Lake LA-4

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5110302

Manufacturer (registry)
LAKE
Model
LA-4
Registry code
5110302
Registered
45 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
91 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 95

1960Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 95 aircraft
19606
19614
19638
196414
19659
196612
19677
19689
196918
19705
19852
20011

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 45

See all 45 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110302')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 100

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5110302')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 75

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

See all 75 incident reports
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5110302')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR CA050121005Fitting · cracked(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSP, IT WAS NOTICED THAT AC DID NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF AD98-10-12 WITH REF TO SB78 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSP AND REWORK. AD98-10-12 WAS SIGNED OUT IN THE TECH RECORDS ON SEPT 1,1998 AT 1683.22 TT. REMOVAL OF FITTINGS REVEALED P/NNov 25, 2004 · Conaer LA4 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 2003FA0001212Control Handle · brokenPILOT REPORTED THAT ON APPROACH TO LANDING THAT HE ADVANCED PROP TO FULL RPM AND THE PROP CONTROL LEVER BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND, INSTALLED A NEW PROP CONTROL LEVER. OLD PART SHOWS EVIDENCE THAT IT WAS CRACKED FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO THIS, BUT WENT UNDETECTED DJul 17, 2002 · N7604L · Conaer LA4 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 20000508SH003Mount · crackedRIGHT LOWER ENGINE ATTACH POINT CRACKED TO RIGHT STRUT ATTACH POINT. (RADIALLY THROUGH MOUNT TUBE). DETECTED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION VISUALLY AND VERIFIED BY DIE/PENETRANT. (X)Apr 14, 2000 · N6653L · Conaer LA4 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 97ZZZX4628Gear · wornPILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND RT MAGNETO ROTOR SHAFT AND ROTOR GEAR WORN BEYOND LIMITS. GEAR WAS FOUND LOOSE ON SHAFT. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH 4300 SERIES TYPE MAGNETO WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 HOURS TT WITH THE SAME PROOct 18, 1997 · N1011L · Conaer LA4 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX4627Shaft · wornPILOT REPORTED ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND RT MAGNETO ROTOR SHAFT AND ROTOR GEAR WORN BEYOND LIMITS. GEAR WAS FOUND LOOSE ON SHAFT. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH 4300 SERIES TYPE MAGNETO WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 HOURS TT WITH THE SAME PROOct 18, 1997 · N1011L · Conaer LA4 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA970612004Blade Bearing · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTIOIN. BLADE BEARINGS, BALLS, BLADE CLAMPS AND CYLINDER WERE FOUND CORRODED. PARTS WERE REPLACED.Jun 4, 1997 · Conaer LA4 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970407007Fork · worn out(CAN) INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER FORK WORN.Mar 26, 1997 · Conaer LA4 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA970407006Blade · eroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BLADE LEADING EDGE ERODED/CORRODED. FILING AND DRESSING OUT REQUIRED.Mar 26, 1997 · Conaer LA4 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX1870Mount · crackedENGINE MOUNT CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED DURING REMOVAL OF BRACKETT AIR FILTER COWLING. CRACKED SUPPORT IS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES LONG, 2 INCHES HIGH, .1250 INCH THICK AND MADE OF STEEL, AND IS WELDED HORIZONTALLY TO THE ENGINE MOUNT STRUCTURE. THE SUPPORT ACTS AMar 1, 1997 · N6653L · Conaer LA4 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA961018008Skin · corroded(CAN) INTERIOR OF FUSELAGE SKIN AND BULKHEADS FOUND CORRODED WHERE GLUE IS USED TO SECURE INSULATION TO COMPONENTS INSIDE THE CABIN.Oct 18, 1996 · Conaer LA4 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR EY2R9601065Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Conaer LA4 · Propeller Assembly
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'LA4'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'LA4' AND m.code NOT IN ('5110302')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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