Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C
Registered
1
Year Range
1978–1978
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
49
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- WI 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68 aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68 in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68
49 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 24 more in the Federal Register.
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Jul 8, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P.68, P.68B, P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68 "Observer," P.68TC "Observer," P.68 "Observer 2," and P.68R airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority o…
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Jul 9, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Vulcanair S.p.A. (type certificate previously held by Partenavia) Models P 68, P 68B, P 68C, P 68C-TC, P 68 "OBSERVER," P68TC "OBSERVER," and P68 "OBSERVER 2" airplanes that would supersede AD 2008-24-11, Amendment 39-15751. This proposed AD results from manda…
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Nov 28, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Sep 26, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the uns…
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Apr 30, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Mar 9, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. P68 Series Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the uns…
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Jan 8, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers, with certain serial numbers (SN's) of two-bladed aluminum propeller hubs part numbers (P/N's) D-6522-1, D-6522-2, D-6529-1, and D-6559-3 installed. This action requires removal fr…
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Dec 4, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68 “OBSERVER”, P68 “OBSERVER 2”, and P68TC “OBSERVER” Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Vulcanair S.p.A. (Vulcanair) Models P 68 "OBSERVER", P68 "OBSERVER 2", and P68TC "OBSERVER" airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the nose landing gear (NLG) upper strut for evidence of cracking (cracks or crack beginnings), and repl…
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Sep 22, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P 68 “OBSERVER”, P68 “OBSERVER 2”, and P68TC “OBSERVER” Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Vulcanair S.p.A. (Vulcanair) Models P 68 "OBSERVER", P68 "OBSERVER 2", and P68TC "OBSERVER" airplanes. The proposed AD would require you to inspect the nose landing gear (NLG) upper strut for evidence of cracking (cracks or…
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Oct 9, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Model 680FL Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation (Twin Commander) Model 680FL airplanes. The proposed AD would require revising the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing condit…
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Sep 28, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 500, 500-A, 500-B, 500-S, 500-U, 520, 560, 560-A, 560-E, 560-F, 680, 680-E, 680FL(P), 680T, 680V, 680W, 681, 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A, 695B, and 720 Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation Models 500, 500-A, 500- B, 500-S, 500-U, 520, 560, 560-A, 560-E, 560-F, 680, 680-E, 680FL(P), 680T, 680V, 680W, 681, 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A, 695B, and 720 airplanes. This action requires re…
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Sep 24, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. This AD requires revising the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues),…
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Jun 8, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 200 Series Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) 200 series airplanes. The proposed AD would require revising the FAA- approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determi…
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Jun 8, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model T210R Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model T210R airplanes. The proposed AD would require revising the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined…
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Mar 4, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; SIAI Marchetti, S.r.1 Models SF600 and SF600A Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to SIAI Marchetti, S.r.1 Models SF600 and SF600A airplanes. This action requires revising the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues…
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Mar 4, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models T210N, P210N, and P210R Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Cessna Aircraft Company Models T210N, P210N, and P210R airplanes. This action requires revising the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain vi…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-4 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-4 series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues), limit or prohib…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-159 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Gulfstream Model G-159 series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues), limit or prohibit the use of v…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Sabreliner Model 40, 60, 70, and 80 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Sabreliner Model 40, 60, 70, and 80 series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues), limit or proh…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, and 560 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, and 560 series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues), limit or…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F27 and FH227 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Fairchild Model F27 and FH227 series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues), limit or prohibit the u…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Gulfstream American (Frakes Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certai…
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Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Model YS-11 and YS-11A Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Mitsubishi Model YS-11 and YS-11A series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that will prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues), limit or prohibit th…
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Feb 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATAGroupe AEROSPATIALE, Model TBM 700 Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE, Model TBM 700 airplanes. This action requires revising the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined by certain visual cues),…
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Feb 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA-46-310P and PA- 46-350P airplanes. This action requires revising the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to specify procedures that would prohibit flight in severe icing conditions (as determined…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A31EU Historical Rev 13 · 11/09/1994
Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronauticas S.p.A.
