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The Lancair 40 (ICAO type COL4) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,100 nm, a cruise speed of 191 knots, a service ceiling of 18,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Lancair 40

Lancair 40
COL4
Photo: Eddie Maloney from North Las Vegas, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
1,500 kg
Range
1,100 nm
Seats
4
40
Lancair · 40
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
729
Active
728
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
LC40-550FG
LC40-550FG
—1,500 kg1,100 nm191 kt4
LC40-550G
LC40-550G
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LC41-550FG
LC41-550FG
—1,500 kg1,380 nm190 kt4
LC42-550FG
LC42-550FG
—1,500–2,100 kg390–1,380 nm135–191 kt4–5
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A00003SE · Rev 24 · issued 2013-06-13

Category
Utility
MTOW
1,633 kg
MZFW
1,497 kg
OEW
1,229 kg
Seats
1 crew · 4 passengers
Fuel
400 L
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Approved fuel100
Engine

Teledyne Continental Model TSIO-550-C (20) or TSIO-550-C (21), Engine Type Certificate E5SO.

Certification basis

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1 through 23-46, except for FAR 23.1305 and FAR 23.1359. FAR 23.1305 as amended throu…

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Lancair 40 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Lancair 40 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

20 yearsmedian age

Of the 643 registered Lancair 40 with a known build year (88% of the 729 we track), the median age is 20 years.

Registration activity

28changed registration in 12 months

28 of the 729 registered Lancair 40 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 28 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
30
Tracked flights
34
Tracked flight hours
78
Share of fleet flying
4%

30 Lancair 40 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (4% of the registered fleet), across 34 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

6Lancair 40 listed for sale

$199Kmedian $309K$429K

Asking prices from $199K to $429K, typically $292K–$350K — based on 27 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Lancair 40 manuals & documents

2 documents for the Lancair 40 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
N68RA Owners Manual

This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Columbia 400 LC41-550FG aircraft. It provides essential information about the aircraft's systems, controls, and operational procedures necessary for safe and efficient flight.

  • The Columbia 400 is a four-place, single-engine, high-wing monoplane.
  • Maximum take-off and landing gross weight for Normal Category is 2500 pounds.
  • The aircraft is powered by a horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine rated at 210 horsepower.
  • Overall dimensions include a wingspan of 36 feet 2 inches and a length of 26 feet 4.5 inches.
  • The aircraft features a tricycle landing gear and a sweptback vertical stabilizer.
  • The engine uses a fuel injection system for optimal performance.
  • Minimum ground turning radius is 29 feet 7 inches.
  • The aircraft includes various emergency equipment and controls for safe operation.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Maintenance Manual

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40 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Lancair 40?

The Lancair 40 has a maximum range of 1,100 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Lancair 40 carry?

The Lancair 40 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Lancair 40?

The Lancair 40's maximum take-off weight is 1,500 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Lancair 40?

The Lancair 40's ICAO type designator is COL4.

How many Lancair 40 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 729 registered Lancair 40 airframes worldwide.