# N79VB: 2007 Hawker Beechcraft 400A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Hawker Beechcraft 400A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawker-beechcraft-400a) (registry code 4220001, 10 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-5) (registry code 52197)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A16SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16SW) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E25EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E25EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: RK513
- Year built: 2007
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: May 8, 2007
- Certificate issued: August 26, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: AAB789
- Registered owner: [Dsw LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DSW%20LLC)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7236° N, 75.5412° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19801, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=79VB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79VB

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 46 in force

### Matched by airframe (Hawker Beechcraft 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

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5)

- [AD 2008-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-24-10): Fuel Control Hydro Mechanical Unit (HMU) P3 servo · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5, JT15D-5B, JT15D-5F and 1 more. Effective Jan 2, 2009
- [AD 91-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-01-03): Hydromechanical Fuel Control Units · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5, PW118, PW118A and 3 more. Effective Jan 7, 1991

### 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) (4 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
- [SAIB NE-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-07-03): Dual-engine flameouts. Issued Oct 12, 2006

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N79VB.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N79VB.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (134, first 50)

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 (Hawker Beechcraft 400A)

- [STC ST01305WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01305WI-D): Modification of a Collins ALT-50A or ALT-55B Radio Altimeter system installation to a Collins ALT-1000 or ALT-4000 Radio Altimeter system installation in accordance with Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01305WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST01999WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01999WI): Modification to replace the lead-acid battery with a True Blue Power TB40 Nanophosphate Lithium-Ion battery. Peregrine
- [STC ST04187NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04187NY): Installation of of Enode Engine Data Acquisition Unit & Ionode Digital Data Recorder. TBO Extension, LLC
- [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 ST00892LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00892LA): Installation of Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS). VisionSafe LLC
- [STC ST11216DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11216DS): Installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out on Part 25 aircraft. BHE & Associates Ltd
- [STC ST03292CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03292CH): Activation of an 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi System. Elliott Aviation Technical Products Development, Inc
- [STC ST02325LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02325LA): Installation of Rockwell Collins Flight Management System FMC 5000 software Version 4.0. BHE & Associates LTD
- [STC ST01881CH-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01881CH-D): Installation of a Goodrich Avionics Systems LANDMARK Terrain Awarenes and Warning System TAWS8000 (TAWS B) installation. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST04740NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04740NY): Installation of LAI Windshields. Lee Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST01833WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01833WI): Modification of a Rockwell Collins Global Positioning System (GPS) installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC
- [STC ST04723NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04723NY): Installation of LAI Windshields. Lee Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST01070DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01070DE): Installation of the Curtiss-Wright Fortress Flight Data Recorder (with Cockpit Voice Recorder). Peregrine
- [STC ST03330AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03330AT): Installation of Cabin Interior Light Emitting Diode (LED) Reading Lights, Wash Lights, and Air Gaspers. Woven Electronics LLC
- [STC ST04552CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04552CH): Installation of replacement parts consisting of horizontal stabilizer ribs, pivot fitting, and spar attach angle in accordance with Nextant Aerospace Master Data List Document No. NT0027-MDL0-0000, Revision C, dated April 7, 2022, and FAA approved August 30, 2022, or later FAA approved revision. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), Document No. NT0027-ICA0-0100, Revision B, dated July 21, 2022, FAA approved September 6, 2022, or later approved revision is required for this installation. Nextant Aerospace LLC
- [STC ST10959SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10959SC): Installation of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) with Rockwell Collins FMS-6100. Nextant Aerospace
- [STC ST01767WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01767WI): Installation of Winglets. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01821WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01821WI): Installation of Garmin G5000 Integrated Flight Deck with GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). Garmin International Inc
- [STC ST09837AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09837AC): Bleed Air Supply Tubes Improvement Package. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02856CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02856CH): Installation of weather modification equipment for the purpose of modifying weather conditions. Fargo Jet Center LLC
- [STC ST02635LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02635LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with the ACSS NXT-600 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC SA01452CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01452CH): Installation of an air ambulance conversion kit. Med-Pac Inc
