N40SD - 1951 CESSNA L19 305F BIRD DOG
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
L19 305F BIRD DOG
Serial Number
22548
Registration #
N40SD
Condition
Used
FlightRules
IFR
Description
Immaculately restored classic warbird. 1951 Cessna L-19 Birddog. Also known as the O-1 and Cessna 305A. This magnificent aircraft was completely restored from the ground up by Steve Noyes of Noyes Enterprises. This is an actual warbird, built and delivered to the Wisconsin Air National Guard (actual date of manufacture: 5/13/52). Painted in genuine USAF livery and equipped with hard points for wing mounted stores.
A truly marvelous airplane. Export and worldwide delivery as well as dual instruction available. Call Kevin at Airplanes USA (850) 683-0477
FAA #N40SD (Originally N4278S...new personalized ´N´ number during restoration)
Cessna Serial Number: 22548
Military Serial Number: 51-12234
Can be seen on pg 181 of the book: "The Lovable One-Niner"
Immaculate L-19 Birddog - Showpiece - Collector's Plane!
Airframe
Total Time
6340.0
Airframe Notes
6340 TT
272 Since complete restoration
Extensive photo documentation of restoration from start to finish: May of ´02 through Nov of ´03
40 gallons fuel in two wing tanks....Approx 9 - 10 gph fuel burn
Gross weight: 2300 lbs
Empty weight: 1536 lbs
Useful load: 764 lbs
With full fuel you can still carry 523 pounds of people and baggage!
Bush STOL kit installed including: Leading edge cuffs, stall fences and droop tips.
Genuine USAF Vietnam era paint scheme
Engine
Engine Time
272
Engine Time Since
SMOH
Engine Notes
TCM O470-11I 235hp fuel-injected engine
Serial Number T103283
272 SMOH
Fuel injection added during restoration: Model changed from original O470-11 to O470-11I (STC# SE23SW)
Form 337 Dated 10/09/03
Does away with the problematic pressure carburetor system
1800 hr TBO
Propeller: Sensenich 1A200, serial # 100701.
272 hrs Since New
Equipped with F&M spin on oil filter
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
24 Volt electrical system
King KY196A comm. 24 Volt radio. Puts out 16 Watts of power vs 8 Watts for a 12 volt system
Garmin GTX 327 Digital transponder with CK 30 encoder
Garmin 296 GPS with integrated cockpit mounting
Flightcomm intercom system
Whelen strobes, beacon and wingtips
ELT
Stall warning horn
CHT Indicator
Electric Flaps
Cowl plugs and pitot cover
Interior
Number of Seats
2
Interior Notes
Immaculate grey paint and grey cloth seats
Removable rear stick
Rear rudder pedals fold out of the way
Gust lock in front cockpit
4 point military harnesses on both seats
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual completed Feb 08.
Pitot-Static check completed Mar 08.
Complete record of oil analyses since restoration.
Private hangar in Baker, Florida. No corrosion - not near the ocean.
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