# N68GS: Raytheon 400A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Raytheon 400A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raytheon-400a) (registry code 7150010, 10 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A16SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16SW) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: RK-391
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Certificate issued: December 10, 2025
- Expires: December 31, 2032
- Mode S code: A90185
- Registered owners: [Friesen Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIESEN%20GROUP%20INC), [Tullis Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TULLIS%20INC)
- Location: [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 40.5772° N, 122.4547° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 96001, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=68GS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68GS

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 44 in force

### Matched by airframe (Raytheon 400A)

- [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 2014-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-06): Flight Controls · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 1 more. Effective Nov 28, 2014
- [AD 2014-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-15): Stabilizers · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 1 more. Effective Sep 5, 2014
- [AD 2013-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-07): Electrical Power System Wiring · Textron 400A. Effective Mar 19, 2013
- [AD 2011-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-03-12): Aft fuselage · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Mar 14, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2009-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-02): Flightcrew seats · Textron 400, 400A, MU-300 and 1 more. Effective Apr 30, 2009
- [AD 2007-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-24-01): Undersized, and consequently unprotected, wire in the galley cabinets. · Textron 400A. Effective Jan 2, 2008
- [AD 2007-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-05): Engine cowling panels · Textron 400, 400A and 400T. Effective Oct 23, 2007
- [AD 2006-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-21-02): Operating Limitations, Abnormal Procedures, and Normal Procedures · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 1 more. Effective Oct 25, 2006
- [AD 2006-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-16): Generator control unit (GCU) installation kits · Textron 400 and 400A. Effective Sep 5, 2006
- [AD 2004-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-02): Spoiler mixer bay · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 2 more. Effective Dec 1, 2004
- [AD 2004-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-15): TAWS8000 terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) · Cessna 421, 500, 501 and 18 more. Effective Jun 7, 2004
- [AD 2004-03-35](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-03-35): Printed circuit board (PCB) · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Mar 24, 2004
- [AD 2003-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-10-13): Low-pressure oxygen tubing · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Jul 1, 2003
- [AD 2002-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-13): Flight management computers (FMC) · Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (CL-604), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), 400A and 2 more. Effective Dec 20, 2002
- [AD 2002-01-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-23): Left Engine Forward Carry-Through Mount Bracket · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 2 more. Effective Feb 14, 2002
- [AD 2001-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-11): AFM - Emergency Procedures Section - Loss of Airspeed · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 2 more. Effective Dec 11, 2001
- [AD 2001-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-07): Bus Bars · Textron 400A. Effective Nov 15, 2001
- [AD 2001-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-03-06): Bleed Air Supply Tube Assembly · Textron 400, 400A, MU-300 and 1 more. Effective Mar 22, 2001
- [AD 2000-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-04): Anti-Skid Valve Assembly · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 2 more. Effective Jan 17, 2001
- [AD 2000-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-12): Wing Ice Protection System · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Jun 16, 2000
- [AD 2000-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-05-06): Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle Squibs · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Apr 12, 2000
- [AD 99-21-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-21-26): Airplane Flight Manual Changes - Icing Conditions · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 1 more. Effective Nov 22, 1999
- [AD 99-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-21-08): Fuel Drain Tube Assembly · Textron 400A. Effective Nov 12, 1999
- [AD 98-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-20): Autopilot Servo Actuators · Alliedsignal Avionics Autopilot Servo Actuators, Mystere-Falcon 20 - C5, Mystere-Falcon 20 - D5 and 17 more. Effective Jun 2, 1998
- [AD 98-06-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-06-30): Outflow/Safety Valves · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 2 more. Effective Apr 24, 1998
- [AD 96-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-03): Flap Roller Retention Components · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Jan 24, 1997
- [AD 95-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-06): Modify Standby Instrument Lighting System · Textron 400, 400A and 400T. Effective Jan 16, 1996
- [AD 95-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-05): Securing Rivets On Control Push Rods · Textron 400A. Effective Jan 16, 1996
- [AD 95-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-18-04): Autopilot & Rudder Boost Improvement Kit · Textron 400 and 400A. Effective Oct 10, 1995
- [AD 94-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-11-09): Main Landing Gear Wire Harness · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Jul 7, 1994
- [AD 94-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-09): Cabin Seat Frames · Textron 400A. Effective Apr 7, 1994
- [AD 94-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-04-07): Main Landing Gear Hubcaps · Textron 400A. Effective Mar 7, 1994
- [AD 93-25-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-25-15): Escape Hatch Substructure Rivets · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Feb 14, 1994
- [AD 94-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-06): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II Processors · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 176 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994
- [AD 93-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-20-01): Engine Electronic Fuel Control Wiring · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Nov 2, 1993
- [AD 93-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-12): Emergency Door Frame Support · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Oct 13, 1993
- [AD 93-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-09-11): Aft Fuel Filler Tank Installation · Textron 400A. Effective Jun 17, 1993
- [AD 93-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-02-12): Left-Hand Interstage (LH ITT) Circuit Breaker Wiring · Textron 400A. Effective Mar 26, 1993
- [AD 93-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-01-08): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision · Textron 400, 400A, 400T and 1 more. Effective Mar 4, 1993
- [AD 93-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-01-07): End Clevis Fitting · Textron 400A and 400T. Effective Mar 2, 1993
- [AD 92-16-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-14): Fuselage Fuel Tanks · Textron 400A. Effective Sep 1, 1992

