# N311QS: Embraer Executive EMB-505

- Status: Valid registration (dealer)
- Airframe: [Embraer Executive EMB-505](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-executive-emb-505) (registry code 3260390, 8 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A60CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A60CE) (Embraer S.A.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 50500982
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Mode S code: A34BF7
- Registered owner: [Embraer Executive Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMBRAER%20EXECUTIVE%20AIRCRAFT%20INC)
- Location: [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne)
- Owner type: Non-citizen corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 28.1455° N, 80.6500° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32935, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=311QS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311QS

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): 12 in force

### Matched by airframe (Embraer Executive EMB-505)

- [AD 2026-10-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-18): Flight Control System · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Jul 6, 2026
- [AD 2026-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-03-05): Autopilot Main Servo · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Mar 31, 2026
- [AD 2024-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-22-06): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Jan 2, 2025
- [AD 2024-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-17-09): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Nov 12, 2024
- [AD 2023-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-21-04): Indicating/recording system · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Dec 11, 2023
- [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 2022-05-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-12): Elevator Structure, Rudder Structure, Ailerons · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Apr 13, 2022
- [AD 2021-24-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-21): Operations · Embraer EMB-500 and EMB-505. Effective Jan 25, 2022
- [AD 2018-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-10): Flight Controls · Embraer EMB-500 and EMB-505. Effective May 15, 2018
- [AD 2016-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-22-02): Equipment/Furnishing · Embraer EMB-500 and EMB-505. Effective Dec 1, 2016
- [AD 2014-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-19-01): Landing Gear · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Oct 22, 2014
- [AD 2012-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-13-04): Flight Controls · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-505. Effective Aug 6, 2012

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2023-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-22-11) (historical): Autopilot Main Servo · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Dec 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-21-06) (historical): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Dec 11, 2023
- [AD 2020-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-12-08) (historical): Elevator Structure; Rudder Structure; Ailerons · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Jul 1, 2020
- [AD 2013-22-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-20) (historical): Landing Gear · Embraer EMB-505. Effective Nov 8, 2013
- [AD 2011-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-20-01) (historical): Flight Controls · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-505. Effective Oct 31, 2011

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB CE-16-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-23): Navigation; Degraded Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) Performance When Operating in Areas of Unreliable or Unavailable Global Positioning System (GPS) Signal. Issued Sep 7, 2016
- [SAIB CE-10-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-46): Navigation; Embraer EMB-505 Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) Instructions in Airplane Flight Manual. Issued Aug 16, 2010

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N311QS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N311QS.

## Reports on N311QS not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N311QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19991215038609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991215038609I), Dec 15, 1999: Gulstm 560 (N311QS), Kenosha, WI, Minor damage. While landing on runway 6L after reduction pilot felt the right wing drop. Pilot attempted to correct with aileron. Aircraft landed hard. Post landing…

