# N438FX: 2021 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: 55010082 - Year built: 2021 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: September 23, 2021 - Certificate issued: April 22, 2026 - Expires: April 30, 2033 - Mode S code: A54169 - Registered owners: [Flexjet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLEXJET%20LLC), [Hock Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOCK%20ROBERT), [Mertal Air 4 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERTAL%20AIR%204%20LLC), [Dreeben Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DREEBEN%20ALAN), [Mahedy John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHEDY%20JOHN), [Irvine LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRVINE%20LLC) - Location: [Cleveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cleveland) - Owner type: Co-owned - 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=438FX - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438FX 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 N438FX. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N438FX. ## Reports on N438FX not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N438FX, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 20080107000469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080107000469I), Jan 7, 2008: Lear 45LEAR (N438FX), Englewood, CO, No damage. (-23) Flex jet flight 438 declared an emergency due to a left engine bleed air system leak. The aircraft landed on one engine with the left engine at idle at… ## 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 N438FX not matched to an aircraft (11) They name N438FX, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR J7SA201811217002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA201811217002), Nov 7, 2018: RELAY. MALFUNCTIONED. ON DESCENT INTO KSGT WE RECEIVED A RED "STAB OVHT" WITH ANTI-ICE ON AND AGAIN WITH STAB HEAT OFF. WE COMPLIED WITH THE QRH. LT & RT "WING/STAB HEAT CIRCUIT BREA - [SDR J7SA20181029001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20181029001), Oct 29, 2018: RELAY. MALFUNCTIONED. DIVERTED DUE STAB OVER HEAT CAS FLICKERING IN CLIMB THROUGH FL440 W/ ANTI-ICE OFF. ONCE LEVEL AT FL450, RAN STAB OVRHT CHECKLIST & PULLED CB IT DID NOT COME BAC - [SDR J7SA201811125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA201811125001), Oct 27, 2018: RELAY. MALFUNCTIONED. AIR TURN BACK DUE TO MASTER WARNING STAB OVERHEAT CAS POSTING IN CLIMB THROUGH 18,000 FT. ANTI ICE SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AT APPROXIMATELY 13,000 FT DURING THE CL - [SDR J7SA20180417001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20180417001), Apr 17, 2018: ACTUATOR. CRACKED. RT THRUST REVERSER RETARD ACTUATOR CRACKED AT THE ROD ATTACHMENT END. R&R TR RETARD ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. C/W RIGGING, OPS CHECK, AND LEAK CHECK. NO DEFECTS NOTED. - [SDR J7SA20171215001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20171215001), Dec 15, 2017: CONTROL VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. ATB AFTER RECEIVING CABIN DUCT OVER-TEMP DURING CLIMB FOLLOWED BY SMOKE ENTERING THE CABIN WHEN ENGINE POWER WAS INCREASED. PERFORMED OVER-TEMP CHECKLIST AND SM - [SDR J7SA20161226001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20161226001), Dec 26, 2016: FIRE WARNING. FALSE ACTIVATION. AIR TURNBACK DUE TO RED FIRE WARNING CAS MESSAGE DURING TAKE OFF. CLEARED 15 SECONDS AFTER PULLING THROTTLES TO IDLE. REPLACED THE RT ENGINE HOT SECTION FIRE LO - [SDR J7SA20161225001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20161225001), Dec 25, 2016: FIRE WARNING. FALSE ACTIVATION. DIVERTED DUE TO RT ENGINE FIRE CAS TRIPLE CHIM DURING CLIMB. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RT ENGINE FIRE LOOPS, NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED MULTIPLE SATIS - [SDR J7SA20120514001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20120514001), May 14, 2012: SEALANT. DETERIORATED. ENROUTE, STAB OVERHEAT RED CAS ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT AT 16000FT AT 280 KNOTS. RETURNED TO BASE. LANDING AND TAXI WERE UNEVENTFUL. SEALED RT GVI SENSOR. OPS CHEC - [SDR J7SA20110623001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20110623001), Jun 21, 2011: DRIVE ASSY. STUCK. WHILE ENROUTE, RESULTING IN AN AIR DIVERSION. THE INITIAL EVENT DISCREPANCY IS AS FOLLOWS: FLAPS STUCK AT 20 DEGREES WHEN COMMANDED TO 40 DEGREES AND WOULD NOT - [SDR J7SA20110225001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J7SA20110225001), Feb 25, 2011: SEAL. DIRTY. CLIMBING THROUGH APPROX FL280 THE AMBER AP AIL MISTRIM CAS ILLUMINATED, DISENGAGED AUTOPILOT AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO MOVE AILERONS. THE EXCESSIVE FO - [SDR 4533301062008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4533301062008), Jan 6, 2008: CLAMP. LOOSE. RT BLEED OVERHEAT AMBER CAS MESSAGE POSTED. CREW DECLARED AN IFE AND LANDED. MX FOUND LOOSE CLAMPS ON THE LT HP BLEED VALVE AND LT LP DUCT PERRY SEALS. SEALS WE ## 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.