# N486QS: 2024 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 PW535E1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw535e1) (registry code 52312)
- 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: 50500840
- Year built: 2024
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, commuter
- Airworthiness date: December 18, 2024
- Certificate issued: July 6, 2026
- Expires: July 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A60052
- Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=486QS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N486QS

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 PW535E1)

- [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 N486QS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N486QS.

## Service difficulty reports (8)

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 DXTA2026042707770](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026042707770), Apr 24, 2026: CONTROL LEVER. FAULTY. ON APPROACH INTO DAL WE SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND THE NOSE WHEEL DID NOT COME DOWN. WE THEN RECEIVED A WARNING CAS MESSAGE OF LG LEVER DISAG. RAN QRH AND AFTER WE 
- [SDR DXTA2026032707390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026032707390), Mar 24, 2026: PROXIMITY SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. DURING APCH TO LANDING WHEN GEAR DOWN SELECTED, NOSE GEAR DID NOT EXTEND. ATC TOWER TOLD US THE NOSE GEAR WAS UP UPON VISUAL INSP. DURING LOW PASS. RAN QRH CHEC
- [SDR DXTA2026022507018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026022507018), Feb 23, 2026: WARNING MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. LG LEVER DISAGREE LANDING IAD. NOSE WHEEL INDICATED NOT DOWN & LOCKED. PERFORMED A GO AROUND RAN QRH AT MESSAGE CLEARED WITH 3 GREEN INDICATION. PERFORMED UPLOC
- [SDR DXTA2026021106831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026021106831), Feb 8, 2026: UPLOCK. FAULTED. SELECTED GEAR DOWN AT APPROX 300 KIAS, RECEIVED MLG DISAGREE CAS. HAD TOWER LOOK, CONFIRMED MLG DOWN, NLG UP & NLG DOORS CLOSED. RAN QRH & WAS ABLE TO GET NLG D
- [SDR DXTA2026020206726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026020206726), Jan 29, 2026: WARNING SYSTEM. NO DISCREPANCY. AT FL410 WE ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE. ACFT OVERSPEED TWICE WITH 10KTS IAS ABOVE VMO. SPEED BRAKES DEPLOYED WITH IDLE THRUST TO ATTEMPT TO COUNTERACT CONDIT
- [SDR DXTA2026012306612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026012306612), Jan 20, 2026: BLOWER. FAULTY. DURING INITIAL CLIMB OUT OF ADS WE BOTH NOTICED A SMOKE/BURNING SMELL THAT LASTED FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND THEN DISSIPATED. THE ONLY ABNORMAL INDICATION WE SAW 
- [SDR DXTA2025122906295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025122906295), Dec 25, 2025: BATTERY. FAULTED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF MID FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD AND AFT EMER BATTERIES IAW 33-52-01; OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR DXTA2025090404802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025090404802), Sep 2, 2025: ELEC CONNECTOR. DISCONNECTED. FORWARD MOST WHITE EMER EXIT LIGHT INOP FOUND PIN#3 ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR P1389 TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE CONNECTOR, RESECURED THE PIN INTO CONNECTOR AS NEE

## Service difficulty reports on N486QS not matched to an aircraft (13)

They name N486QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR DXTR2015061901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTR2015061901), Jun 11, 2015: SKIN. DENTED. FOUND DENT ON LOWER SIDE OF RT WING T/E JUST INBD OF THE FLAP. DENT MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 4.0" L X 3.0" W X 0.12 D. REPAIRED IAW ERO-748763 ON W/O 9674415. OK 
- [SDR GR4D20111111010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GR4D20111111010), Nov 11, 2011: ANGLE. CRACKED. CAP ANGLE CRACKED.
- [SDR GR4D20111111009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GR4D20111111009), Nov 11, 2011: LUG. CORRODED. VERTICAL LUG CORRODED.
- [SDR DXTA2011091204718](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2011091204718), Sep 11, 2011: WARNING LIGHT. NO INDICATION. ON APPROACH, DID NOT GET THE APPROACH ANNUNCIATION LIGHTS ON THE CDU OR ON DU4. FUNCTION TESTED THE NR 1 AND NR 2 GPS'S IAW MSG3 MM 34-52-00. ALL TESTS CHECKED 
- [SDR WL7R20091019002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WL7R20091019002), Oct 15, 2009: FIRING HEAD. DAMAGED. DURING THE ROUTINE INSPECTION OF LIFE RAFT LAST RETURNED TO SERVICE ON 10-10-2008, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BAYONET PROTECTIVE COVER REMAINED IN PLACE IN-BETW
- [SDR WL7R20091019001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WL7R20091019001), Oct 15, 2009: FIRING HEAD. DAMAGED. DURING ROUTINE INSP OF LIFE RAFT LAST RETURNED TO SERVICE ON 10-10-08, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BAYONET PROTECTIVE COVER REMAINED IN PLACE IN-BETWEEN THE FIRI
- [SDR N93A1386-101308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N93A1386-101308), Oct 13, 2008: TORQUE BOX. CORRODED. CENTER FUSELAGE TORQUE BOX ASSEMBLY UPPER SKIN IS CORRODED.
- [SDR N93A23032008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N93A23032008), Feb 23, 2008: UNKNOWN. MALFUNCTIONED. FLYING THRU MODERATE TURBULENCE THE AUTO PILOT , YAW DAMPENER, FLIGHT GUIDANCE COMPUTER, AND MACH TRIM. ALSO, STICK SHAKER ACTIVATED ALTHOUGH AIRCRAFT WAS TRAVE
- [SDR N93A25072007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N93A25072007), Jul 25, 2007: ENGINE. SHUTDOWN. AFTER TAKEOFF CREW RECEIVED LP EXCEEDANCE CAS MESSAGE WHEN THROTTLES WERE RETARDED ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO MOVEMENT. CREW SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO DEPA
- [SDR 1386111405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1386111405), Nov 14, 2005: ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKEOFF FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT PAST 10 DEGREES.
- [SDR 138611032005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/138611032005), Nov 3, 2005: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. RIGHT FORWARD WINDSHIELD HAS SPYDER WEB CRACKS IN OUTER PLY.
- [SDR 1386531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1386531), Dec 7, 2004: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. FAULTY. RED LIGHT IN LANDING GEAR HANDLE WITH HANDLE IN DOWN POSITION AND 3 GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR 1386100304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1386100304), Oct 3, 2004: INFLATION SYS. INOPERATIVE. DURING DESCENT AT 5000 FT, DOOR SEAL DEFLATED AND 4 MINUTES LATER RE-INFLATED. THE MASKS DID NOT DROP. MAIN ENT DOOR SEAL INFLATION SYS, WATER IN SEAL INFLATION

## 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 PW535E1 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw535e1.md

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