Models: AP68TP 600 Viator, P 68, P 68 Observer, P68 Observer 2 + 16 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68
77 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/27/2025
STC SA5581SW
Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system
Alcor LLC
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07/16/2019
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 3)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/16/2019
STC SA01800SE (PG 3)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/14/2017
STC SA01800SE (PG 3)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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12/01/2011
STC SA01800SE (PG 3)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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12/01/2011
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 3)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/21/2011
STC SA00243BO (3 OF 5)
Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).
Icarus Avionics, LLC
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04/09/2010
STC SA00269BO (2 OF 3)
Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten…
Avidyne Corporation
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01/11/2010
STC SA02203AK (PAGE 1)
Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV).
Chelton Flight Systems Inc.
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02/10/2009
STC SA563CH
Authorizes installation of engines equipped w/Unison Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR) ignition system w/Cylinder Head Temp. (CHT) monitoring capability on airframe…
Champion Aerospace LLC
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01/09/2009
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 3)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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01/08/2009
STC SA01800SE (PG 3)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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12/30/2008
STC SA00269BO (2 OF 3)
Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten…
Avidyne Corporation
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12/16/2008
STC SA00281BO PAGE 3
Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Moun…
Avidyne Corporation
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11/17/2008
STC SA00281BO PAGE 3
Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Moun…
Avidyne Corporation
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07/25/2008
STC SA02033AT (PAGE 3)
Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)
M-20 Oil Separators LLC
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07/24/2008
STC SA02153LA (Page 3)
Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System.
Garmin AT Inc.
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07/22/2008
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 3)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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05/21/2008
STC SA01473SE (3 OF 5)
Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde
Garmin AT Inc.
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04/17/2008
STC SA10822SC (PAGE 2)
Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display
Aspen Avionics Inc.
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04/07/2008
STC SA00269BO (2 OF 3)
Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Anten…
Avidyne Corporation
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04/30/2007
STC SA01692SE (Page 3)
Installation of a Garmin GMX200 Multi Function Display.
Garmin AT Inc.
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04/30/2007
STC SA20GL
Installation of Woodward Type II electronic propeller synchronizer or synchrophaser system. (G-44A MODIFIED COLEMILL - STC 2-13) (500-A modified - Colemill STC SA340SO)
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc.
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11/05/2006
STC SA01933LA (3 OF 5)
Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System
Garmin AT Inc.
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10/22/2006
STC SA00243BO (3 OF 5)
Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).
Centurion Consulting Inc
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07/25/2006
STC ST01468CH
Installation of various SMR Technologies electrical propeller deicer models.
SMR Technologies
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07/08/2005
STC SA00680SE (2 OF 6
Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.
Electronics International
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06/17/2005
STC SA20GL
Installation of Woodward Type II electronic propeller synchronizer or synchrophaser system. (G-44A MODIFIED COLEMILL - STC 2-13) (500-A modified - Colemill STC SA340SO)
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc.
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02/07/2005
STC SA00161BO (2 OF 3
Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.
Avidyne Corporation
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01/24/2005
STC SA2693NM
Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.
Electronics International Inc.
+ 47 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68
12 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID397450229120220125131510.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID974244058320220125131327.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID534616057820220125131345.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID825335389320220125131447.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID641976974520220125131424.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID531809010220220125131402.0001##
DAC International
PMA holder → -
213718#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E13724B5101AAE02862573D0006927F4.0001##
SYNCHRONIZER KIT
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
213716 REV NEW#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/21EA66448181DD20862573D0006927C8.0001##
SYNCHRONIZER KIT
Woodward Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
RA164-02504#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C60CF829A3C279A18625738A00629648.0001##
Brake Disc
Rapco Inc replaces Cleveland Wheels & & Brakes P/N 164-02504
PMA holder → -
ST-221#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/820A52578CA4FFFA8625754E0075500D.0001##
System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-160#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB08571AAA58EAD88625754E00754F72.0001##
Manual Electric Trim System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
A210924#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE657AFD83754BAB862572F10054CE13.0001##
Governor - Assy. CSSA
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces A210924
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N23MW | WI | 1978 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →