N62TX - 1963 CESSNA L19 305C BIRD DOG

1963

CESSNA

L19 305C BIRD DOG

N62TX

305M0051

Used

KSNA

820

Probably the lowest total-time Bird Dog on the market with only 820 total airframe hours. Italian Air Force aircraft imported to the U.S. after being stored in a shipping container from approximately 1964 until 2005. Current owner is the third civilian A&P/IA owner over the past seven years. Complete logs since 2005. Aircraft has been flown regularly, always hangared, and has exceptional originality with numerous military features preserved. Annual inspection completed June 2026. IFR current.

Italian Air Force aircraft Stored in container approximately 1964–2005 Never operated on floats Always hangared Factory zinc chromate interior Original military interior Wind-up working clock Keyed ignition and door locks Expanded circuit breaker panel Eisenhower step Rifle rack Front and rear cabin heaters Tow bar included Bruce custom aircraft cover Kennon window shades Removable "MARINE" decals Original military first aid packet Original military POH Original parts manuals Southeast Asia charts Numerous take-off spare parts included Serious ramp appeal

Manufacturer: Continental Model: O-470-15 Total Time: 820 Hours Equipment Pressure carburetor F&M oil filter adapter Reiff 120V engine heater Six-cylinder primer JPI EDM-830 Engine Monitor Starter rebuilt in 2026 Twelve Champion spark plugs (20-hour)

Constant-speed propeller Total Time: 820 Hours

Flare pod (installed, inoperative) Rocket launchers on both wings (installed, inoperative) Original rocket switch panel (inoperative)

Primary Panel Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GMA 347 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 327 Transponder ADS-B In & Out Two Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments Garmin 796 GPS Garmin 295 GPS Second Garmin COM Radio JPI EDM-830 Engine Monitor Additional Equipment Original military avionics controls (inoperative) IFF antennas (inoperative) FM antennas (inoperative) ADF antennas (inoperative)

IFR Current Geiss landing gear modification Electric flaps Wet brakes Guardian Carbon Monoxide detector/light Jasco-Hartzell 50-amp alternator Backlit instruments Amp meter Load meter 28V and 14V power outlets (front & rear) Remote-control 406 ELT GI CO₂ fire extinguisher Rosen sun visors Strobe lights Front and rear full flight controls 2023 Concorde RG-24 sealed battery Modern wiring throughout 50-amp alternator Reiff engine preheat system 28V & 14V accessory power outlets Bruce aircraft cover Kennon window shades Tow bar Two Clark flight helmets Original military POH Original parts manuals Southeast Asia charts Original first aid kit Numerous spare take-off parts

Paint Military camouflage Rated 8/10

Condition: 9+/10 Features Original military interior Factory zinc chromate finish Five-point inertia harnesses (front and rear)

Annual Inspection: June 2026 IFR Certification: Current