# Partenavia P.68C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 6780105 - Manufacturer (registry): PARTENAVIA SPA - Model: P.68C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 7 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A31EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A31EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Vulcanair S.p.A. - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/partenavia-p-68c Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 2007-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-09-08): Quick release pin · Vulcanair P 68C, P68 Observer 2 and P68TC Observer. Effective Jun 4, 2007 - [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 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 87-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-12): Leading Edge Wing Ribs · Vulcanair P 68, P 68B, P 68C and 1 more. Effective Jun 1, 1987 - [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 85-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-07): Autopilot Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 172L, 172P and 37 more. Effective Jan 27, 1986 - [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 83-07-22 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-07-22-R1): Flap Selector Switch Replacement · Vulcanair P 68B, P 68C and P 68C-TC. Effective Aug 9, 1983 - [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 - [AD 83-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-07-17): Fuel Selector Control · Vulcanair P 68B and P 68C. Effective Apr 14, 1983 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) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 ## Registered aircraft (20) - [N14XT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14XT): [Mccole Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOLE%20KEVIN), [Brookline, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Brookline), built 1986, S/N 361 - [N291CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N291CJ): [Arndt Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNDT%20SCOTT), [Pearland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pearland), built 1983, S/N 291 - [N300LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300LF): [Aspen Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASPEN%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Oxnard, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oxnard), S/N 295 - [N3927U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3927U): [Fresh Air Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRESH%20AIR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Charlevoix, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Charlevoix), built 1983, S/N 282 - [N420KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N420KW): [Cleghorn Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEGHORN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Key West, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20West), built 1983, S/N 294 - [N468C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N468C): [Born John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORN%20JOHN), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 1980, S/N 213 - [N480NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480NR): [Ohio Division Of Wildlife](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20DIVISION%20OF%20WILDLIFE), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1986, S/N 345 - [N483FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N483FW): [Neel Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEEL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1983, S/N 271 - [N490NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N490NR): [Ohio Department Of Natural Resources](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHIO%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20NATURAL%20RESOURCES), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1982, S/N 281 - [N4958K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4958K): [Pilot Corp Of The Palm Beaches DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PILOT%20CORP%20OF%20THE%20PALM%20BEACHES%20DBA), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1983, S/N 269 - [N564BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N564BC): [Bravo Charlie Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20CHARLIE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1984, S/N 299, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported - [N6307M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6307M): [N6307m LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N6307M%20LLC), [Terra Ceia, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Terra%20Ceia), built 1985, S/N 306 - [N683KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N683KW): [Owyhee Air Research LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWYHEE%20AIR%20RESEARCH%20LLC), [New Braunfels, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Braunfels), built 1983, S/N 305 - [N684KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N684KW): [Four Kilo Whiskey LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUR%20KILO%20WHISKEY%20LLC), [Key West, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20West), built 1991, S/N 387 - [N69HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69HA): [North County Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20COUNTY%20FLYING%20LLC), [North Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Palm%20Beach), built 1990, S/N 373 - [N73N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73N): [73n Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/73N%20AVIATION%20LLC), [North Miami Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Miami%20Beach), S/N 230 - [N75NL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75NL): [Fresh Air Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRESH%20AIR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Charlevoix, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Charlevoix), S/N 312 - [N881BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N881BA): [Barr Air Patrol LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARR%20AIR%20PATROL%20LLC), [Mesquite, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mesquite), built 1983, S/N 274 - [N88N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88N): [Aspen Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASPEN%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Oxnard, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oxnard), S/N 352-37/TC - [N90UB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90UB): [S-T Manufacturing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S-T%20MANUFACTURING%20INC), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 1984, S/N 302 ## NTSB investigations (6) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA09FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA039), Nov 7, 2008: Partenavia P.68C (N681KW), Gainesville, FL, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system (ILS) approach. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate the ILS approach with… - [NTSB MIA07FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA042), Jan 15, 2007: Partenavia P 68C (N90KB), Adjuntas, PR, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons during a normal descent under instrument meteorological and dark night conditions. - [NTSB MIA88FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA260), Aug 19, 1988: Partenavia P-68C (N39272), Duncan Town, Bahamas, destroyed, 6 fatal - [NTSB FTW87FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA213), Sep 11, 1987: Partenavia P68C (N1352W), New Orleans, LA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW85LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA198), Apr 25, 1985: Partenavia P68C (N76L), Tilden, TX, destroyed - [NTSB FTW83FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA424), Sep 11, 1983: Partenavia P68C (N29561), Plainview, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (8) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20231005010489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231005010489I), Oct 5, 2023: Partenavia Spa P.68C (N3927U), St. Ignace, MI, Minor damage. On October 5th, 2023 at approximately 1650 local time [privacy data omitted]a [privacy data omitted] P68C operated by a 14 CFR part 135 operator lost its left… - [Accident 20081107856859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081107856859A), Nov 7, 2008: Parten P68C (N681KW), Gainesville, FL, Destroyed, 3 fatal. (-23) On approximately 03:45 am while on approach to runway 29 at Gainesville municipal airport, a partenavia P68C, registration number N681KW, owned and… - [Accident 20070115002229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070115002229A), Jan 15, 2007: Parten P68C (N90KB), Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On January 15, 2007, about 0415 atlantic standard time, a partenavia p 68C, 90KB, registered to and operated by a private individual, collided with trees… - [Incident 19920306011189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920306011189I), Mar 6, 1992: Parten P68C (N73N), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Pilot being directed through construction area. Struck a slot in taxiway. Nose gear bent. Continued to hangar. - [Accident 19880819070809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880819070809A), Aug 19, 1988: Parten P68C (N39272), Duncan Town, Bahamas, Destroyed, 6 fatal. Left wing and engine seperated in flight. Cause was overload. Thunderstorms in area. Crashed into ocean and sank. - [Accident 19870911051629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870911051629A), Sep 11, 1987: Parten P68C (N1352W), New Orleans, LA, Destroyed. Landed in calm water short of runway. Cartwheeled.sank. Pilot failed to use VASI.runway lights reflected on water. - [Accident 19850424015329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850424015329A), Apr 24, 1985: Parten P68CTC (N76L), Tilden, TX, Destroyed. Impacted flat terrain, fence and trees collapsing gear. Heavy flight scheduled and eating habits effected sensorium - [Accident 19830911047799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830911047799A), Sep 11, 1983: Parten P68C (N29561), Plainview, TX, Destroyed. Pilot overstressed aircraft and wings separated just outboard of engine nacelles during aerobatic maneuver. ## Service difficulty reports (37) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000040), Dec 2, 2025: IGNITION LEAD. OPEN. DURING ENGINE RUN UP PRE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE MAG DROP ON RT ENGINE LT MAG. CHECKED PLUGS AND