Partenavia P68B - Any Good?
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Partenavia P68B - Any Good?
Comments on the above - Good, bad or indifferent would be welcome.
Also any links to performance specs etc, would also be interesting.
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Also any links to performance specs etc, would also be interesting.
Thanks
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As for the maintenance bit, it is somewhat "Micky Mouse" but it is still a simple construction and unlikely to cost as much as a Seneca with retractable gear. One 1975 PB-68 with 12.380 hrs is on the market for sligthly less than its new price.
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Dunno what P68B erikv has flown, but they cruise at about 160 kt., or can stay airborne for 8 hours, and have no problem taking 4 pax, their luggage, IFR-reserves & then some and tug it all 500 NM down the road.
Now show me a 172 that does that...
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Sorry, it was a C-model I've flown. Don't know the differences when compared to a B-model.
MTOW 4100 lbs, approx 3000 empty.
With a pilot and 4 pax, that leaves very little fuel to carry. With 2 up front, some ballast in the back (a must if I remember well) we could fill the tanks about 3/4 before reaching MTOW.
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MTOW 4100 lbs, approx 3000 empty.
With a pilot and 4 pax, that leaves very little fuel to carry. With 2 up front, some ballast in the back (a must if I remember well) we could fill the tanks about 3/4 before reaching MTOW.
Erik.
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