# N385EM: 1980 Beech C90

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Beech C90](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c90) (registry code 1152913, 9 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-135a) (registry code 52260)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A20](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A20) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: LJ923
- Year built: 1980
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: March 13, 2024
- Certificate issued: March 8, 2024
- Expires: March 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A46E4D
- Registered owner: [Emerald Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERALD%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: [Manassas, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Manassas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7461° N, 77.4877° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 20110, 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=385EM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N385EM

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 49 in force

### Matched by airframe (Beech C90)

- [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 2020-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-01): Wings · Textron 100, 65-90, 65-A90 and 17 more. Effective Jan 11, 2021
- [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008
- [AD 2006-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-10): Rudder trim tab · Textron 100, 65-90, 65-A90 and 18 more. Effective Aug 7, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-04): Fuel hose · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 29 more. Effective Feb 22, 2005
- [AD 2004-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-02): Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Fork · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 50 more. Effective Dec 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-17-02): Cross shaft attach bolt · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 52 more. Effective Oct 4, 2004
- [AD 2003-13-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-16): Aft Pressure Bulkhead of Fuselage · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 33 more. Effective Aug 25, 2003
- [AD 2003-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-02-03): Airstair door and emergency exits · Textron 100, 200, 2000 and 46 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003
- [AD 2002-01-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-10): Main Landing Gear Torque Knees · Textron 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1 and 6 more. Effective Feb 22, 2002
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 2000-02-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-15): Engine and Propeller Configuration · Walter Motorlet M601E-11 engine model and Avia-Hamilton… (Phoenix STC SA01366AT). Effective Feb 18, 2000
- [AD 99-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-07): Elevator Control Cable · Textron 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1 and 9 more. Effective Jun 8, 1999
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 97-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-03): AFM - Limitations - Power Levers · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 44 more. Effective Jan 21, 1998
- [AD 97-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-01): Outflow/Safety Valve · Textron 100, 200, 2000 and 38 more. Effective Jan 11, 1998
- [AD 97-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-23-17): Pneumatic Tubing · Textron 200, 200C, 200CT and 30 more. Effective Dec 29, 1997
- [AD 97-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-06-06): Pilot and Copilot Chairs Locking Pins · Textron 100, 1900, 1900C and 43 more. Effective May 9, 1997
- [AD 93-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-17-01): Leading Edge Fuel Cell Nipples · Textron B90, C90 and C90A. Effective Oct 12, 1993
- [AD 92-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-15-01): Truss-To-Firewall Bolts · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 40 more. Effective Aug 21, 1992
- [AD 90-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-08-17): Fuselage Moisture Drain System · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 32 more. Effective May 7, 1990
- [AD 89-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-25-10): Wing Main Spar Inspection · Textron 100, 65-90, 65-A90 and 10 more. Effective Jan 4, 1990
- [AD 89-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-22-14): Aileron Flutter · Textron 200, 200C, 200CT and 9 more. Effective Nov 17, 1989
- [AD 88-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-04-07): Wing Spar Nuts Inspection · Textron 100, 65, 65-80 and 18 more. Effective Apr 18, 1988
- [AD 87-04-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-04-24): Elevator Trim Cable System · Textron 1900, 1900C, 200 and 28 more. Effective Apr 14, 1987
- [AD 85-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-22-05): Nuts and Bolts Replacement · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 60 more. Effective Nov 12, 1985
- [AD 85-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-01-01): Acrylic Windows · Textron 100, 65-88, 65-90 and 4 more. Effective Feb 6, 1985
- [AD 81-23-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-23-01-R1): Beech Kit or Supplemental Type Certificate · Textron 100, 65, 65-88 and 20 more. Effective Jan 4, 1982
- [AD 81-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-09-01): Landing Gear Retract System · Textron C90, E90 and H90. Effective Apr 23, 1981
- [AD 80-09-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-03-R1): Placard -Oxygen · Textron 100, 200, 200C and 9 more. Effective Jun 11, 1980
- [AD 79-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-01-01): Screws in Control System · Textron 100, 200, 35-B33 and 34 more. Effective Jan 8, 1979
- [AD 78-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-05): Elevator Control Push Rods · Textron 100, 50, 65 and 31 more. Effective Nov 6, 1978
- [AD 77-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-22-01): Fuselage Structure · Textron 65, 65-80, 65-88 and 11 more. Effective Aug 23, 1978
- [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978
- [AD 78-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-06): Elevator Control Cable · Textron 65-A90, B90, C90 and 1 more. Effective Jun 8, 1978
- [AD 77-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-18-04): Cabin Pressurization · Textron 200, 200T, A100 and 3 more. Effective Sep 12, 1977
- [AD 76-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-22-02): 'Y' Type Shoulder Harness · Textron 200, 58, 58A and 14 more. Effective Jun 2, 1977
- [AD 77-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-07-06): Rudder Control Cable · Textron C90 and E90. Effective Apr 11, 1977
- [AD 77-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-02-04): Wing Tip Strobe Lights · Textron 100, 58, 58A and 13 more. Effective Mar 3, 1977
- [AD 76-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-10-10): Cabin Door · Textron 100, 200, 65-88 and 6 more. Effective May 28, 1976
- [AD 76-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-04-02): Seat Locking Pins · Textron 200, A100, A200 and 2 more. Effective Feb 26, 1976
- [AD 74-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-24-03): Strobe Light System · Textron 100, 200, 58 and 16 more. Effective Nov 22, 1974
- [AD 74-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-16-04): Restricted Elevator Travel · Textron 65-B80, C90 and E90. Effective Aug 6, 1974

