CessnaCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
L-19
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 230 hp172 kW
- Cruise
- 75 kt138 km/h
- US register
- 7 aircraft7 aircraft
About the L-19
The Cessna L-19 is a type-certificated, fixed-wing aircraft configured for liaison, observation, and forward air control duties. Developed as an all-metal high-wing monoplane, it suits military and utility operations requiring short-field agility and excellent downward visibility from its dual-occupant cabin.
Originating from a post-World War II military requirement to replace fabric-covered types, the manufacturer adapted its commercial tourer design by reinforcing the structure, bracing the tail, and incorporating a larger flat-six engine. The prototype first took to the air near the middle of the twentieth century, subsequently deploying extensively across major overseas conflicts before transitioning into civil auxiliary and museum service.
Engines fitted
5 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental O-470 | 230 hp | 5 |
This page covers the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog, L-19A, L-19E: the same aircraft under other designations.
L-19 running costs
$257 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $7,875 | $10,094 | $11,748 |
| Oil | $184 | $230 | $299 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $18,309 | $25,665 | $33,089 |
| Per hour | $183 | $257 | $331 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental O-470-11
- Power
- 230 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,500 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 10.5 – 13.2 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.14 /US gal
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