1980 Partenavia P68 Observer 2 for sale

1980 Partenavia P68 Observer 2

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$150,000
Location Almaty
Engine SMOH 737 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 199
Reg # UPPA002
Cruise 160 kts (296 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Bendix King KMA24 Audio Panel / Marker Beacon Bendix King KX155 NAV-COM King KCS55 Slaved HSI Bendix King KR87 ADF with RMI Bendix King KN62 DME Full Co-Pilot Instrument Panel with: Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Directional Gyro Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator Heated Pitot and Static Port Strobe Lights Landing and Taxi Lights

Description

Partenavia P68B 1980 YoM. Fresh ARC dtd December 2025 Airplane time state: Aircraft serial number: 199 AFTT: 7708 Hrs Engines: Lycoming IO-360-A1B6, both overhauled by Lycoming in Jan 2023, installed in March 2023. LH engine: sn: L-29805-51E TSOH: 737 hrs RH engine: sn: L-37787-51E TSOH: 737 hrs Propellers: Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CUF LH propeller: sn: AU4044E TSOH: 1984 RH propeller: sn: AU2609E TSOH: 1687

Engine

2 Engines, Piston

Propeller

Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CUF

Interior

8/10

Exterior

8/10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Partenavia P68 Observer 2

This 1980 Partenavia P68 Observer 2 (UPPA002) is a 6-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 2 P68 Observer 2 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,952 to $150,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $150,000.

The P68 Observer 2 cruises at 160 kts (296 km/h) with a range of 1,103 nm (2,043 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 19,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 18 GPH (68 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $112/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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Partenavia P68 Observer 2 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
160 kts (296 km/h)
Range
1,103 nm (2,043 km)
Ceiling
19,000 ft (5,791 m)
Max Weight
4,594 lbs (2,084 kg)
Useful Load
1,700 lbs (771 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Burn
18 GPH (68 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PARTENAVIA P68

Fuel Burn
18.0 GPH
~$117/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PARTENAVIA P68. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (UPPA002) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Almaty

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for UPPA002.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (UPPA002). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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