MAG TIMING NO ISSUES NOTED. INSPECTED IGNITIO - [SDR 2023FA0000630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000630), Oct 20, 2023: BOLT. FAILED. MAIN LANDING GEAR LEAF SPRING INNER ATTACH BOLT P/N NAS1106-24 ON LH SIDE OF AIRCRAFT, FAILED MID SHANK ABOVE THE THREADS, 50HR AFTER INSTALLED DURING REPETITIV - [SDR JRUR202003120008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR202003120008), Mar 12, 2020: MAGNETO. UNSERVICEABLE. SLICK BY CHAMPION SB2-19A MANDATORY INSPECTION OF IMPULSE COUPLING. THE SB HAS YOU INSPECT THE IMPULSE COUPLING PER THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. IF ANY MOVEMENT IS F - [SDR JRUR202003120007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR202003120007), Mar 12, 2020: MAGNETO. UNSERVICEABLE. SLICK BY CHAMPION SB2-19A MANDATORY INSPECTION OF IMPULSE COUPLING. THE SB HAS YOU INSPECT THE IMPULSE COUPLING PER THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. IF ANY MOVEMENT IS F - [SDR JRUR202003120006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR202003120006), Mar 12, 2020: MAGNETO. UNSERVICEABLE. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SLICK BY CHAMPION SB2-19A MANDATORY INSPECTION OF IMPULSE COUPLING. THE SB HAS YOU INSPECT THE IMPULSE COUPLING PER THE MAINTENANCE MAN - [SDR 2019FA0000099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000099), Mar 28, 2019: STARTER. WORN. MOTOR IS LOOSE ON STARTER OF RIGHT ENGINE. STARTER REMOVED FROM ENGINE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THIS IS HIGH TORQUE STARTER, THEY HAVE TWO BOLTS JOINING THE TW - [SDR JRUR2016020100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRUR2016020100001), Nov 25, 2015: BRACKET. CORRODED. ON 11/25/2015 AS THE LANDING GEAR FAIRINGS WERE BEING REINSTALLED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FORWARD RT ATTACHMENT BRACKET HAD POSSIBLE CORROSION. UPON FURTHER IN - [SDR 2014FA0000634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000634), Oct 15, 2014: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 4,000 FT, HEARD AND FELT A SUDDEN VIBRATION. LOOKED TO THE LT ENGINE AND SAW THAT IT WAS VIBRATING MORE THAN NORMAL, AND TH - [SDR 9FHA2014FA0000336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9FHA2014FA0000336), May 26, 2014: TUBE. SPLIT. LEFT MAIN TIRE WENT FLAT UPON TAXIING IN FROM LANDING. TIRE AND INNER TUBE REPLACED WITH NEW. TIRE WAS A 7.00 X 6, 8PR. INNER TUBE TR20, S02602. TIRE AND TUBE T - [SDR 2013FA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000629), Nov 7, 2013: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE CRANKCASE AT THE LOWER FORWARD CYLINDER BASE STUD OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES. STARTS FROM THE BOTTOM OF STUD - [SDR ECEA2013F00043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ECEA2013F00043), Feb 8, 2013: ENGINE. OVERSPEED. AFTER TAKEOFF, ACFT RT ENGINE ACCELERATED TO APPROX 4500 RPM PILOT TRIED TO REDUCE THE POWER AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO GET IT DOWN TO 2900 RPM. FEATHERED THE ENGINE - [SDR YNQA20130314001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YNQA20130314001), Feb 7, 2013: FRAME. CRACKED. DURING 100 HR INSPECTION FOUND FATIGUE CRACKS ON FRAME MEMBERS OF FUSELAGE SECTION NR 8 AT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD TRUSS MOUNTING BRACKET ON BOTH LEFT AND RIG - [SDR 2012FA0000485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000485), Jul 16, 2012: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH MANDATORY SB 75, R3, "FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES", ONE OF THE 2 FWD STABILATOR CABLES WAS FOUND FRAYED. THE FRAYED CABLE WAS FOUND ONLY BY SLACK - [SDR 2007FA0000065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000065), Jan 3, 2007: ACTUATOR. SEIZED. (REF NR: PT202781) AIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR SEIZED IN FULL NOSE UP POSITION. ACTUATOR IS DRIVEN BY TRIM CABLE LOOPED OVER ACTUATOR PULLEY WITH - [SDR 2005FA0001301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001301), Sep 9, 2005: LIFTER. BROKEN. UPON COMPLYING WITH SB, VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION, FOUND LIFTER BODY PN 72877 BROKEN. VALVE GUIDE REVEALED NO SIGNS OF STICKING. (K) - [SDR 2005FA0001300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001300), Sep 9, 2005: VALVE GUIDE. STUCK. DURING LANDING, RT POSITION ENGINE EXPERIENCED ROUGHNESS. FOUND CYLINDER NR 2 EXHAUST VALVE STUCK. VALVE GUIDE INSPECTIONS ARE DUE AT 1000 HOURS. ENGINE ONLY HA - [SDR IGAA097294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IGAA097294), Sep 16, 2004: STARTER. STUCK. STARTER WILL NOT DISENGAE FROM FLYWHEEL. SAME MALFUNCTION AS MFG SB 559, BUT SB 559 DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS PN. - [SDR CA020510018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020510018), May 2, 2002: MAGNETO. WEAK. (CAN) ENGINE HARD TO START WHEN HOT. - [SDR CA001006005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001006005), Sep 7, 2000: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) ENGINE SHUT DOWN NORMAL WENT TO RESTART, NO SPARK LEFT MAGNETO PROBLEM INTERNAL GROUNDING. (X) - [SDR 20000914SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000914SH010), Jul 19, 2000: PUMP. FAILED. 