# N581QS: 2018 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: 680A0137
- Year built: 2018
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: May 15, 2018
- Certificate issued: June 13, 2025
- Expires: June 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A77B0E
- Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=581QS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N581QS

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 N581QS.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20231206017402I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231206017402I), Dec 6, 2023: Textron Aviation Inc 680A (N581QS), Clemson, SC, Minor damage. This arriving aircraft attempted to taxi to parking down a taxi lane that was less than the width of its wingspan. Inadvertently struck another parked aircraft…

## Service difficulty reports (13)

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 DXTA2026062208488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026062208488), Jun 17, 2026: LINK. CORRODED. RIGHT MLG HAS CORROSION LEACHING . FOUND PITTING AROUND TRAILING LINK / BRAKE MATING SURFACE. REPLACED TRAILING LINK. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MM 32-10-15.
- [SDR DXTA2025080504460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025080504460), Aug 3, 2025: STRUT. DIRTY. MAIN CABIN DOOR IS BINDING UPON CLOSING. DOOR REQUIRES REALIGNMENT. SPOKE WITH PILOTS AND RECREATED THE BINDING. THE SUPPORT STRUT WAS CREATING A CHATTER NOISE 
- [SDR DXTA2024110801065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024110801065), Nov 5, 2024: SWITCH. FAULTY. ELEVATOR CONTROL/TRIM: ON DEPARTURE NEITHER RIGHT/LEFT PRIMARY PITCH TRIM SWITCH HAD ANY AFFECT ON TRIM. SECONDARY TRIM INITIALLY DID NOT RESPOND BUT EVENTUALLY
- [SDR DXTA2023022781400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023022781400), Feb 27, 2023: NONE. NONE. MAIN DOOR: MAIN CABIN DOOR DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY RELEASE OR FALL OPEN AFTER UNLOCKING. AFTER 3.5 HOUR FLIGHT, MAIN CABIN DOOR REQUIRED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPE
- [SDR DXTA2022062164290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022062164290), Jun 21, 2022: STRUT. STICKING. MAIN DOOR: MAIN DOOR NEEDS SIGNIFICAN FORCE, PULL TO BRING IT DOWN AFTER IT HAS BEEN RELEASED TO OPEN. SEEMS LIKE A SEAL IS STILL HOLDING IT IN PLACE WHEN OPENE
- [SDR DXTA2022042560860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022042560860), Apr 23, 2022: NONE. NONE. MAIN DOOR: THE MAIN CABIN DOOR IS BINDING BADLY AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN WITHOUT USING FORCE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. (FOUND DURING PRE-FLIGHT) "CORRECTIVE ACTIO
- [SDR 2021F00368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00368), Nov 19, 2021: NONE. NONE. THE NOSE WHEEL WELL CRACKS AT FS 75. THE FRAME (PN: 7413133-59), WEB (PN: 7413133-10), DOUBLERS(PN: 7413133-15 AND 7413133-16) ARE COMMONLY INVOLVED IN THE FAIL
- [SDR 2021F00367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00367), Nov 19, 2021: BRACE. NONE. THE RH MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE ACTUATOR FITTING IS GOUGED FROM CONTACT WITH THE ACTUATOR DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION AND RETRACTION. DAMAGE DETERMINED TO
- [SDR 2021F00366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00366), Nov 19, 2021: BRACE. GOUGED. THE LH MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE ACTUATOR FITTING IS GOUGED FROM CONTACT WITH THE ACTUATOR DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION AND RETRACTION. DAMAGE DETERMINED TO
- [SDR DXTA2021083047810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021083047810), Aug 27, 2021: FILTER. DIRTY. APU BLEED AIR: THE COCKPIT FILLED UP WITH SMOKE AFTER THE APU BLEED AIR WAS TURNED ON. // SIGNOFF // PERFORMED BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF THE APU COMPRESSOR, NO SI
- [SDR DXTA2021052442410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021052442410), May 21, 2021: SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. MLG: LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT ON TAKEOFF. FOLLOWED BY POUNDING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT . GEAR DOWN NORMAL INDICATIONS .///SIGN-OFF///REMOVED AND 
- [SDR DXTA0309202139150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA0309202139150), Mar 7, 2021: DOOR. OUT OF ADJUST. MAIN DOOR: UPON UNLOCK OF DOOR IT DOES NOT FALL OPEN BY ITSELF. MAY TAKE SOME FORCE TO OPEN. GAINED ACCESS TO AIRCRAFT AND CONFIRMED FAULT. AIRCRAFT DID NOT AUT
- [SDR DXTA2020082003992](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020082003992), Aug 18, 2020: HANDLE. BINDING. MAIN CABIN DOOR HANDLE IS JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION. UNABLE TO SECURE DOOR CLOSED. SIGN-OFF. FOUND SLIDING BOLTS HAD SLID INSIDE THE DOOR AND JAMMED THE ENTIR

## 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

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