- [STC ST01935WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01935WI): Installation of windshield. Lee Aerospace
- [STC ST04180NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04180NY): Installation of LAI CoolView Side Cockpit Windows. Lee Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST00322SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00322SE): Installation of emergency medical stretcher, oxygen, and electrical systems. LifePort LLC
- [STC ST04340NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04340NY): Installation of TCAS 7.1 (ACAS II) upgrade of Prior Existing TCAS 7.0. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC ST02538LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02538LA): Replacement of Pratt and Whitney JT15D-5 series engines with Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines with Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) and associated systems. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02883NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02883NY-D): Installation of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST00835DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00835DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and In functionality using the Garmin GTX 335R and GTX 345R Transponders plus qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC ST03255CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03255CH): Install air ambulance conversion. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed
- [STC ST11164SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11164SC): Upgrade existing ProLine 21 system. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST04279CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04279CH): Installation of Exterior LED lights. Nextant Aerospace
- [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 ST00276WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00276WI): Installation of Kedeg Company 21BC11e Coaleser Assemly. Purolator Facet, Inc
- [STC ST02371LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02371LA): Alteration of a Beechcraft Corporation 400A airplane, to replace Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 series engines with Williams International FJ44-3AP engines (TCDS E3GL) with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and associated systems (Config. A) and (/or) the installation of Nextant Winglets (Config. B). Nextant Aerospace
- [STC ST03110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03110CH): Installation ofL3 Communications Digital Flight Data Recorder. Nextant Aerospace
- [STC ST03389CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03389CH): Installation of Honeywell KHF-950 High Frequency Communication System with Optional Avtech CSD-714 SelCal Decoder. Nextant Aerospace
- [STC ST03473CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03473CH): Installation of the Safe Flight AutoPower Automatic Throttle System (ATS). Nextant Aerospace
- [STC ST03960AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03960AT): Installation of Rockwell Collins Venue In-Flight Entertainment(IFE), Aircell Axxess Cabin II Iridium Phone and High Speed Internet System with Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Astronics 115VAC 60HZ Cabin Inverter, and Emteq LED Cabin Lighting System. Nextant Aerospace
- [STC ST04214CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04214CH): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out transponder. Elliott Aviation Technical Products Development, Inc
- [STC ST09775AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09775AC): Modification of the nose landing gear strut and the addition of pressure tubing and fittings to the nose gear for servicing of the oleo strut. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01637WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01637WI): Activation of the Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) capabilities of previously installed router(s) and Aircraft Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (T-PEDs) Tolerance Testing. 3S Certification LLC
- [STC SA2501SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2501SO): Installation of Whelen Flashing Anticollision Light P/N 90033. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02619AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02619AT): Installation of a Battery Low Voltage Warning/Shutoff System per Master Drawing List MDL RAF01106A dtd 6/10/02 or later FAA approved revision. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01641WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01641WI-D): Installation of Rockwell Collins, Inc. Aircraft Information Management (AIM) System. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00344AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00344AT): Installation of emergency lighting system improvement modification. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST00425AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00425AT): Installation of a Pulse Lighting System. Textron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST00533WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00533WI): Installation of Safe Flight Instrument Corporation N1 Computer System, P/N 6810-1 MOD A. Textron Aviation Inc

All 134: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79VB/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N79VB

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N79VB before.

- [Cancelled 2011-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N79VB-2011-06-03): Robinson Helicopter R44 II, S/N 12925, built 2009. Exported to Russia. Owner: [Hampton Roads Charter Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMPTON%20ROADS%20CHARTER%20SERVICE), [Chesapeake, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesapeake)
- [Cancelled 2006-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N79VB-2006-05-11): Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, S/N 2465, built 1994. Exported to Trinidad and Tobago. Owner: [Brathwaite Valencia L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRATHWAITE%20VALENCIA%20L), [St Thomas, VI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VI/St%20Thomas)

## Related

- Other Hawker Beechcraft 400A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/hawker-beechcraft-400a/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-jt15d-5.md

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