1957 Cessna L19 305C Bird DogSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Denver, CO, USA

This 1957 Cessna L-19 305C Bird Dog, registration N919BD, is a fully restored and highly original example of the iconic military liaison aircraft. The airframe has a total time of 4,600 hours, and the Continental O-470 series powerplant has approximately 530 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), with the propeller also at 530 hours SMOH. Located in Denver, Colorado, at KCFO, this aircraft is offered by Timberline Aircraft LLC, and trades are considered.

The restoration focused on authenticity, resulting in a clean, correct, and complete aircraft that retains its original military configuration, including wing-mounted rocket pods. The airframe...

Year: 1957

Make: Cessna

Series: O-1 Bird Dog

Model: L19 305C BIRD Dog

Tail #: N919BD

Serial #: 24-551

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Backcountry, Utility

Flight Rules: IFR

Seats: 2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 4,600 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 530 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 530 hrs (SMOH)

Logbook Status: Clean, organized logs from day one. Historical records included (some early logs in French - all available for review).

Avionics

Comms

Aircraft retains a largely original, period-correct avionics configuration consistent with the Bird Dog's military heritage, offering a classic cockpit presentation. During restoration, the aircraft received a complete professional rewire, ensuring reliability and modern electrical integrity throughout. Equipped for IFR operations, the panel provides all essential flight and navigation capability while maintaining its vintage character.

Additional Equipment

Rocket Pods

Original military configuration, including wing-mounted rocket pods.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Interior presents in excellent condition and remains largely true to the aircraft's original military configuration. Clean, well-kept, and functional with proper restoration attention. Cockpit layout is simple, purposeful, and consistent with the Bird Dog's heritage. Glass, controls, and interior surfaces all show very well.

Exterior Notes: Exterior finished in high-quality paint with strong overall presentation. Aircraft shows extremely well and reflects the level of care taken during restoration. Original military-style details, including wing-mounted rocket pods, add to its authenticity and ramp presence. A standout example with excellent curb appeal.