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