2018
- Lake Superior Squadron takes responsibility for the CAF’s OY-2
- N5138B transferred from Ohio to Duluth, MN
- Inspection determined the Lycoming engine was not airworthy
- N51538B transferred from Hangar 101 in Duluth, MN to the Richard I Bong airport in Superior, WI.
2019
- Engine rebuild begun
- Wings and controls reattached
2020
- Complete: Engine rebuild
- Complete: Firewall removal and inspection
- Installation of O-435-1 engine
2021
- First engine run after restoration
- Elevator repaired and new Fabric
- Control systems, cables/pulleys replaced
2022
- Avionics updated to ADS-B
- Engine run ups
- Landing gear/ wheels and brakes restoration in progress
2023
- Landing gear and braking system modernized
- Tailwheel finalized
- Annual inspections completed
- Additional plane runups