# Service difficulty reports: N579QS

A list on [N579QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579QS.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

- [SDR DXTA2026102310264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026102310264.md): Proximity Switch · faulted · Oct 19, 2026 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING DEPARTURE, GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT REMAINED ON. CLIMBED TO 8000 FEET. RAN LANDING GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT CHECKLIST IN QRH. GEAR EXTENDED AND GOT 3 GREEN LIGHTS. RETURNED TO KTEB AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. WE DID NOT HAVE TO BLOW THE GEA
- [SDR DXTA2026022607017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026022607017.md): Valve · faulty · Feb 23, 2026 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AFTER FLIGHT WITH APU ON IT TAKES UP TO 30 SECONDS FOR SEAL TO DEFLATE ENOUGH TO ALLOW OPENING OF THE MAIN CABIN DOOR. SUBSEQUENTLY AFTER FLIGHT WITH APU ON IT TAKES UP TO 10 SECONDS FOR SEAL TO DEFLATE ENOUGH TO OPEN THE MAIN CABIN DOOR. REMOVED FAILED DEFLA
- [SDR DXTA2025021202324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025021202324.md): Spindle · lack of lube · Feb 10, 2025 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN DOOR: MAIN CABIN DOOR REALLY HARD TO OPEN. DOOR SPINDLE LUBRICATED. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW CE560XL AMM CHAP 52-10-01
- [SDR DXTA2024121801525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024121801525.md): Pump · faulted · Dec 14, 2024 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Fuel Boost Pump
  > RT FUEL BOOST ADVISORY LIGHT CAME ON STEADY AFTER 30 MINS IN FLIGHT. NO SECONDARIES. REINSTALLED RIGHT FUEL ELECTRIC PUMP. IAW CE560XL MM 28-21-01
- [SDR DXTA2024100100691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024100100691.md): Outflow Valve · malfunctioned · Sep 28, 2024 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > AT 40000 HEARD LOUD BOOM ALONG WITH A RUSH OF AIR. CABIN DESCENT RATE WENT TO 1700. RAN QRC AND DESCENDED TO 10000. DURING DESCENT RATE DECREASED. COMPLIED WITH THE FOLLOWING OPS CHECKS, PRESSURIZE AIRPLANE WITH APU. OUTFLOW VALVES OPENED AT 9.2. SECONDARY OU
- [SDR DXTA2024091700546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024091700546.md): Anti-Skid Sys · defective · Sep 14, 2024 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Brake Anti-Skid Section
  > WHILE HOLDING SHORT OF RWY 06 IN TEB THE ANTI-SKID INOP/LOW BRAKE PRES. CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON, WE ACCOMPLISHED THE QRH CHECKLIST. WE TAXIED BACK TO SIGNATURE SOUTH, DURING THE TAXI LOST ALL MAIN BRAKE CONTROL PRESSURE,I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP THE
- [SDR DXTA2024061912092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024061912092.md): Cam · out of adjust · Jun 18, 2024 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > UNABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR WITH THE MAIN DOOR HANDLE. THE DOOR HANDLE WAS PREFLIGHTED ON THE GROUND WITH THE DOOR OPEN. THE HANDLE IS STIFF WHEN EXTENDING THE PINS AND RETRACTING THE PINS. WE TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR WHILE INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE APU RUN
- [SDR DXTA2024061612071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024061612071.md): Handle · stiff · Jun 16, 2024 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR HANDLE IS VERY STIFF, IT IS HARD TO LATCH AND UNLATCH. INSPECTED DOOR LATCH MECHANISM AND DOOR PINS. AND FOUND DARK MATERIAL BUILDUP ON THE DOOR PINS AND PIN SOCKETS. CLEANED AND LUBED DOOR PINS AND SOCKETS; THEN ADJUSTED THE SOCKETS, TO EN
- [SDR DXTA2023061288310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023061288310.md): Unknown · unknown · Jun 12, 2023 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Air Conditioning System
  > DEPARTING KDAL CLIMBING THROUGH FL190, OBSERVED FUMES IN COCKPIT. ODOR WAS ACRID & INCREASING INTENSITY. DECLARED EMERGENCY & RETURNED TO KDAL. ON LANDING & SHUTDOWN, THERE WAS NO DISCERNABLE ODOR IN CABIN. STILL ODOR IN COCKPIT. FIRE DEPART CHECKED ENTIRE A
