# N708FX: 2022 Textron 408

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Textron 408](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-408) (registry code 2076527, 2 seats)
- Engine: [P&Wc PT6A-65SC](https://openairdocs.org/engine/p-wc-pt6a-65sc) (registry code 51759)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A00016WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00016WI) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 408-0004
- Year built: 2022
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 2022
- Certificate issued: January 11, 2023
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A972D9
- Registered owner: [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP)
- Location: [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0254° N, 89.7893° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 38125, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=708FX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N708FX

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): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Textron 408)

- [AD 2026-14-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-10): Vertical Stabilizer Structure, Horizontal Stabilizer Structure · Textron 408. Effective Aug 18, 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

### Matched by engine (P&Wc PT6A-65SC)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N708FX.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N708FX.

## Service difficulty reports (14)

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 COEA2026100109708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2026100109708), Sep 30, 2026: SKIN. CRACKED. EVIDENCE OF A CRACK ON THE R/H WING AFT SIDE TOWARDS THE OUTBOARD PORTION OF THE FLAP. OPEN
- [SDR COEA2026100108708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2026100108708), Sep 29, 2026: PANEL. DENTED. DENT UNDER LT SPONSON PANEL. OPEN
- [SDR COEA2026010702708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2026010702708), Jan 6, 2026: PRESSURE SWITCH. FAULTED. FLIGHT 8737, ENROUTE GEG - YKM AIR TURNBACK, DURING CRUISE, THE STAB DE-ICE FAIL ILLUMINATED. DUE TO ICING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETUR
- [SDR COEA2025081903708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2025081903708), Aug 11, 2025: PAN. CRACKED. CAPTAIN SEAT SUPPORT PAN CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CREW SEAT IAW 408 MM 25-10-05.
- [SDR COEA2025080702708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2025080702708), Aug 7, 2025: FUEL FILTER. FAULTED. FLT 8737 GEG-YKM AIR TURNBACK NO EMERGENCY DECLARED. FUEL BYPASS LIGHT TURNED ON DURING CLIMB. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH FUEL HEATER FILTERS. LEAK CHECKS GOOD. 
- [SDR COEA2024071222708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2024071222708), Jul 11, 2024: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. WO 259393 NR 3 DISCREPANCY: R/H ENGINE ACCESSORY PANEL BULKHEAD CRACKED. REPLACED THE BULKHEAD IAW CESSNA 408 SMR SMP.
- [SDR COEA2024061219708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2024061219708), Jun 10, 2024: TORQUE TUBE. WORN. WO 258062 NR 3 DISCREPANCY: DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE R/H LOWER COWL INERTIAL SEPERATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSYS, PLAY AND WEAR WAS DISCOVERED O
- [SDR COEA2024061218708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2024061218708), Jun 10, 2024: TORQUE TUBE. WORN. DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE L/H LOWER COWL INERTIAL SEPERATOR TORQUE TUBE ASSY'S, PLAY AND WEAR WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FWD TORQUE TUBE TO IN
- [SDR COEA2024052917708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2024052917708), May 18, 2024: LONGERON. CRACKED. WO 257747 NR 6 DISCREPANCY: DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, THE L/H NACELLE INBOARD SIDE LONGERON UNDER THE ICE VANE ATTACH POINT SHOWS SIGNS OF CRAC
- [SDR COEA2024052916708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2024052916708), May 18, 2024: LONGERON. CRACKED. WO 257747 NR 5 DISCREPANCY: DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, THE R/H NACELLE OUTBOARD SIDE LONGERON IS CRACKED IN BEND RADIUS UNDER THE ICE VANE ACTUA
- [SDR COEA2024032612708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2024032612708), Feb 15, 2024: SKIN. CHAFED. L/H FLAP LE CHAFING FROM INBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR ACCESS PANEL. L/H PANEL FIT INSTALLED PER C408 SRM 51-00-00 AND C408 IPC 57-20-25. L/H FLAP ACTUATOR PANELS MODIF
- [SDR COEA2024032611708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2024032611708), Feb 15, 2024: ACCESS PANEL. CHAFED. R/H FLAP LE CHAFING FROM INBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR ACCESS PANEL. R/H PANEL FIT INSTALLED PER C408 SRM 51-00-00 AND C408 IPC 57-20-25. R/H FLAP ACTUATOR PANELS MODIF
- [SDR COEA2023112902708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2023112902708), Nov 25, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. WO 252637/NR 6 DISCREPANCY: DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE R/H INTAKE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE PANEL IS CRACKED. REPLACED T
- [SDR COEA2023112901708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2023112901708), Nov 25, 2023: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. W/O 252637/NR 8 DISCREPANCY: DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE R/H EXHAUST STACK ASSEMBLY BLEED PORT-TO-INLET ANTI-ICE HOSE 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

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 408)

- [STC SA02825LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825LA): Installation of a Unit Load Device (ULD), including pallet, net, and container. Satco Inc
- [STC SA04553AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04553AT): Installation of a Bulk Load Cargo Handling System, P/N 73604-101,. Telair US, LLC

## Earlier aircraft with N708FX

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N708FX before.

- [Cancelled 2010-12-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N708FX-2010-12-13): Cessna 208B, S/N 208B0429, built 1995. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Federal Express Corporation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORPORATION), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis)

## Related

- Other Textron 408 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-408/aircraft.md
- The P&Wc PT6A-65SC engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/p-wc-pt6a-65sc.md

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