305A — Cessna Aircraft Company 305A
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 251
- Active
- 222
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
O1 O1 | — | 1,000 kg | 430 nm | 104 kt | 2 |
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75 yearsmedian age
Of the 168 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 305A with a known build year (67% of the 251 we track), the median age is 75 years.
3changed registration in 12 months
3 of the 251 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 305A we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 3 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 7
- Tracked flights
- 22
- Tracked flight hours
- 78
- Share of fleet flying
- 3%
7 Cessna Aircraft Company 305A were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 22 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna Aircraft Company 305A manuals & documents
28 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 305A — Training Manual · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data · Type Certificate · Weight And Balance · Weight Balance · Emergency Procedures · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document provides a detailed account of the Cessna O-2 Skymaster, focusing on its deployment during the Vietnam War. It outlines the aircraft's design, capabilities, and operational history, particularly as it served as a forward air control aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. The manual is intended for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and historians interested in military aviation history and the specific role of the O-2 in combat operations. Key sections cover the aircraft's specifications, deployment strategies, and the challenges faced during its introduction into service.
- Cessna O-2 Skymaster introduced in 1967 with a service ceiling of 33,000 feet.
- Cruise speed of 233 mph and range of 1,640 miles.
- First delivery to South Vietnam on May 20, 1967.
- Armed with 2.75-inch rockets and miniguns for combat support.
- Developed to address the limitations of the O-1 Bird Dog.
Training Manual
Airworthiness Directives
Performance Data
Type Certificate
Weight And Balance
Weight Balance
Emergency Procedures
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- POWERHistory - Air Force Historical Foundation202282 pages· 7.0 MB· via afhistory.org
- Cessna L-19/ O-1 Bird Dog - Courtesy Aircraft20206 pages· 1017 KB· via www.courtesyaircraft.com
- The Cessna Bird Dog201992 pages· 10.1 MB· via www.cessnaflyer.org
- Cessna L19 Bird Dog Aircraft Operating Instructions2011111 pages· 3.0 MB· via www.aeroclubprealpivenete.it
- Army Aviation Equipment Issue December 15, 19821982120 pages· 10.8 MB· via armyaviationmagazine.com
- THE L-19 BIRD DOG - International Birddog Association14 pages· 6.4 MB· via cessnabirddog.org
- ASSEMBLY MANUAL - Minicars.se45 pages· 7.7 MB· via www.minicars.se
- Pilot's Operating Handbook77 pages· 8.4 MB· via www.tstc.edu
Checklist
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Service Bulletins
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Registered 305A aircraft
Individual 305A airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N305SN1984
- N494651981
- N650721980
- N650701979
- N650681979
- N545501978
- N650621977
- N650611977
- N22SU1975
- C-GAXQ1975
- C-GGCY1975
- C-GAEL1974
- C-FTGL1973
- N334551972
- N48PF1971
- C-FIMJ1969
- C-ERD1968
- C-FRAB1968
- N86WM1967
- N167081967
- N474GF1967
- N473GF1967
- N24W1966
- N126331966