- [SDR DXTA2023021380340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023021380340.md): Unknown · unknown · Feb 10, 2023 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN EMERG LIGHT: THE FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS REMAINED ON WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IN THE ARMED POSITION, AND THE PASSENGER SAFETY SWITCH OFF. ON ARRIVAL WHEN THE SEAT BELT SIGN WAS ILLUMINATED THE FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED. // SIGN
- [SDR DXTA2022082969090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022082969090.md): None · none · Aug 27, 2022 · N579QS · Cessna 120 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERG EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IN THE ARM POSITION, AND THE PASS SAFETY SWITCH OFF ALL THE EMER LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR DXTA2022082668930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022082668930.md): Battery Pack · defective · Aug 25, 2022 · N579QS · Cessna 120 · Emergency Lighting
  > WITH THE EMER LIGHT SWITCH IN THE ARMED POSITION (AND THE SEAT BELT SIGN OFF) THE EXIT SIGN OVER THE LAV, SEAT 7, AFT DROP AISLE LIGHTING AND RING WING EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE ALL ON. THE EXIT SIGN OVER THE MAIN CABIN DOOR AND FORWARD DROP AISLE LIGHTS ARE OFF. W
- [SDR DXTA2022080367260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022080367260.md): Cable Assy · out of adjust · Aug 2, 2022 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN DOOR: THE TENSION ON THE MAIN CABIN DOOR IS TO TIGHT CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM SHUT WHEN CLOSING IT. IT COULD INJURE SOMEONE IF THEY ARE NOT READY FOR IT. // SIGNOFF// FOUND DOOR CABLE TENSIONS ON BOTH CABLE REELS WAY TOO HIGH. ADJUSTED MAIN ENTRY DOOR C
- [SDR DXTA2021071945360](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021071945360.md): Brake · unknown · Jul 16, 2021 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT MLG BRAKE: ON TAXI OUT OF A HIKE OUT TO THE AIRPORT, THE BRAKE SEEM TO BE PARTIALLY ENGAGED. AFTER STOPPING THE AIRCRAFT I ENGAGED IN EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PUSHED IT COMPLETELY BACK IN BUT THERE WAS NO DIFFERENCE. WE THEN RETURNED TO THE FBO. AFTER SHUTTING
- [SDR DXTA2019070802590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2019070802590.md): Coalescer Bag · dirty · Jul 7, 2019 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Humidity Control System
  > COCKPIT ODOR OIL SMELL - STRONG OIL SMELL AFTER 1-HOUR IN CRUISE FLIGHT (FL410) IN COCKPIT THROUGH NACA VENTS.// SIGN-OFF // COMPLIED WITH NJA ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM DUCT BURN OUT TASK CARD # TC-5XL-21-120902M. ALL CHECKS GOOG AND NO BURNT OIL SMELL AT T
- [SDR DXTA2019020501987](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2019020501987.md): Unknown · odor · Feb 4, 2019 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Air Distribution System
  > COCKPIT ODOR BURNING SMELL - AFTER ROTATION BOTH PILOTS SMELLED A BURNING SMELL THAT APPEARED TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE..SMELL A DISSIPATED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS..DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT..WHEN ASKED THE PASSE
- [SDR JGVR20181210002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGVR20181210002.md): Access Panel · corroded · Dec 10, 2018 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > FUEL PANEL LANDS 511AB, 511BB, 511DB, AND 511EB HAVE AREAS OF CORROSION. BLENDED AREAS OF CORROSION ON FUEL PANEL LANDS 511AB, 511BB, 511DB, AND 511EB IAW CITATION 560XL SPM: 51-10-00. PERFORMED REPAIR TO BLENDED AREAS PER TEXTRON LETTER REF. DQ16664M1 RRL DAT
- [SDR JGVR20181210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGVR20181210001.md): Panel · corroded · Dec 10, 2018 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > UNDER-WING PANELS 510DB AND 610DB HAVE SMALL AREAS OF CORROSION. FOUND DURING COMPLIANCE OF TASK A570000. REPLACED CORRODED FUEL ACCESS PANELS 510DB AND 610DB WITH NEW FUEL ACCESS PANELS PN:9912514-22 AND 9912514-21.
- [SDR 2017F00179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017F00179.md): Bracket · damaged · Aug 4, 2017 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > REPAIR OF OVERSIZED HOLES WHILE INSTALLING GPS CABIN MOD.
- [SDR 2017FA0000344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000344.md): Strake · dented · Aug 4, 2017 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > RIGHT STRAKE TRAILING EDGE DENT. CESSNA ENGINEERING MEMO REF: DQ8718M1 DATED JULY 10, 2017.
