# N278QS: 2025 Embraer S A EMB-545 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Embraer S A EMB-545](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-s-a-emb-545) (registry code 3260418, 11 seats) - Engine: [Honeywell AS907-3-1E](https://openairdocs.org/engine/honeywell-as907-3-1e) (registry code 33402) - Data sheets: [TCDS TC00062IB](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC00062IB) (Embraer S.A.), [TCDS E00010LA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00010LA) (Honeywell Aerospace US LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 55010181 - Year built: 2025 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: November 18, 2025 - Certificate issued: November 28, 2025 - Expires: November 30, 2032 - Mode S code: A2C5A3 - Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=278QS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N278QS 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): 13 in force ### Matched by airframe (Embraer S A EMB-545) - [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026 - [AD 2026-08-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-52): Flight controls · Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550. Effective May 26, 2026 - [AD 2025-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-13-02): Doors · Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550. Effective Aug 5, 2025 - [AD 2024-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-23-07): Landing gear · Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550. Effective Nov 20, 2024 - [AD 2024-16-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-16): Windows · Embraer EMB-550 and EMB-545. Effective Oct 30, 2024 - [AD 2024-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-15-13): Windows · Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550. Effective Oct 23, 2024 - [AD 2024-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-05-13): Auto Flight · Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550. Effective Apr 10, 2024 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-19-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-19-14): Equipment/furnishings · Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550. Effective Apr 14, 2023 - [AD 2022-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-08): Flight Controls · Embraer EMB-545. Effective Dec 22, 2022 - [AD 2020-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-07): Windows · Embraer EMB-545 and EMB-550. Effective Jan 21, 2021 - [AD 2017-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-22-14): Navigation · Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300), BD-500-1A10, BD-500-1A11 and 13 more. Effective Dec 20, 2017 ### Matched by engine (Honeywell AS907-3-1E) - [AD 2018-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-04-13): Engine Controls Section · Honeywell International AS907-1-1A, AS907-2-1A, AS907-2-1G and 1 more. Effective Apr 12, 2018 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N278QS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N278QS. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## Service difficulty reports on N278QS not matched to an aircraft (4) They name N278QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR DXTA2009082403765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009082403765), Aug 23, 2009: PRESSURE SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. FUEL-1 LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN FLIGHT CLIMB/CRUISE/DESCENT. LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER XBP OPEN AND LT BOOST PUMP TURNED OFF. REMOVED LT FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH AND INSTA - [SDR DXTA200702288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702288), Jun 23, 2007: FLAP SYSTEM. INOPERATIVE. FLAPS DID NOT EXTEND WHEN COMMANDED. TRIED 10, 20, AND 40 DEGREES AND THE FLAPS NEVER MOVED. THE SLATS EXTENDED NORMALLY. [07-12-07] PERFORMED FUNCTION TEST OF - [SDR DXTA200601444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601444), Jun 16, 2006: FUEL FILTER. UNKNOWN. TAXIING IN, RT ENG SHUTDOWN & RECEIVED FOLLOWING EIED MESSAGE -F2B T2 RANGE FAULT-. DOWNLOADED FADEC'S & SENT TO MCC. PERFORMED 2 STARTS ON NR 2 ENG, BOTH START - [SDR DXTA200601347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601347), Apr 17, 2006: TRANSMITTER. INOPERATIVE. AFTER T/O W/FLAPS AT 20 DEGREES AT 400 FT AGL FLAP HANDLE PLACED IN UP POS THE FLAP ASYM + GONG CAME ON AND THE SLATS DID NOT RETRACT. INSTALLED A REPAIRED FLAP ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (15) 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 (Embraer S A EMB-545) - [STC ST04764NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04764NY): True Blue Power TS56 Emergency Battery Power Supply Replacement. Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc - [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST11982CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11982CH): Installation of SpaceX Starlink Aviation System i. Nextant Aerospace - [STC ST04560AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04560AT): Replacement of the existing Honeywell HTF7000 engine upper and lower thrust reverser door assemblies with Quiet Technology Aerospace modified upper and lower thrust reverser door assemblies. Quiet Technology Aerospace - [STC ST02534SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02534SE): Installation and maintenance of a Crane Aerospace & Electronics Tire Pressure Sensor Assembly. ELDEC Corporation - [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST11934IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11934IB): Installation of Gogo AVANCE L5/LX5 System. Sky Service F.B.O Inc - [STC ST11863CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11863CH): Installation of Gogo Dual Directional Antennas. Premier Air Center LLC. d/b/a West Star Aviation - [STC ST00079IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00079IB): Integration of Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher HAFEX. UMLAUT ENGINEERING GMBH - [STC ST04665CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04665CH): Installation of a Galley 115VAC/60Hz inverter and USB Charging Ports in accordance with Premier Air Center Master Data List Document No. A23377L-755, Revision C, dated June 7, 2024, or later FAA approved revision. PREMIER AIR CENTER LLC dba WEST STAR AVIATION - [STC ST04650CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04650CH): Installation of a Gogo Avance L5 Broadband System. PREMIER AIR CENTER LLC, d/b/a WEST STAR AVIATION - [STC ST04575AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04575AT): Installation of the Rockwell Collins ALT-1000+/ -4000+ with 5G Filtering. Chippewa Aerospace Inc - [STC ST00098IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00098IB): Introduction of ADS-B Out. STC Twenty One Limited - [STC ST04464AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04464AT): Replacement of the inner aluminum barrel of the engine inlet cowl. Quiet Technology Aerospace - [STC ST03776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03776NY): Modification to upgrade existing Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-920, TTR-921, and TTR-4000) at VERSION 7.0 to Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-921, TTR-4000, and TTR-4100) at VERSION 7.1 (ACAS II). Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS ## Related - Other Embraer S A EMB-545 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-s-a-emb-545/aircraft.md - The Honeywell AS907-3-1E engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/honeywell-as907-3-1e.md --- 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.