## 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 N311QS not matched to an aircraft (16)

They name N311QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR DXTA200702173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702173), May 3, 2007: ANTI-SKID SYS. CONTAMINATED. FIRST OFFICER BRAKE PEDALS HAD NO PRESSURE CAPTAIN BRAKE PEDALS SEEMED TO HAVE NORMAL PRESSURE. PERFORMED ANTI-SKID BRAKE BLEED, BRAKE PEDALS CHECKED GOOD AFTER
- [SDR DXTA200702063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702063), Apr 1, 2007: VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER TAKEOFF, NOTICED GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT WITH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ON ANNUNCIATOR. RAN CHECK LIST. WHEN GEAR CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKER PULLED LT MAIN FELL WITH GREE
- [SDR DXTA200702036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702036), Mar 18, 2007: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. UPON DEPARTURE AND GEAR RETRACTION THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND HYD PRESS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WITH ACCELERATION NOISE INCREASED ABNORMALLY, AS IF ONE
- [SDR DXTA200702022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702022), Mar 14, 2007: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. AFTER TAKEOFF THE GEAR UNLOCKED LIGHT AND THE HYDRAULIC PRESS ON LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER RETRACTING THE LANDING GEAR. REMOVED & REPLACED LT UPLOCK ACTU
- [SDR DXTA200702015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702015), Mar 12, 2007: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. AFTER TAKEOFF THE GEAR UNLOCKED LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS CYCLED TWICE WITH NORMAL INDICATIONS. INSPECTED GEAR & C/W GEAR SWINGS, 
- [SDR DXTA200601754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601754), Nov 26, 2006: HOOK. MALFUNCTIONED. ON CLIMBOUT, AFTER GEAR AND FLAP RETRACTION, THE (HYD PRESS ON) AND RED (GEAR UNLOCKED) LIGHTS REMAINED ON. PERFORMED PROCEDURE K-2 IN EMEG/ABNORMAL PROCEDURE A
- [SDR DXTA200601580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601580), Aug 27, 2006: HOSE. KINKED. STANDBY AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILED TO DISPLAY AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, FOUND AIRSPEED FLEXIBLE HOSE KINKED ON THE STANDBY AIRSPEED/ALTIMETER. ROUTED HOSE IN
- [SDR DXTA200601513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601513), Jul 20, 2006: PRESSURE SWITCH. INOPERATIVE. MASTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING T/O (AT APPROX 80-90 KIAS), THE RT OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND EXTINGUISHED WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED TO IDLE. RAN A
- [SDR DXTA200601361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601361), Apr 24, 2006: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER TAKEOFF GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. ATC REPORTED THAT OUR TRANSPONDER DID NOT APPEAR ON (IT WAS SELECTED TO ALT). AFTRE CLIMBING THROUGH 2000 FT A LOUD CLUNK 
- [SDR DXTA200601355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601355), Apr 22, 2006: INDICATION SYS. WARNING LIGHT. ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE RT FUEL LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED OR HYD FLOW LOW LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED SATISFACTORY POWER RUNS. OPERATED THRUST REVERSERS, F
- [SDR DXTA200601187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601187), Jan 9, 2006: CONTROL HANDLE. INOPERATIVE. LANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT MOVE TO ALLOW GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. ITEM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR DXTA200501168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200501168), Dec 21, 2005: RELAY. INOPERATIVE. ON TAXI INTO FBO, PARTIAL BRAKE PRESSURE LOST WITH PWR BRAKE LOW PRESSURE AND ANTI SKID INOP ANNUCIATOR LIGHTS ON. TRIED TURNING ANTI-SKID OFF, AND ALL BRAKE PR
- [SDR DXTA200501150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200501150), Dec 17, 2005: LINE. UNKNOWN. R-SIDE R-BRAKE PEDAL GOES FLAT TO THE FLOOR. BLED BRAKES IAW CE560 MM CHP 32-42-00, OPS AND LEAK CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR DXTA200500566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500566), Jan 30, 2005: BRAKE ASSY. MALFUNCTIONED. THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BRAKE PEDALS NEED TO BE DEPRESSED FULLY AND THEN PUMPED TO RECEIVE ADEQUATE BRAKING ACTION. ON THE LAST LANDING, BRAKE PEDALS WERE PUSHED TO
- [SDR DXTA200300204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200300204), Dec 16, 2003: BRAKE ASSY. FAILED. LEFT BRAKE APPEARS TO GRAB LEFT WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKE APPLICATION, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCK. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND LEFT SIDE BRAKE FAULTY, REPLACED LT BRAKE 
- [SDR DXTA200300133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200300133), Oct 2, 2003: LANDING GEAR. STUCK. ON TAKE OFF FROM EWR GEAR WAS STUCK IN DOWN POSITION ACCOMPLISHED AIR TURN BACK TO EWR. ITEM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (47)

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 Executive EMB-505)

