate issued: September 1, 2021
- Expires: September 30, 2028
- Mode S code: ABB15D
- Registered owner: [Rotaiva](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTAIVA)
- Location: [Toluca Lake, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Toluca%20Lake)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 34.1508° N, 118.3682° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 91602, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=85213
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85213

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Lake LA-4-200)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA121), Dec 17, 2008: Lake LA-4-200 (N85213), Apopka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20081217854349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081217854349A), Dec 17, 2008: Conaer LA4200 (N85213), Lake Apopka, FL, Substantial damage. On January 2, 2009, NTSB investigator [privacy data omitted] called the north Florida flight standards district to advise of an accident involving lake LA-4,…
- [Incident 19970218010459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970218010459I), Feb 18, 1997: Conaer LA4200 (N85213), Deland, FL. Narrative: left main landing gear failed to fully extend during approach. PIC utilized alc emergency procedures to fully extend gear, without success. PIC made…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 96ZZZX2031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2031), Apr 1, 1996: ACTUATOR. FAILED. NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR PISTON ASSY (ROD AND PISTON) RECEIVES A SIDE LOAD AT THE THREADED END OF ACTUATOR ROD. NOSE GEAR ACTUATES AT A VERY FAST RATE WHICH MAY CAUSE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Lake LA-4-200 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/lake-la-4-200/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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