# N626QS: 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: 680A0164 - Year built: 2018 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: October 31, 2018 - Certificate issued: May 5, 2022 - Expires: May 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A82DF6 - Owner type: Co-owned - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=626QS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N626QS 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 N626QS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N626QS. ## Service difficulty reports (20) 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 DXTA2026082409385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026082409385), Aug 21, 2026: BATTERY. NO TEST. EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL NOT TEST IN THE ARM POSITION AFTER BEING SHUTDOWN OVERNIGHT. AFM ALLOWED CHARGING FOR 30 MINUTES PRODUCES A PASSED TEST. REMOVED AND REPLA - [SDR DXTA2025121706135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025121706135), Dec 14, 2025: PUMP. DEFECTIVE. ON VISUAL APPROACH TO ASE WE RECEIVED A CAS MESSAGE OF: HYD VOLUME LOW. PERFORMED THE QRH CHECKLIST, COORDINATED WITH FODM/DISPATCH/ATC A DIVERT TO EGE WITH AN - [SDR DXTA2024120501367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024120501367), Dec 2, 2024: AILERON. GROUND DAMAGE. AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY LAS VEGAS OPERATIONS ESCORT PICKUP TRUCK (SECURITY). AIRCRAFT WAS STATIONARY AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AT THE AFT RIGHT WING AREA. THE A - [SDR DXTA2024112701269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024112701269), Nov 24, 2024: BATTERY PACK. NO TEST. EMER LIGHTS FAILED PREFLIGHT TEST, PATH AND DOWNWASH LIGHTS NOT ILLUMINATED. COMPLETED CHECKLIST AND ATTEMPTED BATT CHARGE NOT SUCCESSFUL. REMOVED AND REPLACED - [SDR DXTA2024071712373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024071712373), Jul 17, 2024: BATTERY. NO TEST. DURING POWER ON CHECKLIST EMER LIGHTS WOULD NOT TEST. WE DID THE AFM PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING THE BATTERIES. AFTER COMPLETED THE EMER LIGHTS WOULD WORK WITH THE S - [SDR DXTA2024061112018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024061112018), Jun 10, 2024: ENGINE. BIRD INGESTION. INGESTED A SEAGULL AT ROTATION INTO THE LEFT ENGINE. THERE IS AT LEAST ONE VISIBLY DAMAGED FAN BLADE. COMPLIED WITH BORESCOPE INSPECTION AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF B - [SDR DXTA2023112910179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023112910179), Nov 28, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. MAIN DOOR: MAIN CABIN DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. DOOR LIFTS TO THE END OF THE FULL CYCLE BUT HANDLE CANNOT BE CLOSED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. FEELS LIKE THERE IS MECHA - [SDR DXTA2023092196040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023092196040), Sep 20, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. THERE IS A BINDING ALONG WITH AN AUDIBLE NOISE IN THE CONTROL YOKE WHEN MOVING THE AILERONS LEFT AND RIGHT. DURING OCF FOR DUEL ENGINE CHANGE - RETURNED TO AIRP - [SDR DXTA2022061563950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022061563950), Jun 15, 2022: LIGHT. DISCONNECTED. LAV EMERG LIGHT: FLOOR EMER LIGHT IN LAV IS INOP. ALL OTHER LAV, CABIN AND EXTERIOR EMER LIGHTS WORK. FOUND FLOOR LIGHT DICONNECTED, RESECURED CONNECTOR TIIE EM - [SDR DXTA2022061063340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022061063340), Jun 3, 2022: SWITCH. INTERMITTENT. MAIN EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: MAIN EXIT SIGN STSYS ON WITH NO BATTERY POWER AND SWITCH OFF //SIGNOFF// ARRIVED AT NC AND VERFIED FAULT. GAINED ACESS TO THE REAR INERTIA - [SDR 2022F00196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00196), Apr 20, 2022: LANDING GEAR. CHAFED. MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION (LEFT/RIGHT) SIDE BRACE LUG DAMAGE (MINOR CHAFE). ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING REPAIR LETTER DQ34442M1 DATED APRIL 19, 2 - [SDR DXTA2021122954400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021122954400), Dec 28, 2021: G SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. MAIN EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: WITH EMER LTS SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. L AND R BATT SWITCHES OFF AND AIRCRAFT BATTERIES DISCONNECTED, EXIT LIGH ON TOP OF MAIN CABIN DOOR S - [SDR DXTA2021122754090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021122754090), Dec 23, 2021: NONE. DEFECTIVE. CABIN EMERG LIGHT: DURING SECURING AIRCRAFT AT END OF DAY, LIGHTED EXIT SIGNS AT MED REMAINED ILLUMINATED. UPON REVISITING EMER LIGHT SWITCH ON COCKPIT OVERHEAD - [SDR DXTA2021121653600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021121653600), Dec 15, 2021: NONE. NONE. WITH POWER REMOVED FROM THE AIRPLANE THE FORWARD FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT (SEAT 10), AND ALL THREE MAIN CABIN DOOR EXIT SIGNS REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THEY STAY ON IN A - [SDR DXTA2021111551810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021111551810), Nov 12, 2021: BATTERY. DEFECTIVE. CABIN EMERG LIGHT: WITH EMER SWITCH OFF, MAIN BATTERY SWITCH OFF, AND MAIN SHIP BATTERIES DISCONNECTED, EMERG EXIT SIGN/LIGHT AND FLOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT REM - [SDR DXTA2021101150060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021101150060), Oct 10, 2021: BATTERY. DEFECTIVE. MAIN EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: EMERGENCY LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH NUMBER ONE BATTERY PACK REMAIN ON WITH EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. (EXIT LIGHT OVER MAIN - [SDR DXTA2021080446340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021080446340), Aug 3, 2021: LIGHT. MALFUNCTIONED. MAIN EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WILL NOT EXTINGUISH. GAINED ACCESS TO INERTIA SWITCH, RESET SWITCH, EMERGENCY LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED - [SDR 2021F00290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00290), Jul 1, 2021: SKIN. DENTED. TWO SIZEABLE DENTS ON TOP OF THE RH WING ABOUT HALFWAY UP THE WING AND MIDWAY THROUGH THE WING CHORD LINE. - [SDR DXTA2020092104114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020092104114), Sep 21, 2020: SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. MAIN CABIN DOOR EXIT SIGN AND LIGHT UNDER SEAT 10 WILL NOT EXTINGUISH WHEN EMER LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF. SIGN OFF. RESET INERTIA SWITCH NO 1. OPS CHECK GOOD, ALL - [SDR DXTA2020051103677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020051103677), May 9, 2020: HYDRAULIC LINE. CRACKED. HYD VOLUME LOW AMBER CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. VOLUME WENT TO ZERO. ON POST FLIGHT LEFT ENGINE WAS COVERED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID WITH FLUID DRAINING FRO ## Service difficulty reports on N626QS not matched to an aircraft (18) They name N626QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR DXTA2011052504590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2011052504590), May 24, 2011: ACTUATOR. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, MLG & FLAPS RETRACTED. HYD PRESSURE, STAB MISCOMPARE & GEAR UNLOCK LIGHTS STAYED ON. ON RETURN FOR LANDING FLAPS & MLG LOWERED, ALL NORMAL. R & R - [SDR DXTA2010122204372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2010122204372), Dec 20, 2010: RUDDER CONTROL. FROZEN. ON LANDING, DISCOVERED RUDDER FROZEN. TAXIED BY BRAKING ONLY. ONLY ABLE TO MOVE RUDDER AFTER APPROX 15 MINUTES ON GROUND. INSPECTED FUSELAGE STINGER FAIRING DRA - [SDR DXTA2010081704195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2010081704195), Aug 16, 2010: RELAY. MALFUNCTIONED. ON FINAL AFTER GEAR EXTENSION, LOW BRAKE PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR AND ANTI-SKID INOP ANNUNCIATOR BOTH CAME ON AND STAYED ILLUMINATED. