The Lake LA-4 (ICAO type LA4) has a maximum take-off weight of 1,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 710 nm, a cruise speed of 130 knots, a service ceiling of 14,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Lake LA-4
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 434
- Active
- 426
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 1A13 · Rev 24
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 1A13), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Lake LA-4 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Lake LA-4 fleet — updated daily.
51 yearsmedian age
Of the 341 registered Lake LA-4 with a known build year (79% of the 434 we track), the median age is 51 years.
10changed registration in 12 months
10 of the 434 registered Lake LA-4 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 10 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 2
- Tracked flight hours
- 8
- Share of fleet flying
- 0%
1 Lake LA-4 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (0% of the registered fleet), across 2 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
0Lake LA-4 listed for sale
Asking prices from $61K to $85K, typically $61K–$85K — based on 5 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Lake LA-4 manuals & documents
6 documents for the Lake LA-4 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document provides detailed installation instructions for a combustion heater kit designed for the Lake LA-4 series aircraft. It includes preparation steps, installation procedures, and testing protocols to ensure proper functionality and safety of the heater system.
- Installation is for Lake LA-4, LA-4A, LA-4P, LA-4-200, and Lake 250 aircraft.
- Follow FAA approved sources for removal and installation procedures.
- Wiring and plumbing must comply with AC43.13-1B standards.
- Heater operational tests must be completed after installation.
- Adjustments to the heater's temperature settings are necessary for optimal performance.
- Verify all connections and secure wiring to prevent chafing.
- Use specified parts and tools for installation to ensure safety.
- Refer to the maintenance manual for additional testing and operational checks.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Maintenance Manual
Service Bulletins
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What is the range of the Lake LA-4?
The Lake LA-4 has a maximum range of 710 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Lake LA-4 carry?
The Lake LA-4 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Lake LA-4?
The Lake LA-4's maximum take-off weight is 1,200 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Lake LA-4?
The Lake LA-4's ICAO type designator is LA4.
How many Lake LA-4 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 434 registered Lake LA-4 airframes worldwide.
Registered LA-4 aircraft
Individual LA-4 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- VH-LUT· 1996
- VH-IMA· 1996
- N13RZ· 1989
- C-GJMF· 1987
- C-GFHB· 1985
- C-FTJD· 1985
- N8563Y· 1985
- N8543H· 1984
- N14004· 1984
- N1HT· 1984
- N8543C· 1984
- N73RK· 1984
- VH-DQN· 1984
- C-FNUI· 1984
- N8536X· 1984
- C-FJYZ· 1984
- N999WG· 1984
- N53JN· 1983
- N64GW· 1983
- N35HM· 1983
- C-GALS· 1983
- N87RK· 1983
- N8500S· 1983
- N8014C· 1983