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A)

- [AD 2014-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-11-05): Reinforcement liner to the power turbine (PT) containment   
  ring and, for certain PT containment rings, adding scallops · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 18 more. Effective Aug 5, 2014
- [AD 2012-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-09-10): First stage sun gears · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-110, PT6A-112, PT6A-114 and 12 more. Effective May 23, 2012
- [AD 2002-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-13): Turbine Exhaust Ducts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 20 more. Effective Dec 31, 2002
- [AD 97-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-12): Compressor Bleed-off Valve · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 52 more. Effective Mar 14, 1997

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

- [AD 98-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-13) (historical): Fuel Hose · Raytheon 100 Model or Series (all), 200 Model or Series (all), 200C and 32 more. Effective Aug 28, 1998
- [AD 92-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-07-05) (historical): Rudder Trim Tab · Raytheon 100 Model or Series (all), 65-90, 65-A90 and 16 more. Effective Apr 30, 1992
- [AD 87-22-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-22-01-R1) (historical): Nose Landing Gear Fork · Raytheon 100 Model or Series (all), 1900, 1900C and 50 more. Effective Sep 30, 1989

## Information bulletins (advisory) (6 in force)

- [SAIB CE-10-34R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34R2): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and 89-25-08. Issued Aug 30, 2013
- [SAIB CE-12-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-36): Flight Controls: Aileron. Issued Jun 19, 2012
- [SAIB CE-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-04): Wings  Wing Spar. Issued Dec 2, 2010
- [SAIB ACE-98-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-21): . Issued Dec 31, 1997
- [SAIB ANE-97-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANE-97-04): . Issued Jul 24, 1997
- [SAIB NE-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-12-04): Turbine/ Turboprop Engine: Reduction Gearbox. Issued Nov 1, 2011
- [SAIB CE-10-34R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34R1) (historical): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and 89-25-08. Issued Aug 20, 2013
- [SAIB CE-10-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-34) (historical): Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 89-25-10 and AD 89-25-08. Issued May 18, 2010

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N385EM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N385EM.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since April 5, 2010, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N385EM

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N385EM before.

- [Cancelled 2010-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N385EM-2010-04-05): Cessna 650, S/N 650-0145, built 1987. Owner: [Wells Fargo Bank Northwest Na Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20FARGO%20BANK%20NORTHWEST%20NA%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City)

## Related

- Other Beech C90 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c90/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Beech C90: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c90/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-135a.md

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