CESSNA L-19 BIRD DOG
CESSNA L19 305A BIRD DOG · Specifications
Overview
This document provides specifications and historical production details for the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog, primarily focusing on the Model 305A. The L-19 was a liaison and observation aircraft used by the US Army and USAF from the 1950s through the 1960s. It highlights the various models and variants produced, including their production years, quantities, and designations. The document serves as a reference for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and historians interested in the operational history and specifications of the L-19 series.
- The Cessna L-19 Bird Dog was first flown on December 14, 1949.
- A total of 3420 L-19 aircraft were produced across all variants.
- The L-19A variant was primarily used as a liaison and observation aircraft for the US Army and USAF.
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Originally published by www.uswarplanes.net. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA L19 305A BIRD DOG.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
L-19 Variants
The document details the various variants of the L-19, including the Model 305A, L-19A, XL-19B, XL-19C, TL-19D, L-19E, and OE-2. Each variant is described with its production years and total units produced, showcasing the evolution of the aircraft from its initial design to later upgrades.
L-19 Production
The production section outlines the total numbers of each variant produced, including the L-19A with 2486 units and the L-19E with 595 units. It provides insights into the manufacturing timeline and the role of Cessna in producing these aircraft.
Foreign Military and Civilian Service
The document notes the international service of the L-19, indicating its use by various countries' armed forces and its civilian market presence. It mentions specific countries and the total number of aircraft built under license.
Full document text
CESSNA L-19 BIRD DOG L-19 SERVICE Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Co. Inc., Wichita, Kansas, USA Models: 305, 321 Designations: L-19; O-1; OE, CO-119 (CAF) Names: Bird Dog; Bird Dog II (USMC) First official flight: Model 305 14 Dec 1949 L-19A 1950 Factory production period: 1949 – 1963 Primary service period: 1950 – 1960s Last official flight: O-1E 1974 L-19 VARIANTS 1949 Model 305A Model 305A 1 Total: 0001 1950 Model 305A L-19A 2486 1952 Model 305A XL-19B 1 1954 Model 305A XL-19C 2 1956 Model 305B TL-19D 310 Total: 2799 1956 Model 305C / M L-19E 595 Total: 0595 1955 Model 321 OE-2 25 Total: 0025 Total: 3420 L-19 PRODUCTION Model 305A Prototype, single-engined light aircraft using Cessna 170 wings and Cessna 195 tail. produced 1949 Cessna Wichita, Kansas N41694 601 1 Total: 0001 L-19A Liaison and observation aircraft for US Army / USAF, wing bomb racks. 2420 delivered as L-19A. 66 delivered as L-19AIT, instrument trainers. produced 1950 – 1954 Cessna Wichita, Kansas (CE) 50-1327 / 50-1744 mixed 21001 to 21487 51-4534 / 51-5109 mixed 21217 to 22014 - 51-4754 loaned to RAF. 51-7286 / 51-7481 22015 / 22225 51-11912 / 51-12911 22226 / 23368 51-16428 / 51-16462 mixed 21759 to 22221 51-16864 / 51-16973 22652 / 22860 53-508 / 53-532 22741 / 22955 53-2873 / 53-2878 22880 / 22885 - 6 to Chile. 