Partenavia P68 Aircraft 1980s
10 used Partenavia P68 aircraft for sale 1980s · $132K – $350K · updated 1 hour ago
About the Partenavia P68
The Partenavia P.68 (continued today by Vulcanair) is a high-wing, fixed-gear piston twin built around practicality — twin-engine safety with the simplicity of fixed gear, excellent all-round visibility from the high wing and glazed cabin, and economical Lycoming IO-360 power. Variants include the P.68B/C, the turbocharged P.68C-TC and the glazed-nose Observer, serving touring, training, survey and observation roles.
Partenavia P68 Specifications
Model specThe Partenavia P68 is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 160 kt (296 km/h), a range of 1,103 nm (2,043 km).
10 Partenavia P68 For Sale
There are currently 10 used Partenavia P68 for sale, ranging from $132,697 to $350,580, with a median asking price of $168,694.
Compare Partenavia P68
See how the Partenavia P68 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Partenavia P68 Price & Cost
How much does a Partenavia P68 cost? Used P68 prices: $132K – $350K, average $205K (median $168K), across 4 priced of 10 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Partenavia P68
When buying a Partenavia P68, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Partenavia P68
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Partenavia P68 Inventory by Country
| United States | 4 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Italy | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
Partenavia P68 Inventory by State
| Florida | 2 |
Partenavia P68 by Price
| Under $200k | 4 |
| Under $300k | 6 |
| Under $500k | 8 |
Recently Sold Partenavia P68
| 2019 P.68C | $1,104,663 |
| 1979 P-68 B survey | $331,105 |
Partenavia P68 Safety Record
Across all P68 variants, 11 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1983–2021. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Bush Bay Beach, Co. Wexford, | Serious | — |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Bhopal, OF | Incident | — |
| Jan 07, 2011 | Cojedes, | Fatal (5) | — |
| May 01, 2006 | Kaunakakai, HI | Serious | the pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate and to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain during the initial… |
| Jun 03, 2001 | Gratwich, | Serious | — |
NTSB records 1983–2021. Includes all Partenavia P68 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.