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO ST - [SDR DXTA2009041303597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009041303597), Apr 9, 2009: WARNING SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. RT ENGINE ANTI-ICE ANNUNCIATOR AND MASTER CAUTION COMES ON WITH THE ENGINE/WING ANTI-ICE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. REMOVED AND REPLACED R/H ENGINE STATOR VALV - [SDR DXTA2009040603579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009040603579), Apr 4, 2009: UPLOCK SWITCH. ILLUMINATED. AFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR WAS RETRACTED AND UNLOCK LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT. CYCLED GEAR AND LIGHT REMAINED ON HYD PRESS LIGHT WAS NOT ON. HYD PRESS LIGHT WAS NOT ON. F - [SDR DXTA2009010403461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009010403461), Jan 4, 2009: CONTROL VALVE. INOPERATIVE. ON TAKEOFF, INTIAL GEAR RETRACTION WAS NORMAL. 3-5 SEC LATER DURING FLAP RETRACTION RED UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUM. A LOUD THUMPING SOUND FROM THE NOSE GEAR. HYD PRESS - [SDR DXTA2009010503461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009010503461), Jan 4, 2009: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. DURING FLAP RETRACTION, RED LANDING GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. - [SDR DXTA200702726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702726), Dec 28, 2007: ACTUATOR. BYPASSING. EMERGENCY DECLARED. ON POST FLT DISCOVERED LEFT FLAP EXTENDED ABOUT ONE INCH & RT FLAP FULLY RETRACTED FLUSH WITH THE FLAP HANDLE IN THE FULL UP POSITION. ' HYD - [SDR DXTA200701907](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200701907), Feb 2, 2007: TRIM SYSTEM. STUCK. AFTER TAKEOFF, COULD NOT ENGAGE AUTOPILOT. MANUAL PITCH TRIM STUCK, COULD NOT MOVE. ELECTRIC TRIM NORMAL. YAW DAMPER OPS NORMAL, PRESSED AUTOPILOT RELEASE BUTTO - [SDR DXTA200601518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601518), Jul 24, 2006: UPLOCK SWITCH. LOOSE. GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED (FLAPS AND STAB IN NORMAL POSITION) GEAR CYCLED,LIGHT REMAINED ON W/HYD PRESS SEGMENT LIGHT. - INSPECTED LANDING GEAR UPLOCK SYSTE - [SDR DXTA200601506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601506), Jul 17, 2006: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER GEAR RETRACTION UNLOCK LIGHT STAYED ON. CYCLED THE GEAR WITH SAME INDICATION PLUS HDY PRESS ANNUNCIATOR REMAINED ON. EXERCISED CHECKLIST PROCEDURE AND THE - [SDR DXTA200601487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601487), Jul 7, 2006: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. ELEVATOR TRIM MALFUNCTIONED DURING FLIGHT. REMOVED & REPLACED LT & RT AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES AND PULLEY IAW CESSNA 560XL M/M CHAPT 27-31-00& 27-32-02. - [SDR DXTA200601294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601294), Mar 13, 2006: POSITION SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. LANDING GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT REMAINS ON WITH LANDING GEAR RETRACTED AND WITH FLICKERING HYD LIGHT. ADJUSTED LT MLG UPLOCK SWITCH TO MATCH NLG AND RT MLG. CYCLED GE - [SDR DXTA200500687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500687), Apr 19, 2005: RELAY. FAILED. LO BRAKE PRESS & ANTISKID INOP ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED AT START OF T/O ROLL CAUSING WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM WAS USED. TROUBLESHOT TO P - [SDR CWQR20050004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CWQR20050004), Apr 11, 2005: SUPPORT BRACKET. MISINSTALLED. DURING PHASE 1-4 INSPECTION FOUND LOWER OUTBOARD BARREL SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING MANUFACTURE. - [SDR DXTA200400501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200400501), Dec 27, 2004: BRAKE. FIRE. ON TAXI IN, GROUND PERSONNEL NOTICED THE LT WHEEL WELL HAD A FIRE, FLIGHT CREW DID NOT NOTICE ANY GRINDING, PULLING, OR VIBRATION INDICATING A PROBLEM. INSPECTE - [SDR DXTA200400445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200400445), Nov 12, 2004: ANTI-SKID SYS. INOPERATIVE. ON APPROACH, BROUGHT THE LANDING GEAR DOWN BOTH ANTI-SKID INOP AND LOW BRAKE PRESSURE ANNUNCIATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. CYCLED THE GEAR AND RAN THE CHECKLIST, - [SDR DXTA200400302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200400302), May 2, 2004: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER TAKE OFF FROM FFC NOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, DIVERTED TO ATL AND LANDED SAFELY. ITEM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. ## 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.