Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68B
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · LYCOMING I0360 SER
Registered
5
Year Range
1978–1979
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
1
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- FL 50.0% 2
- TX 25.0% 1
- HI 25.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 60.0% 3
- Unknown 40.0% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68B aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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Mar 30, 1976
N7668BLUDLOW, Vermont Fatal
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68B
1 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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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…
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68B
11 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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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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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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11/07/2003
STC SA4005NM (Page 1)
Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System
Precise Flight Inc
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02/26/2003
STC SA02154AK
Installation of the UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc, Apollo MX20 multi-function display, P/N 430-0270-500.
UPS Aviation Technologies
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08/14/2002
STC SA02154AK
Installation of the UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc, Apollo MX20 multi-function display, P/N 430-0270-500.
UPS Aviation Technologies
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06/04/2001
STC SA4005NM (Page 1)
Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System
Precise Flight Inc
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09/24/1997
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…
Unison Industires
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02/26/1988
STC SA7127SW-D
Installation of S-TEC System 65 two axis automatic flight guidance system, Model ST-386.
S-TEC Corporation
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08/20/1987
STC SA5175SW-D
S-TEC System 60 two axis automatic flight guidance system ST-078, with optional automatic electric trim. system.
S-TEC Corporation
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08/24/1983
STC SA3399SW-D
Mitchell automatic flight system AK902 consisting of Century III autopilot with optional radio coupler and glide slope coupler.
Century Flight Systems Inc
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08/23/1983
STC SA3419SW-D
Mitchell automatic flight system AK892 consisting of Century 31 autopilot.
Century Flight Systems Inc
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68B
13 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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ST-386#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0EDE7AB796E55E2186257553006E59B1.0001##
System 65 Two Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-079#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C365E639AFCF1B778625754E005BF1BE.0001##
System 60 Pitch Stabilization System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-077#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4AE9BE825953E5908625754E005BF171.0001##
System 60 Single Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-221#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/786D360C554308828625754E005BFBA6.0001##
System 40/50 Single and Two Axis Flight Guidance System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-160#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/58EF3FF7616017018625754E005BF442.0001##
Manual Electric Trim System
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
ST-585#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/065C1C888D7930D6862575540062C175.0001##
Autopilot
S-TEC Corporation replaces -
PMA holder → -
Century Flt. Syst. Model AK937#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/26D70139540DD6E18625752E00688BA6.0001##
Century 21 Autopilot
Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
Mitchell Model AK539/FD#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C2F799CE27D6C6B2862575280076EDD7.0001##
Century IV Autopilot or Century IV Flight Direct Autopilot
Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
Mitchell Model AK539 or AK539FD#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D80679A754AF25D7862575280076E918.0001##
Century IV Autopilot & Century IV Flight Director Autopilot
Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
Mitchell Model AK511#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/40C3146D7F6CFF23862575280076E82F.0001##
Century III
Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
Mitchell Model AK510#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/89B9B6E2DE1B1B07862575280076E811.0001##
Century IIB
Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
Mitchell Model AK426#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE5ED516BD6BE642862575280076E7BD.0001##
Century I
Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
Mitchell Model AK511#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD7B8DE67E6174C986257520006298AD.0001##
Century III
Century Flight Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for PARTENAVIA S.P.A. P68B
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 5 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.
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 →