# N870QS: 2024 Textron 700 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Textron 700](https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-700) (registry code 2076819, 14 seats) - Engine: [Honeywell AS907-2-1S](https://openairdocs.org/engine/honeywell-as907-2-1s) (registry code 33403) - Data sheets: [TCDS T00015WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/T00015WI) (Textron Aviation Inc.), [TCDS E00010LA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00010LA) (Honeywell Aerospace US LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 700-0126 - Year built: 2024 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: August 19, 2024 - Certificate issued: September 12, 2024 - Expires: September 30, 2031 - Mode S code: ABF7C5 - Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=870QS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N870QS 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 700) - [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 ### Matched by engine (Honeywell AS907-2-1S) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N870QS. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N870QS. ## Service difficulty reports (3) 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 DXTA2026012306635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026012306635), Jan 22, 2026: HYDRAULIC LINE. LEAKING. INFLIGHT WE RECIEVED THE HYD VOLUME LOW A AMBER CAS ALONG WITH THE SPOILER FAIL OBD AMBER CAS. THE HYDRAULICS SYSTEM A WAS INDICATING 14% AND REMAINED LEVEL THR - [SDR DXTA2025091504927](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025091504927), Sep 11, 2025: LANDING GEAR. FAULTED. AFTER TO RECEIVED AN AMBER GROUND DETECT FAULT MESSAGE. LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND LIKE THE ON GROUND PROTECTION WAS ENGAGING REPEATEDLY. L - [SDR DXTA2025063004050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025063004050), Jun 26, 2025: SQUAT SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. LANDING GEAR HANDLE: AFTER TAKE OFF SELECTED GEAR UP, HANDLE FROZEN IN DOWN POSITION. AMBER CAS, "GROUND DETECT FAULT". FOLLOWED QRH PROCEDURE AND RETURNED FOR ## Service difficulty reports on N870QS not matched to an aircraft (11) They name N870QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR DXTA2017031406383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2017031406383), Mar 14, 2017: DUCT. SEPARATED. WHILE AT CRUISE, HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM REAR BAY. CREW FELT LARGE PRESSURE BUMP AND CABIN WAS CLIMBING AT 2500+ FPM. CABIN ALTITUDE WARNING AND HORN CAME ON. IN - [SDR DXTA2016021206183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2016021206183), Feb 12, 2016: APU. SMOKE. AFTER RUNNING THE APU ON THE GND FOR 7 TO 8 MINUTES, THE CABIN BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE. WE WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE. R & R APU WITH AN - [SDR DXTA2013010305227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2013010305227), Jan 2, 2013: APU. SMOKE. AFTER MX FOR APU BLEED AIR SMOKE IN CABIN, WE RAN APU 10 MINUTES, BLEED AIR ON FOR 5 MINUTES, SMELLED SMOKE, THEN OBSERVED BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT FLOOR AISLE VEN - [SDR DXTA2013012052260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2013012052260), Jan 1, 2013: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. SMOKE IN CABIN, APU ON WITH BLEED AIR ON DURING PREFLIGHT. ENGINES NOT ON. OCCURRED LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AFTER START OF APU, IMMEDIATELY AFTER BLEED WAS OPENED ( - [SDR DXTA2012091405122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2012091405122), Sep 13, 2012: SKIN. CORRODED. DIFFERENT AREAS OF CORROSION ON WINGS FOUND DURING AIRCRAFT REPAINT. PERFORMED A FLUORESCENT DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF THE LT AND RT UPPER WING SKIN SURFACES. - [SDR DXTA2010030404013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2010030404013), Mar 3, 2010: BRAKE. MALFUNCTIONED. ON LANDING, RT BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ON LT SIDE WAS EXCESSIVE IN ORDER TO BRAKE. ACTIVATING RT BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES RESULTED IN NORMAL BRAKING TO TAXI IN. WHE - [SDR DXTA2009031703554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009031703554), Mar 16, 2009: COMPENSATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. NR 2 ENGINE, N1 INDICATION OF 100.3 YELLOW AND VERY QUICKLY WENT TO 100.3 RED. TAKEOFF ABORTED. PERFORMED BOTH ENG DOWNLOADS, REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 TOP AND - [SDR DXTA200802756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200802756), Jan 9, 2008: SPRING. LACK OF LUBE. RT MAIN GEAR RED ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. REMOVED, CLEANED & LUBRICATED SPRING MECHANISM FOR RT DOOR HOOK., T - [SDR DXTA200702717](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702717), Dec 27, 2007: UPLOCK SWITCH. CONTAMINATED. RT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF CLIMBING THRU 17000 FT. FOUND RT GEAR DOOR UPLOCK SWITCH WATER SOAKED - CLEANED & LUBED SWTICH - COL - [SDR DXTA200702349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702349), Jul 19, 2007: TIRE. LOW PRESSURE. AIRPLANE TURNS TO THE LEFT WHEN TRYING TO TRACK STRAIGHT, ESPECIALLY DURING TAKEOFF ROLL REQUIRING ALMOST FULL RT RUDDER AT HIGHER SPEEDS. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AN - [SDR DXTA200701857](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200701857), Jan 16, 2007: SQUAT SWITCH. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. SNOW AND SLUSH ALL GROUND SURFACES. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. JACKED AC AND ACCOMPLISHED GEAR SWINGS, NO DEFECTS WER ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (11) 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 700) - [STC ST12145SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12145SE): Installation of Starlink Aviation System. AeroMech Incorporated - [STC ST04736NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04736NY): True Blue TS28 Emergency Battery Power Supply Replacement. Aerospace Design and Compliance LLC - [STC ST00415BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00415BO): Installation of an NVIS/NVG compatible lighting system and infrared capable exterior lighting. ATI Engineering Services LLC - [STC ST04575AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04575AT): Installation of the Rockwell Collins ALT-1000+/ -4000+ with 5G Filtering. Chippewa Aerospace Inc - [STC ST02812LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02812LA): Installation of the Honeywell EDG-100 Connected Engine Data Access System. Honeywell International Inc - [STC ST04572CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04572CH): Installation of an Airborne Terminal System and a Ka Radome. StandardAero Business Aviation Services LLC - [STC ST02746SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02746SE): Installation of external aerodynamic modifications, interior furnishings and equipment, including provisions for additional non-essential systems. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC ST02694SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02694SE): Group Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airworthiness approval. AeroMech Incorporated - [STC ST04211NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04211NY): Installation of of NSM UNIFIS 3000 G2 Flight Inspection System. Aerospace Design & Compliance LLC - [STC ST01971WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01971WI): Installation of the Garmin G5000 Software Changes & GH-3900 Standby Configuration Updates. Textron Aviation Inc - [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 ## Related - Other Textron 700 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/textron-700/aircraft.md - The Honeywell AS907-2-1S engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/honeywell-as907-2-1s.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.