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 96-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-17-10) (historical): Outflow/Safety Valve · Raytheon 200 Model or Series (all), 2000, 300 and 5 more. Effective Sep 24, 1996
- [AD 96-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-03-07) (historical): Flightcrew Seat · 400, 400A and MU-300-10. Effective Mar 13, 1996
- [AD 94-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-25-10) (historical): AFM - Icing Conditions · Hawker Beechcraft 400, 400A, 400T and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 1994

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB CE-18-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-24): Flap Cable Inspection. Issued Aug 27, 2018
- [SAIB NM-13-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-13-19): Airfoil Anti/De-ice System. Issued Mar 11, 2013
- [SAIB NM-12-25](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-12-25): Auto Flight: Altitude Controller. Issued Apr 16, 2012

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N68GS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N68GS.

## Service difficulty reports (6)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Reports filed since March 27, 1996, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

- [SDR 9JLA2023021539963](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JLA2023021539963), Feb 12, 2023: STARTER GEN. FAILED. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO START THE RIGHT ENGINE AS THERE WAS NO ROTATION OF THE ENGINE. ALL OTHER PRESTART INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE
- [SDR 9JLA2022021734660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JLA2022021734660), Feb 13, 2022: OXYGEN MASK. BROKEN. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT DURING PREFLIGHT CHECKS IT WAS DISCOVERED THE PILOTS OXYGEN MASK GOGGLE PURGE LEVER WAS MISSING. THE BASE MAINTENANCE TEAM REMOVED
- [SDR 9JLA2021073034788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JLA2021073034788), Jul 24, 2021: BLOWER. INTERMITTENT. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE COCKPIT VAPOR CYCLE AIRCON BLOWER INTERMITTENT INOP. TRIP WAS DELAYED. OPERATIONS CONTINUED PER MEL. THE MAINTENANCE VENDOR ACTIVA
- [SDR 9JLA2021033034755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JLA2021033034755), Mar 16, 2021: PCB. DEFECTIVE. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE LEFT BOOST PUMP LIGHT WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH DURING BEFORE TAXI CHECKS. MOMENTARY FLASH OF LEFT FUEL PRESSURE LOW ANNUNCIATOR WH
- [SDR 9JLA20201209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JLA20201209), Dec 6, 2020: WARNING MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT DURING FLIGHT THE "LEFT BOOST PUMP" ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CREW RAN THE LOSS OF PUMP CHECKLIST AND COMPLETED THE FLIGHT. THE
- [SDR WC72201609001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WC72201609001), Sep 22, 2016: FASTENER. BROKEN. IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WERE THREE RIVET HEADS MISSING FROM THE RT INLET LIP

## Earlier aircraft with N68GS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N68GS before.

- [Cancelled 1996-03-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68GS-1996-03-27): Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D, S/N 300678D. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)

## Related

- Other Raytheon 400A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/raytheon-400a/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Raytheon 400A: https://openairdocs.org/model/raytheon-400a/stcs.md

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