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Cessna Aircraft Company L-19
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: 1956 Cessna L-19 Franconia Airport NH Route 116 Franconia NH May 2021 side.jpg
Year
Owner
Cessna Aircraft Company
Last seen
MTOW
1,000 kg
Range
430 nm
Seats
2
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Cessna Aircraft Company · L-19
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
7
Active
7
Origin
US
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
O1
O1
1,000 kg430 nm104 kt2
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Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 manuals & documents

13 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 Avionics Manual · Wiring Diagram · Performance Data · Supplemental Type Certificate · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

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INFLIGHT GUIDE · 2013

This Inflight Guide serves as a comprehensive operational manual for the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog, primarily intended for mission aircrew members at the National Emergency Services Academy. The document outlines essential preflight planning, emergency procedures, and operational guidelines tailored for search and rescue missions. It includes checklists, communication protocols, and survival strategies to ensure effective mission execution. The guide is updated periodically to reflect changes in procedures and regulations, ensuring that aircrew members are equipped with the latest information for safe and efficient operations.

  • The Cessna L-19 Bird Dog is equipped for search and rescue missions with specific operational protocols outlined in this guide.
  • Preflight planning includes a comprehensive checklist for personal and aircraft equipment to ensure mission readiness.
  • Emergency procedures are critical and include protocols for communication failures and structural damage.
  • Visual search techniques are detailed, emphasizing effective scanning methods and search patterns.
  • GPS operations are covered, detailing the use of various systems for navigation and mission planning.

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How many Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 are there?

7 Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company L-19?

The Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 has a range of about 430 nautical miles.

How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company L-19?

The Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 cruises at around 104 knots.

What is the Cessna Aircraft Company L-19's maximum take-off weight?

The Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 has a maximum take-off weight of 1,000 kg.

How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 have?

The Cessna Aircraft Company L-19 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.