1963 Cessna L19 305C Bird DogSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Santa Ana, CA, USA
This 1963 Cessna L19 305C Bird Dog, registration N62TX, is a remarkably low-time example with only 820 total airframe hours. Originally an Italian Air Force aircraft, it was stored in a shipping container from approximately 1964 until 2005 before being imported to the U.S. The current owner is the third civilian A&P/IA owner over the past seven years, and the aircraft comes with complete logs since 2005. It has been flown regularly and always hangared, with an annual inspection completed through June 2026 and current IFR certification.
The aircraft is powered by a Continental O-470-15 engine with 820 total hours and features a...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 820 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 820 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 820 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs since 2005. Airframe log, Engine log, Propeller log, Accessory log.
- Inspection Status
- Annual inspection completed June 2026. IFR current.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS GPS/NAV/COM, GPS, GPS
Comms
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS GPS/NAV/COM, Second COM
Audio
Garmin GMA 347 - GMA Audio Panel
ADSB
Garmin GTX 327 - ADS-B Out (via GTX Transponder)
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 327 - ADS-B Out (via GTX Transponder)
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Two Electronic Flight Instruments
MFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Two Electronic Flight Instruments
EMS
JPI EDM-830 - JPI Engine Monitor
Transponder
Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder
Additional Equipment
Alternator
Jasco-Hartzell 50-amp alternator
Battery
Concorde RG-24 - 2023 sealed battery
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Guardian Carbon Monoxide detector
ELT
406 ELT - Remote-control ELT
Engine Heater
Reiff 120V - engine heater, engine preheat system
Fire Extinguisher
GI COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher
Landing Gear Modification
Geiss landing gear modification
Sun Visors
Rosen - sun visors
Lighting
Strobe lights, Backlit instruments
Power Outlets
28V and 14V power outlets (front & rear), 28V & 14V accessory power outlets
Amp Meter
Amp meter, Load meter
Circuits
Expanded circuit breaker panel, Modern wiring throughout
Rifle Rack
Heater
Front and rear cabin heaters
Aircraft Cover
Bruce custom aircraft cover, Aircraft cover, Kennon window shades
First Aid Kit
Original military first aid packet, Original first aid kit
Helmets
Clark - Two flight helmets
Tow Bar
Tow bar included, Tow bar
Wet Brakes
Electric Flaps
Flight Controls
Front and rear full flight controls
Military Equipment
Flare pod (instant, inoperative), Rocket launchers (both wings) (installed, inoperative), Original rocket switch panel (inoperative), Original military avionics controls (inoperative), IFF antennas (inoperative), FM antennas (inoperative), ADF antennas (inoperative), Removable "MARINE" decals
Starter
Starter rebuilt in 2026
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9/10
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Interior Notes
- Condition 9/10. Original military interior, factory zinc chromate finish, five-point inertia harnesses (front and rear), wind-up working clock, keyed ignition and door locks.
- Exterior Notes
- Paint: Military camouflage rated 8/10.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O-470-15
Asking Price
$205,000
Aircraft Location
Santa Ana, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 7, 2026: $205,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$205,000
Aircraft Location
Santa Ana, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 7, 2026: $205,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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