# N408QS: 2017 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: 50500408
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, commuter
- Airworthiness date: June 9, 2017
- Certificate issued: August 13, 2026
- Expires: August 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A4CBC8
- Owner type: Co-owned
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=408QS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408QS

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 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 N408QS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N408QS.

## Service difficulty reports (16)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR DXTA2024111401113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024111401113), Nov 10, 2024: EVAPORATOR. ODOR. FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT ACFT. SMELL IS ALSO COMING FROM AIR VENTS ANY TIME AIR IS CIRCULATING ARRIVED AT ACFT DID NOT INITIALLY SMELL ANYTHING . POWERED UP & SET T
- [SDR DXTA2024092600667](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024092600667), Sep 25, 2024: CABLE. LOOSE. MAIN CABIN DOOR FALLS ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM WHEN OPENED. TENSION CABLE SEEMS TO BE LOOSE. ADJUSTED THE MAIN DOOR OPENING SPEED IAW EMB-505 AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR DXTA2023080792410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023080792410), Aug 7, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. EMERGENCY DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. IT PUSHED INSIDE THE INTERIOR SIDE WALL. TRIED TO OPEN IT TO RESET BUT IT WILL NOT OPEN. INSPECTED EMERGENCY DOOR.FOUND THAT THE W
- [SDR DXTA2023020680040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023020680040), Feb 6, 2023: BATTERY. DEFECTIVE. CABIN EMERG LIGHT: IN FLIGHT CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AND AISLE LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER THEN CAME ON STEADY WITH THE SWITCH IN THE ARM POSITION. LIGHTS WERE 
- [SDR DXTA2022062764720](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022062764720), Jun 26, 2022: DOOR SEAL. DAMAGED. MAIN DOOR: MAIN DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. TAKES EXCESSIVE FORCE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR FROM INSIDE THERE IS APPROX A 1/2 INCH GAP AT TOP OF DOOR. // S
- [SDR DXTA2021122354000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021122354000), Dec 22, 2021: NONE. NONE. MLG: DURING LIFT OFF AND GEAR RETRACTION WE NOTICED A PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASED CAS MESSAGE THAT ILLUMINATED LESS THAN A SECOND AND WENT OUT. ALSO AS THE GEAR 
- [SDR DXTA2021061443560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021061443560), Jun 12, 2021: WARNING MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. FLAP FAIL YELLOW CAS: SUSPECTED FCE 1 FAIL ALSO DISPLAYED WAS AMBER SWEPS FAIL, BKP PITCH TRIM, AND WHITE SPOILERS FAIL. FLAP AND TRIM INDICATORS WERE YELLOW X'
- [SDR 2021FA0000157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000157), May 24, 2021: BATTERY. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN CABIN BEGAN FLICKERING IN FLIGHT. AFTER LANDING, TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A FAILED EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY. BATTERY ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED W
- [SDR DXTA2021032239840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021032239840), Mar 21, 2021: WARNING MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. FLAP FAIL YELLOW CAS: FCE1 FAIL CAUSING FLAP FAIL INDICATION. SWPS FAULT, SPOILER FAULT AND PTRIM BKP FAIL EICAS. COMPLETED QRH PER AOB 20-05 GUIDANCE. (FCE FAI
- [SDR DXTA2021020504683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021020504683), Feb 4, 2021: POWER SUPPLY. DEFECTIVE. BEFORE INITIATING START WITH GPU, EMER LIGHT SWITCH IN THE ARMED POSITION. AS SHED BUSSES COME OFF LINE DURING START, RECEIVED MESSAGE EMER LT NOT ARM YELLOW CA
- [SDR DXTA2021012104627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021012104627), Jan 20, 2021: BUSHING. OUT OF ADJUST. MAIN CABIN DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. DOOR HANDLE WOULD MOVE ONLY 5 INCHES. ADJUSTED LOWER AFT ECCENTRIC BUSHING, IAW EMB 300 AMM 52-10-00-820-806-A. 
- [SDR DXTA2020121904497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020121904497), Dec 19, 2020: FLT CONTROLS. DEFECTIVE. UPON DESCENT OUT OF FL390, WE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING INDICATIONS: SWPS FAULT, FLAP FAIL, PTRIM BKP FAIL, SPOILER FAULT ALONG WITH A FLASHING MAX SPEED WARNIN
- [SDR JGVR20201210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGVR20201210001), Dec 10, 2020: BALANCE WEIGHT. OUT OF TOLERANCE. WHILE COMPLYING WITH EMBRAER SB 505-55-0004 FOUND THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CONTROL BALANCE WEIGHTS DO NOT MEET SB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. ONE RT E
- [SDR DXTA2020113004414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020113004414), Nov 29, 2020: SHROUD. DEFECTIVE. DURING PREFLIGHT, DOOR OPERATED NORMALLY. RETURNING TO THE AIRCRAFT, DOOR UNLOCKS AND THE HANDLE FUNCTIONS, BUT THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED PAX
- [SDR DXTA2020092704137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020092704137), Sep 27, 2020: SHROUD. CRACKED. SUSPECT THAT CLEANING CREW CLOSED DOOR WITH PINS EXTENDED. FOUND FIBERGLASS DAMAGE AND PINCHED PRESSURE SEAL AND EVIDENCE OF PINS STRIKING EXTERIOR OF FUSELAGE.
- [SDR DXTA2020081403976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020081403976), Aug 13, 2020: HANDLE. BROKEN. MAIN CABIN DOOR HANDLE HARD/STIFF TO OPERATE // SIGN OFF // VERIFIED DISCREPANCY, REMOVED MAIN DOOR STEPS AND COMPLETED WITH LUBRICATION OF THE MAIN DOOR LATCH 

## Service difficulty reports on N408QS not matched to an aircraft (6)

They name N408QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR N93A01222010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N93A01222010), Jan 20, 2010: STEERING UNIT. WILL NOT ARM. DURING APPROACH UPON LOWERING LANDING GEAR CREW RECEIVED A "NOSE WHEEL STEER BY WIRE FAIL" ANNUCIATOR MESSAGE. MX ACCOMPLISHED GIV-SGER-391 WHICH PERTAINS TO TR
- [SDR N93A10112009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N93A10112009), Oct 11, 2009: WATER SEPARATOR. DIRTY. CABIN ELECTRICAL TYPE ODOR CENTERED NEAR CONFERENCE TABLE. LT WINDOW SIDE. MORE SO DURING DECENT AND ASCENT, OPEN TO BE UPDATED AT COMPLETION OF MX. MAINTENANCE
- [SDR N93A10072009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N93A10072009), Oct 7, 2009: UNKNOWN. ODOR. SHORTLY BEFORE LANDING THE F/A REPORTED A BURNING ODOR IN THE GALLEY. OVEN AND COFFEE POTS WERE OFF. TURNED OFF THE GALLEY MASTER POWER AND ODOR WENT AWAY. MX F
- [SDR N93A12082007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N93A12082007), Aug 12, 2007: VALVE. FAILED. NOSE WHEEL STEERING FAILURE DURING START UP.
- [SDR 1308061705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1308061705), Jun 17, 2005: BLEED VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. ON CLIMB AUTO THROTTLES VARY EPR +/- .04 FROM TARGET EPR
- [SDR 130810132004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/130810132004), Oct 13, 2004: SEAL. DEFECTIVE. ON TAKEOFF, DOOR SEAL EMITTED A LOUD SQUEAL AND POP. AFTER LANDING, DOOR SEAL WAS DEFLATED PRIOR TO OPENING MAIN CABIN DOOR. MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR SEAL INFLATION S

## 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

## Related

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

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