- [SDR DXTA2016121606342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2016121606342.md): Unknown · odor · Dec 16, 2016 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Air Distribution System
  > AFTER TAXI-OUT, A STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR AND SMOKE WAS OBSERVED BY THE FLIGHT CREW. ELECTRICAL SMELL AND SMOKE APPEARED TO ORIGINATE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COCKPIT.. FLIGHT CREW IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN THE AIRCRAFT ON THE TAXIWAY AND PROCEEDED TO EXIT THE AIRC
- [SDR CWQR20160323013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CWQR20160323013.md): Attach Bracket · cracked · Mar 23, 2016 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Electronic Shelf Section
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION WE FOUND THE AVIONICS SHELF FWD OTBD ATTACH BRACKET, PN 9256023-16, CRACKED ABOUT AN INCH LONG, HALF THE LENGTH OF THE ATTACH BRACKET. REPLACED BRACKET & SENT SUBMITTED SERVICE CONDITION REPORT 750316 TO MFG.
- [SDR DXTA2015042906012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2015042906012.md): Engine · contaminated · Apr 28, 2015 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN FOLLOWING A SHORT REPOSITION TAXI, THE LT ENGINE HAD THICK WHITE SMOKE BILLOWING FROM THE EXHAUST AREA. SMOKE CONTINUED FOR 10 MINUTES FOLLOWING SHUTDOWN. SMOKE HAD ODOR OF BURNING OIL OR HYD FLUID. A FRESH ACCUMULATION OF LEAKED FLUID
- [SDR DXTA2013112705581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2013112705581.md): Actuator · faulty · Nov 26, 2013 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Elevator Tab Control System
  > IN CRUISE FL410 PITCH MIS TRIM LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DISENGAGE A/P IAW CHECK LIST. CONFIRMED BOTH LT & RT ELEC TRIM FROZEN & MANUAL TRIM ALSO FROZEN IN PLACE. ON TAXI IN ATTEMPTED MANUAL TRIM & IT WORKED NORMAL. REMOVED LT & RT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATORS PN 66601
- [SDR DXTA2013112205579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2013112205579.md): Fire Loop · chafed · Nov 22, 2013 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Fire Detection
  > DURING DECENT WE ENCOUNTERED MODERATE TURBULENCE & PRECIP. BOTH RED FIRE LIGHT SWITCHES FLICKERED ON IN CONJUNCTION WITH TURBULENT BUMPS AT THE SAME TIME IN SYNC. THEY DID NOT REMAIN ILLUMINATED ONLY A FAINT FLICKER. PERFORMED ROTARY TEST, ENG FIRE LIGHTS CH
- [SDR CWQR20120523031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CWQR20120523031.md): Channel · cracked · May 23, 2012 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSP, WE FOUND THE FWD BAGGAGE DOOR HINGE ASSY CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. 2 CRACKS IN SUPPORT CHANNEL 66120720-2 AND ONE CRACK ON CHANNEL 6612069-11. THE CRACKS WERE FOUND BY VISUAL INSP. THIS ACFT HAD SB560XL-52-13 INSTALLED AT THE FACTOR
- [SDR DXTA2008120803395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2008120803395.md): Flap System · malfunctioned · Dec 8, 2008 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND PAST 15 (DEG) ON FINAL APPROACH. AFTER LANDING THE FLAPS REMAINED AT 15 (DEG) REGARDLESS OF FLAP HANDLE POSITION. AFTER ONE HOUR, RESTARTED BOTH ENGINES AND THE FLAPS OPERATED NORMALLY. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. BLED AND SERVICED HYD SYS
- [SDR DXTA2008120903395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2008120903395.md): Flap System · malfunctioned · Dec 8, 2008 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND PAST 15 (DEG) ON FINAL APPROACH.
- [SDR DXTA2008120903393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2008120903393.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Dec 8, 2008 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > THE LANDING GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT AFTER EXTENDING THE GEAR HANDLE.
- [SDR DXTA2008120803393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2008120803393.md): Actuator · inoperative · Dec 5, 2008 · N579QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Actuator
  > THE LANDING GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT AFTER EXTENDING THE GEAR HANDLE. REMOVED AND REPLACE LT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR IAW MM CH 32-30-04. OPS CHECK AND LEAK CHECK GOOD. RESET EMERGENCY GEAR BOTTLE AND SERVICES MM CH 12-13-01.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE n_number = 'N579QS' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579QS/reports

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