# N385FX: 2021 Embraer Executive EMB-505

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Embraer Executive EMB-505](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-executive-emb-505) (registry code 3260390, 8 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw535e) (registry code 52297)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A60CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A60CE) (Embraer S.A.), [TCDS E00053EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00053EN) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 50500630
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, commuter
- Airworthiness date: September 17, 2021
- Certificate issued: April 24, 2025
- Expires: April 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A46E70
- Registered owners: [University Of Notre Dame](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNIVERSITY%20OF%20NOTRE%20DAME), [Gillco Energy Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLCO%20ENERGY%20AIR%20LLC), [Hoffman Jonathan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFFMAN%20JONATHAN), [Logistics Plus Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOGISTICS%20PLUS%20INC), [J K Management](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20K%20MANAGEMENT), [Hirschfeld Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIRSCHFELD%20DANIEL%20J)
- Location: [Cleveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cleveland)
- Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership
- Owner's area on the map: 41.5532° N, 81.4743° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 44143, 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=385FX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N385FX

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): 13 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

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E)

- [AD 2025-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-13): Turbine Section · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E and PW535E1. Effective Apr 23, 2025

### 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 N385FX.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N385FX.

## Service difficulty reports (4)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR J7SA2026072800500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA2026072800500), Jul 23, 2026: RADIO. FAULTED. CREW RECEIVED INTERMITTENT HSDB FAULTS IN FLIGHT. THIS AIRCRAFT IS ONE OF 17 EMBRAER PHENOM 300 AIRCRAFT IN THE FLEXJET FLEET THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH P/N 011-0317
- [SDR J7SA2026020600473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA2026020600473), Jan 26, 2026: FCE. FAULTED. P TRIM NML FAIL CAS DISPLAYED. REPLACED FCE NR 2 IAW AMM 27-03-01. OPS CHECKS GOOD. NO FAULTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR J7SA2025031400438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA2025031400438), Mar 6, 2025: CONTROL MODULE. FAULTED. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHILE HOLDING SHORT OF RUNWAY 26R, WITH BRAKE FAIL CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATING AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGINNING TO ROLL. CREW MANEUVER
- [SDR J7SA2022111600341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA2022111600341), Nov 12, 2022: THERMAL SWITCH. FAULTED. DURING DESCENT AT 13000FT, #1 ENGINE BLEED LEAK CAS ILLUMINATED. COCKPIT OXYGEN MASKS DEPLOYED. CAS MESSAGE CLEARED AT LOWER POWER SETTING. CREW DECLARED EMERGE

## Related

- Other Embraer Executive EMB-505 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-executive-emb-505/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Embraer Executive EMB-505: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-executive-emb-505/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw535e.md

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