# N553QS: 2022 Textron 680A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Textron 680A](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-680a) (registry code 2076814, 10 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw306d1) (registry code 51850) - Data sheets: [TCDS T00012WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/T00012WI) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E35NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E35NE) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 680A0296 - Year built: 2022 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: February 14, 2022 - Certificate issued: April 2, 2026 - Expires: April 30, 2033 - Mode S code: A70BFF - Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=553QS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553QS 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): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Textron 680A) - [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 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 2018-07-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-13): Landing Gear · Textron 510, 680 and 680A. Effective May 15, 2018 ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N553QS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N553QS. ## Service difficulty reports (11) 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 DXTA2026021806923](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026021806923), Feb 16, 2026: SQUAT SWITCH. FAULTY. AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN THE GEAR RETRACTION WAS CALLED FOR THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. SHORTLY AFTER WE RECEIVED A WOW MISCOMPARE AMBER C - [SDR DXTA2025060903769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025060903769), Jun 4, 2025: BATTERY PACK. DEFECTIVE. EMERG EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: EMERGENCY SIGN AT ENTRANCE TO LAV (ABOVE SEAT 7) DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH AIRCRAFT BATTERY POWER OFF. WORKS OK WITH AIRCRAFT POWER ON. CO - [SDR DXTA2025040202866](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025040202866), Mar 30, 2025: WARNING LIGHT. FALSE ACTIVATION. MAIN DOOR: UPON BOARDING PAX AND COMPLETING FINAL WALK AROUND CABIN DOOR WAS RAISED BUT FAILED TO SECURE FINAL LATCH PROCESS. YELLOW DOOR OPEN LIGHT REMAINED IL - [SDR DXTA2024121701535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024121701535), Dec 14, 2024: CONTROL UNIT. DEFECTIVE. DURING PREFLIGHT, PRIMARY STAB TRIM FAIL CASS MESSAGE AFTER TWO SECONDS OF ACTUATING STAB TRIM SWITCH UP OR DOWN FRIM EITHER YOKE. CORRECTIVE ACTION; REPLACED H - [SDR DXTA2024100700736](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024100700736), Oct 2, 2024: TRIM SYSTEM. FAULTED. AFTER TAKEOFF UPON TRYING TO TRIM NOSE DOWN WE RECEIVED A PRIMARY STAB TRIM FAIL CAS PRIMARY TRIM WOULD NOT WORK(AFTER PRIMARY TRIM FAILED AFTER TAKE OFF SECOND - [SDR DXTA2024012610733](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024012610733), Jan 25, 2024: WIRE HARNESS. DEFECTIVE. UPON CLOSING CABIN DOOR CABIN DOOR OPEN CAS MESSAGE REMAINS. RAN CHKLST & UNABLE TO GET MESSAGE & LIGHT TO CLEAR. POWERED ACFT & OPS MED. FAILED 3 CYCLES. VERIF - [SDR DXTA2024012210675](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024012210675), Jan 21, 2024: SOLENOID. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER CLOSING MAIN CABIN DOOR WE RECIEVED A CABIN DOOR OPEN CAS MESSAGE . QRH DOOR RESET PROCEDURE DID NOT RESET CAS MESSAGE. WHILE HOLDING THE LT CANCEL BUTTON - [SDR DXTA2023011778750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023011778750), Jan 17, 2023: DIODE. FAULTED. CABIN EMERG LIGHT: DURING EMERGENCY LIGHT PRE-FLIGHT CHECK, FOUND THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP; EXIT LIGHT OVER LAV, EXIT LIGHT BELOW LAV, EXIT SIGN ON A - [SDR DXTA2022122977380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022122977380), Dec 29, 2022: BATTERY PACK. NO TEST. SEAT THREE EMERGENCY LIGHT IN CEILING AND AISLE DO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING EMER LIGHT TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED #2 EMER. LIGHTING BATTERY WITH A REPAIRED BATTERY - [SDR DXTA2022090970000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022090970000), Sep 8, 2022: NONE. DEFECTIVE. MAIN DOOR: RED PREASURE WARNING LIGHT ON MAIN CABIN DOOR WITH DOOR IN OPEN OR CLOSES POSITION. UNABLE TO CLEAR WITH POWER CYCLE. // SIGNOFF// REMOVED AND REPLAC - [SDR DXTA2022062764560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022062764560), Jun 