53-7698 / 7717 23100 / 23119 53-7968 / 53-8067 23389 / 23488 2486 Total: 2486 - 16 to Canada as 16701 / 16716. XL-19B As L-19A, turboprop engine upgrade. produced 1952 Cessna Wichita, Kansas (CE) 52-1804 22780A 1 Total: 0001 XL-19C As L-19A, turboprop engine upgrade. produced 1954 Cessna Wichita, Kansas (CE) 52-6311, 52-6312 23186C, 23324C 2 Total: 0002 TL-19D As L-19A, dual-control instrument trainer, engine upgrade. produced 1956, 1957 – 1958 Cessna Wichita, Kansas (CE) 55-4649 / 55-4748 23489 / 23588 57-2772 / 57-2981 23950 / 24159 310 Total: 0310 L-19E As L-19A, equipment upgrade, higher weights. Delivered as O-1E from 1962. produced 1956 – 1959, 1962 – 1963 Cessna Wichita, Kansas (CE) 56-2467 / 56-2696 mixed 23589 to 23878 - 2 later to Canada as 16732, 16733. 56-4034 / 56-4038 24601 / 24605 - 5 to Canada as 16717 / 16721. 56-4161 / 56-4235 23783 / 23896 57-1606 / 57-1609 24606 / 24609 - 4 to Canada as 16722 / 16725. 57-5983 / 57-6028 23897 / 23942 57-6268 / 57-6277 mixed 23799 to 23949 - 2 later to Canada as 16734, 16735. 59-5928, 59-5929 - - 2 to MAP via US Navy as BuNo. 148250, 148251. 61-2955 / 61-3024 mixed 305M-0001 to 0077 62-12280 / 12288 mixed 305M-0034 to 0079 - 9 to Italy. 63-12741 / 63-12758 305M-0080 / 0097 469 - First 4 as O-1C to USMC, BuNo. 151776 / 151779 for South Vietnam. (French Army) 24501 / 24590 (French Army) 24700 / 24735 126 Total: 0595 OE-2 Bird Dog II As L-19A, engine upgrade, armament, combat equipment for USMC. Cessna 180 wings / tail, first 25 via USAF. produced 1955 Cessna Wichita, Kansas (CE) 54-1641 / 54-1665 37000 / 37024 25 Total: 0025 All delivered as: BuNo. 140078 / 140102 Total: 3420 L-19 CONVERSIONS & TRANSFERS US Army TL-19A 1+ L-19A, dual-control trainer conversions. USMC OE-1 Bird Dog II 62 60 L-19A / 2 L-19E, 1951, aircraft in service with the USMC. Assigned BuNo. 133782 / 133816, 136887 / 136911, 144663, 144664 – L-19E to US Navy. 1 (BuNo. 144665), additional transfer cancelled. USAF / US Army / USMC (1962 redesignations) O-1A 1+ 1962, redesignation of the L-19A. TO-1A 1+ 1962, redesignation of the TL-19A. O-1B 62 1962, redesignation of the OE-1. O-1C 27 1962, redesignation of the OE-2. TO-1D 1+ 1962, redesignation of the TL-19D. (O-1D) 1+ TO-1D, 1963-1972, Forward-Air-Controller (FAC) conversions, airframe / equipment upgrade for US Army. All to USAF in 1968. O-1E 1+ 1962, redesignation of the L-19E. (Model 305E) O-1F 22 TO-1D, 1963-1972, for FAC, airframe / equipment upgrade for USAF. (Model 305D) O-1G 1+ O-1A, 1963-1972, for FAC, airframe / equipment upgrade for USAF. 8 to USMC, assigned BuNo. 156678 / 156685. Foreign Conversions L-19L 6 Civil Model 182D / F Skylane, 1961, designation for later a Cessna product placed in service with Canada. Also designated as L-182D / F. Assigned Canadian s/n: 16726 / 16731. CO-119 23 RCAF L-19A / L-19E / L-19L, 1968-1973, redesignation for newly formed Canadian Armed Forces. Assigned CAF s/n: mixed 119702 to 119735. FOREIGN MILITARY / CIVILIAN SERVICE - L-19 aircraft in service with the armed forces of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Malta, Norway, Pakistan, The Philippines, South Korea, South Vietnam, Spain, Thailand and Turkey. - Built under license by Italy as the SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 (1969, 86 built). - Built under license in Japan by Fuji (1957, 135 built including L-19E-1 (JGSDF) 11201 / 11214 and L-19E-2 (JGSDF) 11361 / 11368). - Many L-19 Bird Dog sold on the civil market as private aircraft and warbirds. - Conversions by Ector Aircraft Co., Texas as the Ector 305 Mountaineer (c/n: 2001 / 2055) and Super Mountaineer (1980, 42 converted).