53 MINTUES AFTER TAKEOFF, AT A FLIGHT ALTITUDE 1,500 MSL, 5 MILES WEST OF EVERETT, WA, LEFT ENGINE QUIT. RESTARTED WITH AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP AND LANDED. REPLACED - [SDR CA000809002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000809002), Jul 16, 2000: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) SHUT DOWN ENGINE, NO PROBLEM, WENT TO RESTART. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT MAGS DEAD. NO SPARK POSSIBLY DUE TO INTERNAL GROUNDING. (X) - [SDR CA000803005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000803005), Jul 7, 2000: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (CAN)ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING, POSSIBLY DUE TO INTERNAL PROBLEMS. - [SDR CA991112034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991112034), Oct 27, 1999: PISTON RING. FAILED. (CAN) RIGHT ENGINE PISTON RING FAILED. - [SDR CA990804041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990804041), Jul 22, 1999: CYLINDER. BROKEN. (CAN) NR 4 CYLINDER COMPRESSION RING BROKEN. - [SDR CA990115028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990115028), Dec 23, 1998: RING. BROKEN. (CAN) NR 3 CYLINDER REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN RING. - [SDR CA990115027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990115027), Dec 20, 1998: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) STABILIZER TRIM TAB CABLE FOUND FRAYED AROUND THE PULLEYS AT STA. 4 - [SDR CA981216030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981216030), Nov 30, 1998: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN, WOULD NOT RESTART. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE LEFT HAND MAGNETO DEAD. - [SDR CA980930023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980930023), Sep 21, 1998: MAGNETO. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) LEFT HAND MAGNETO HAD ERRATIC MAG DROP. - [SDR CA980930022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980930022), Sep 21, 1998: DRY AIR PUMP. DAMAGED. (CAN) END SHEARED ON DRY AIR PUMP. - [SDR CA980908045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980908045), Aug 25, 1998: VALVE. CRACKED. (CAN) INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS AROUND THE INTAKE HOLE ON ENGINE AIR BOX VALVE ASSEMBLY. - [SDR AU980328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980328), Mar 26, 1998: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) STABILATOR TORQUE TUBE CORRODED. INSPECTION FOUND RUST ON BOTH THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES. - [SDR AU980327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980327), Mar 26, 1998: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) LT AND RT WING SPARS P/N 68-1.4001 AND P/N 68-1.4002 CONTAINED INTERGRANULAR AND EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN THE WEBS LOCATED BEHIND THE ENGINE FIREWALLS. - [SDR 98ZZZX1109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1109), Mar 5, 1998: STUD. FAILED. DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NR 2 CYLINDER BASE STUD FOUND BROKEN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ENGINE TOTAL TIME. - [SDR CA971027009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971027009), Oct 6, 1997: CYLINDER. SCORED. (CAN) NR2 CYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION AND THE PISTON SIDE SCORED. - [SDR CA970210008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970210008), Nov 12, 1996: MAGNETO. FAULTY. (CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON NEXT START BOTH THE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND MAGNETOS WERE DEAD, NO SPARK. - [SDR CA961203019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961203019), Nov 12, 1996: MAGNETO. FAILED. (CAN) ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON NEXT START BOTH THE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND MAGNETOS WERE DEAD, NO SPARK. - [SDR AU960933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960933), May 3, 1996: VALVE. BROKEN. (AUS) ENGINE NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE BROKEN - DAMAGE TO PISTON AND CYLINDER BORE - SUSPECT CAUSED BY OPERATING ENGINE AT CONTINUOUS HIGH TEMPERATURES WITH LE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (143, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [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 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 SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). 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 SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [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 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 SA1791CE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1791CE-D): Install KAP 100 single axis, KAP 150 two axis, or KFC 150 two axis flight control system with optional KAP 297B vertical speed and altitude selector. Honeywell International Inc - [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 SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [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 SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc All 143: https://openairdocs.org/model/partenavia-p-68c/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Vulcanair P68C](https://openairdocs.org/model/vulcanair-p68c): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 6780126 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.