24, 2022: PCB. DEFECTIVE. MAIN DOOR: AMBER CABIN DOOR OPEN CAS MESSAGE REMAINED DISPLAYED AFTER SHUTTING THE MAIN CABIN DOOR. AFTER COMPLETEING THE QRH, THE CAS MESSAGE DID NOT CLEAR. // ## Service difficulty reports on N553QS not matched to an aircraft (4) They name N553QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR DXTA2018052100977](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2018052100977), May 19, 2018: FUEL SYS. CONTAMINATED. ENROUTE CREW FELT SLIGHT ENGINE SURGES, THEN AT 24K, THE RIGHT ENGINE ROLLED BACK TO APPROXIMATELY 44% N1 WITH NO THROTTLE INPUT.. CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES - [SDR DXTA2016092606309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2016092606309), Sep 26, 2016: BRAKE. MALFUNCTIONED. RIGHT BRAKE SHUDDERS REPEATEDLY UPON LANDING AND APPLICATION OF BRAKES AT HIGH SPEED. BRAKES RESPONDED NORMALLY DURING TAXI. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, IT WAS DISC - [SDR DXTA2015120306135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2015120306135), Dec 9, 2015: WARNING LIGHT. FALSE ACTIVATION. FIRE BOTTLE LOW INDICATOR CAME ON INFLIGHT AT FL380, STAYED ON THROUGH FL240. REMOVED BOTTLES, WEIGHED BOTTLES, FWD BOTTLE WEIGHED 7.05 POUNDS, LAST CHARGED IN - [SDR DXTA2014112105929](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2014112105929), Nov 20, 2014: APU. SMOKE. CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE WHEN APU BLEED AIR TURNED ON. R & R THE APU IAW MM 49-10-00. OPS & LEAK CHECKED GOOD. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (16) 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 (Textron 680A) - [STC ST04765NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04765NY): Unprepared (Grass/Sod) Runway Operations. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems - [STC ST12344IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12344IB): Replacement of the Halon Type 1211 portable fire extinguisher with Halotron BrX portable fire extinguisher with Halotron BrX portable fire extinguisher. Cessna Duesseldorf Citation Service Center GmbH - [STC ST122244IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST122244IB): Installation of Gogo Galileo system, including HDX Antenna. Alamo Engineering GmbH - [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST11983SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11983SE): Installation of Starlink Aviation System. AeroMech Incorporated - [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 ST01117DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01117DE): Installation of the Gogo ATG C1. Peregrine - [STC ST02037WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02037WI): Installation of Gogo Business Aviation AVANCE L5 System with MB 13 Antennas. Duncan Aviation Inc - [STC ST04736NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04736NY): True Blue TS28 Emergency Battery Power Supply Replacement. Aerospace Design and Compliance LLC - [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC ST04575AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04575AT): Installation of the Rockwell Collins ALT-1000+/ -4000+ with 5G Filtering. Chippewa Aerospace Inc - [STC ST04367CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04367CH): Installation of a Medical Interior in accordance with LifePort Master Data List EGR-887-000-001, Revision (B), dated April 18, 2019 or later FAA approved revision and LifePort Master Drawing List MDL-887-00, Revision (D), dated April 11, 2019 or later FAA approved revision.". LifePort LLC - [STC ST01027DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01027DE): Installation of MarathonNorco Aerospace Inc Nickel Cadmium battery in place of existing Nickel Cadmium main aircraft battery/batteries. MarathonNorco Aerospace Inc - [STC ST11071SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11071SC): Demonstration of aircraft critical equipment and antenna systems tolerance of radio frequency interference (RFI) from intentional or spurious transmissions from certain Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). Liberty Partners Inc - [STC ST11168SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11168SC): Installation of a Pratt & Whitney Flight Data Acquisition, Storage, and Transmission System (FAST). Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc ## Related - Other Textron 680A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-680a/aircraft.md - The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw306d1.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.