Year 1968

Make Aerofab Inc., LAKE

Model LA-4

Serial 397

Airframe

• Total Time: 1660.6 Logbooks since Import by Townsend Air Service, Orangeville, May 17, 1969! Includes Elton and Mary’s original advertising folder!
• Exterior: Dark Blue and Light Blue on Matterhorn White. 6.5 / 10
• Gross Weight: 2400 lbs
• Condition:  Airworthy, Most recent Annual Inspection August 15, 2026 at 1658.3, Some recent work by Lake Central.
• AD’s: Current
• Standard 40 USG Fuel (No sponson tanks)
• Factory Batwings
• Cleveland Brakes
• Cabin Heater
• Renegade Cabin Heater Aerodynamic Cover (Original flat face spare, as removed)
• Single Rear Seat w/ one seatbelt
• Below Deck Battery Compartment gives much better, smooth flat floor cargo space and easier loading.
• No significant Damage History
• One key unlocks both canopies.  Rare!

Notes:

Same careful Owner past 14 years, trained by Elton Townsend.
Consistent maintenance by Cornwall Aviation and experienced, reputable Eastern Ontario AME’s. Many receipts and invoices present for work done and items added.  Years of proven parts purchases from Lake Central.

Engine

• Lycoming O-360 A1A, 180 hp
• 327.5 SMOH by Aerotec Engines Ltd, Oct 20, 2011
• After break-in, has always run AeroShell 15W50. No measurable oil consumption.
• Safe Heat Engine Preheater
• Avmix Mixture Monitor (may need service)
• JPI Engine Scanner EGT / CHT Monitor (may need service)

Propeller

• Hartzell HC-C2YK-1 BLF, modern, no hub inspection
• 88.1 SMOH by Aviation BL, July 4, 2018

Note: One blade has dressed damage from an object ejected from the engine compartment. Repaired by dressing and paint July 17, 2020 at 32.2 SMOH

Avionics

• Handheld VHF Comm
• NARCO tagged radio in box, needs testing and installation. May be a “slide-in replacement unit.”
• PS Engineering Aerocomm II 2-place intercom
• Garmin 296 GPS in yoke mount
• NARCO AT 150 Transponder, needs inspection; working recently.
• Avmix Leaning Indicator (may need service)
• JPI Engine Scanner EGT / CHT Monitor (may need service)
• ACK 406 ELT
• JVC Stereo Cassette Player

Interior

• Blue-on-blue combination vinyl and cloth seats with dark blue vinyl sidewalls. Condition: 6.5/10.
• Excellent footwells.

Items Included

• Original painted flat hardwood LAKE Fuel Dipstick
• 1 X paddle
• Arctic Covers Insulated Winter Engine Cover
• Aerocovers Blue Summer Engine Cover
• Aerocovers blue Canopy Cover
• Anchor and marine braid line
• 3 X Screw in Tie-downs
• Rudder Bungee
• 2 X Aileron Gust Locks
• NARCO radio in foam bag with tag
• Lines and ropes
• Spare oil and consumables
• Original flat face Cabin Heater Cover as spare
• Older David Clarke headset
• 1 x Manual Inflation PFD (No warranty of suitability or condition)

Overview

C-FYOG is a great 180 hp LA-4! The Buccaneer designator began in the 1970 Model Year with the 200 hp fuel injected version…with a much heavier airframe! Everybody calls the 180’s Buccaneers anyway! Those in the know appreciate the 180 carburetted LA-4’s for being light and nimble performers! They are also much easier on fuel, so you make your 40 gallons of AVGAS go further! Roughly speaking, the 0-360 engine uses about 15 to 20% less fuel that the 200 hp Buccaneer, but it gets out of the water just as fast, or faster, and cruises faster on less fuel! The fastest LAKE we’ve ever flown is C-FAXG, another LA-4 on our website, with 180 hp. 12 second take-offs are very common! So is 125 to 127 mph cruise

C-FYOG is a turn-key fly away LAKE Aircraft that needs some avionics work. For many, the most basic panel and radio is fine. The sky’s the limit for those who want to go “full avionics upgrade! (Again, see C-FAXG on our site to see what can be done today!)

If you are looking for a solid, well-equipped, well cared-for LAKE with a low Total Airframe Time and low engine and prop times, then you need to look at C-FYOG soon! Call Lake Central today!