How much does a used Lake LA-4 cost?

Name: Lake LA-4
Brand: Lake

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LakeCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

LA-4

Seats: 4 4
Power: 200 hp149 kW
Cruise: 79 kt146 km/h
US register: 44 aircraft44 aircraft

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About the LA-4

The Lake LA-4 is a single-engine, four-seat light amphibious aircraft originating from the United States. Designed in a fixed-wing configuration, it suits private pilots and operators seeking versatility between water and land operations through its cantilever shoulder-wing monoplane layout featuring a retractable tricycle landing gear and a single-step all-metal hull.

Rooted in earlier three-seat and four-seat amphibian concepts from Maine, the design evolved through various iterations, including seaplane modifications and engine upgrades that introduced fuel injection. Pylon-mounted above the hull in a pusher arrangement, the powerplant drives performance enhancements such as higher cruise speeds and increased gross weight capabilities across production milestones.

Engines fitted

42 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming O-360	180 hp	39
Lycoming IO-360	200 hp	2
Lycoming O-320	180 hp	1

This page covers the Lake LA-4, LA-4, LA-4 Buccaneer, LA-4-180 Skimmer, LA-4-200, LA-4-200, LA-4A, LA-4A, LA-4P, LA-4P, LA-4S, LAKE LA-4, LAKE LA-4: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

LA-4-200 Buccaneer · Avco Lycoming IO-360-A1B piston engine

Dimensions

Length: 24 ft 0 in 7.32 m7.32 m 24 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 38 ft 0 in 11.58 m11.58 m 38 ft 0 in
Wing area: 170 sq ft 15.8 m²15.8 m² 170 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,555 lb 705 kg705 kg 1,555 lb
Max take-off weight: 2,690 lb 1,220 kg1,220 kg 2,690 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 79 kt 146 km/h146 km/h 79 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 134 kt 248 km/h248 km/h 134 kt
Stall speed: 39 kt 72 km/h72 km/h 39 kt
Range: 717 nm 1,328 km1,328 km 717 nm
Service ceiling: 14,700 ft 4,481 m4,481 m 14,700 ft

Powerplant

Engine: Avco Lycoming IO-360-A1B piston engine
Engine power: 200 hp 149 kW149 kW 200 hp

Capacity

Seats: 4

Manufacturer: Lake
Country: United States
On the US register: 44
Registered in: Brazil, Australia, United States, Canada

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LA-4 prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 6 Lake LA-4 aircraft for sale with a price run from $70,000 to $155,583, with a median of $102,000. Half ask between $86,900 and $120,000.

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By year built
Built	For sale	Median asking	Range	Median hours
1970–1974	2	$102,000	$90,000 – $115,000	1,500
1975–1979	1	$70,000	$70,000	–
1980–1984	4	$120,000	$86,900 – $155,583	2,300

LA-4 running costs

$222 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$6,191	$7,954	$9,229
Oil	$144	$180	$234
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$1,218	$1,572	$1,926

Total	$15,220	$22,173	$30,322
Per hour	$152	$222	$303