# N597QS: 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: 680A0156 - Year built: 2018 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: September 28, 2018 - Certificate issued: November 6, 2023 - Expires: November 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A7B8D7 - Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=597QS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N597QS 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 N597QS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N597QS. ## 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 DXTR2026101701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTR2026101701), Oct 17, 2026: TURBINE BLADES. CRACKED. 2ND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R & R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD. - [SDR 2026FA0000841](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000841), Oct 16, 2026: BLADES. CRACKED. RIGHT ENGINE 200 HOUR BORESCOPE REINSPECT FINDS ONE HPT STAGE 2 BLADE OUT OF LIMITS AT .225" PER P&WC SI 33-2026R3 DATED OCT 09/2026 RESOLUTION: REMOVE UNSERVIC - [SDR DXTA2024091000490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024091000490), Sep 9, 2024: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. CABIN EMERG LIGHT: SEAT 3 EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. UPPER AND LOWER. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY WITH SERVICEABLE EMERGENCY BATTERY. PER - [SDR DXTA2024090900474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024090900474), Sep 8, 2024: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. CABIN EMERG LIGHT: SEAT 3 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOP AFTER AIRPLANE SITS IN EXCESS OF 30 MINS AFTER SHUTDOWN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: C/W CESSNA CE-680A EMERGENCY LI - [SDR DXTA2023062689380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023062689380), Jun 26, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. AS SOON AS LIFTED OFF FROM RUNWAY ACIDIC FUMES WERE DETECTED COMING FROM BEHIND PILOTS PANEL. CONFIRMED NO SMOKE IN CABIN & FUMES NOT COMING FROM OVERHEAD WEMAC - [SDR 2021F00091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00091), Apr 28, 2021: COVER. CORRODED. AGB AFT COVER CORRODED. ACCOMPLISHED PRATT & WHITNEY DAA2021-339-PW306D1-CN0313 DATED APRIL 22, 2021; DEVIATION LETTER - ENGINE MODEL PW306D1 SERIAL NUMBER CN03 - [SDR 2021F00090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00090), Apr 28, 2021: COVER. CORRODED. AFT AGB COVER CORRODED. ACCOMPLISHED PRATT & WHITNEY DAA2021-340-PW306D1-CN0314 DATED APRIL 22, 2021; DEVIATION LETTER - ENGINE MODEL PW306D1 SERIAL NUMBER CN03 - [SDR 2021F00089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00089), Apr 28, 2021: COVER. CORRODED. AGB AFT COVER CORRODED. ACCOMPLISHED PRATT & WHITNEY DAA2021-339-PW306D1-CN0313 DATED APRIL 22, 2021; DEVIATION LETTER - ENGINE MODEL PW306D1 SERIAL NUMBER CN03 - [SDR 2021F00088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00088), Apr 28, 2021: COVER. CORRODED. AGB AFT COVER CORROSION. ACCOMPLISHED PRATT & WHITNEY DAA2021-340-PW306D1-CN0314 DATED APRIL 22, 2021; DEVIATION LETTER - ENGINE MODEL PW306D1 SERIAL NUMBER CN0 - [SDR 2020FA0000557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000557), Dec 19, 2020: SKIN. DAMAGED. LEADING EDGE SKIN 6922520-6 HAS 3 OVERSIZED HOLES. TEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING MEMO DQ28282 DATED DEC. 19, 2020. - [SDR 2020FA0000556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000556), Dec 19, 2020: SKIN. DENTED. DENT REPORTED TO THE RT WING OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE (WS 330). DENT IS APPROXIMATELY 3.0" X 1.5" X 0.049, REFERENCE TEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING MEMO DQ25252M1 DA ## 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.