# N605: 1984 Partenavia P 68 OBSERVER

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Partenavia P 68 OBSERVER](https://openairdocs.org/model/partenavia-p-68-observer) (registry code 6780103, 7 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A31EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A31EU) (Vulcanair S.p.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 321-15/OB
- Year built: 1984
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: August 22, 1994
- Certificate issued: October 30, 1998
- Expires: December 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A7D9D1
- Registered owner: [New York State Police](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20YORK%20STATE%20POLICE)
- Location: [Albany, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Albany)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 42.6793° N, 73.8099° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 12226, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=605
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 17 in force

### Matched by airframe (Partenavia P 68 OBSERVER)

- [AD 2022-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-10): Rudder Structure · Vulcanair P.68, P.68B, P.68C and 5 more. Effective Nov 28, 2022
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-15): Stabilizer Control System · Vulcanair P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68 Observer and 3 more. Effective Feb 15, 2022
- [AD 2014-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-10-01): Wings · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 4 more. Effective Jun 18, 2014
- [AD 2009-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-03): Wing spar · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 2 more. Effective Jan 4, 2010
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2002-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-08): Engine control system · Vulcanair AP68 TP Series 300 Spartacus, P 68, P 68 Observer and 5 more. Effective Nov 8, 2002
- [AD 2000-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-05): Nose Landing Gear Upper Strut · Vulcanair P 68 Observer, P68 Observer 2 and P68TC Observer. Effective Jan 5, 2001
- [AD 91-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-22-06): Placard Operating Limitations · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 3 more. Effective Nov 12, 1991
- [AD 91-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-11-14): Fuel and Janitrol System Lines · Vulcanair P 68 Observer, P 68C and P 68C-TC. Effective Jun 14, 1991
- [AD 89-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-03-03): Engine Mounting System · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 3 more. Effective Feb 16, 1989
- [AD 88-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-21-04): Stabilator Trim Tabs · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 3 more. Effective Oct 27, 1988
- [AD 88-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-13-08): Engine Mount · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 3 more. Effective Jul 13, 1988
- [AD 87-04-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-04-20): Aileron Control Cable · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 3 more. Effective Mar 16, 1987
- [AD 85-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-08-06): Aileron Control · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 2 more. Effective May 28, 1985
- [AD 83-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-15-04): Torque Support Brackets · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 2 more. Effective Aug 4, 1983
- [AD 83-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-12-04): Flap Bellcrank Attach Mountings · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 2 more. Effective Jun 23, 1983

### Matched by engine (Lycoming I0360 SER A&C)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2008-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-24-11) (historical): Safe Fatigue Limits (SFL) of the Wing Structure · Vulcanair AP68 TP Series 300 Spartacus, AP68TP 600 Viator, P 68 and 6 more. Effective Jan 2, 2009
- [AD 85-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-08-04) (historical): Wing Spars · Vulcanair P 68, P 68 Observer, P 68B and 4 more. Effective May 17, 1985

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N605.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N605.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 97ZZZX5185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5185), Dec 12, 1997: TIRE. DELAMINATED. RIGHT MAIN TIRE BLEW ON LANDING. PILOTS STATED LANDING WAS NORMAL. INSPECTION OF TIRE AND WHEEL ASSY REVEALED TUBE WAS RUPTURED BY TIRE INNER SIDEWALL DELAMINAT

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (117, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Partenavia P 68 OBSERVER)

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA03420AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03420AT): Propeller model MTV-12-B-C-F/CF183-59b propeller installed. MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC. Lists P68 Series
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09856AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09856AC): Installation of BendixKing Aerowave 100 In-flight Data Link System for non-essential, non-required aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipments. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King)
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA02666SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02666SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA01828SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01828SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) EDM-960 Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc

All 117: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N605

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N605 before.

- [Cancelled 1980-03-31](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N605-1980-03-31): Bell 47G-4A, S/N 7635. Exported to Germany. Owner: [Ramapo Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMAPO%20HELICOPTER%20INC), [Spring Valley, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Spring%20Valley)

## Related

- Other Partenavia P 68 OBSERVER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/partenavia-p-68-observer/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c.md

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