- [STC SA12141IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12141IB): GOGO HDX antenna systems integration. FTI ENGINEERING NETWORK GmbH
- [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04761NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04761NY): True Blue TS56 Emergency Battery Power Supply Replacement. Mid-Continent Instrument Co. Inc
- [STC SA12286AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12286AT): Installation of a LEO Connectivity System. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center, USA, Inc
- [STC SA12143CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12143CH): Installation of SpaceX Starlink Aviation System. Nextant Aerospace
- [STC SA11158SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11158SC): Demonstration of aircraft tolerance to potential electromagnetic interference from certain Transmitting Potable Electronic Devices (T-PEDS). Liberty Partners Inc
- [STC SA02779SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02779SE): Installation of Gogo AVANCE L3 Inflight Connectivity System. AeroMech Incorporated
- [STC SA12140IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12140IB): Mechanical provisions for the installation of a GOGO HDX antenna. FTI ENGINEERING NETWORK GmbH
- [STC SA09887AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09887AC): Installation of an Avionica MK-III mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) and optional 4G or LTE Avionica Cellular Module (avCM. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA03316CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03316CH): Activation of an 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi System. Elliott Aviation Technical Products Development Inc
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA09942AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09942AC): Installation of Schatz Bearing Corporation, Radial Bearing P/N’s : KP60BHT-H-OPG and KP64BHT-H-OPG. AV8 PMA LLC
- [STC SA00087IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00087IB): Medical reconfiguration of the EMB-505. UMLAUT ENGINEERING GMBH
- [STC SA00076IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00076IB): Installation of Photo luminescent Safety Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC SA04552AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04552AT): Installation of cargo compartment floor covering. Embraer Engineering and Technology Center, USA, Inc
- [STC SA04548AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04548AT): Installation of an Avionica, LLC Quick Access Recorder/Data Concentrator model avRDC MAX (QAR) P/N 804-1250-32 and optional Avionica, LLC Cellular Module LTE (avCM LTE) P/N 650-0100-05. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA00038IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00038IB): Replacement of the Passenger Seat Cushion Covers and Foams on the Embraer S.A. EMB-505. Waypoint Aerotec Limited
- [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 SA01727WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01727WI): Interior Alteration for Installation of a Coffee Maker and Modification of No Smoking Signs. Netjets Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04514NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04514NY): Single/Dual Transponder System ADS-B Upgrade. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC SA04463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04463AT): Installation of a Gogo Business Aviation Avance L5 Air To Ground (ATG) In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) System. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA03010CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03010CE): Installation of a Lacobucci HF Electronics Nespresso Machine PIN HFE96-28T-10 and/or Monogram System -TIA Division Wavejet Microwave Oven PIN 400-1860-01. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA04397NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04397NY): Installation of Satcom system. 328 Support Services GmbH
- [STC SA03003CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03003CE): Installation of an Aviator 200 Satcom System. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA03005CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03005CE): Installation of an Aviator 200 Satcom System. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA03001CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03001CE): Installation of Honeywell High Frequency (HF) Communication System, model KHF1050HF, and AvTec Selective Calling (SELCAL), model CSD-714. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA03006CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03006CE): Installation of a Medical Evacuation Configuration (Medevac). Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC ST04340NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04340NY): Installation of TCAS 7.1 (ACAS II) upgrade of Prior Existing TCAS 7.0. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC SA00959DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00959DE): Installation of Concorde valve regulated Lead-Acid batteries in replacement of aircraft main batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA00901DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00901DE): Installation of up to Two Exxternally Mounted Gimbal Systems. Straight Flight Inc
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA03004CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03004CE): In accordance with Part 23 regulations specified in the current certification basis of Type Certificate Number A60CE, installation of pilot's new, extended seat tracks. Embraer S.A
- [STC SA03956AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03956AT): Installation of Aircell ATG-4000 High Speed Internet System (AHSI) and Aircell Axxess II Iridium Satcom or Aircell Aviator 200 SBB Satcom, Aircell ATG 5000 High Speed Internet System (AHSI) all with Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Nextant Aerospace
- [STC SA03973NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03973NY): Replacement of existing TCAS 7.0 by TCAS 7.1. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC SA03764NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03764NY): Installation of the Low Gain Satcom Antenna. Roeder Praezision GMBH
- [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
- [STC SA04278AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04278AT): Installation of a cabin In-Flight Entertainment & Passenger Audio System. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA04145CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04145CH): Installation of a cosmetic threshold in the aft baggage compartment to protect interior coverings/materials from loading and removal of baggage. Elliott Aviation Technical Products Development, Inc
- [STC SA04260AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04260AT): Installation of an 802.11 Wireless Internet System. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA04243AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04243AT): Installation of AFT Lavatory Coat Hanger Support. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- [STC SA03352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03352CH): Activation of an 802.11 a/b/g and n Wi-Fi System. Elliott Aviation Technical Products Development, Inc
- [STC SA01789WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01789WI): Quasar II Cabin Lighting with eConnect and Noise Mitigation. Duncan Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01760WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01760WI): Installation of an Aircell Universal Cabin System (UCS) 5000 with Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Duncan Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01703WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01703WI): Installation of Concorde RG-380E/44 and RG-390E VRSLA Batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA01692WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692WI): Installation of Aircell High Speed Internet (AHSI) System with Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) capability. Duncan Aviation Inc

## Earlier aircraft with N311QS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N311QS before.

- [Cancelled 2024-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N311QS-2024-12-03): Cessna 680, S/N 680-0196, built 2008. Owner: [Netjets Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NETJETS%20SALES%20INC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City)

## Related

- Other Embraer Executive EMB-505 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-executive-emb-505/aircraft.md

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