# N962QS: 2024 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: 680A0415 - Year built: 2024 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-fan - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: December 14, 2024 - Certificate issued: June 22, 2026 - Expires: June 30, 2033 - Mode S code: AD6503 - Owner type: Co-owned, fractional ownership - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=962QS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N962QS 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 N962QS. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20250227001479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250227001479I), Feb 27, 2025: Textron Aviation Inc 680A (N962QS), Concord, NC, Minor damage. The aircraft struck several birds during takeoff and returned to land runway 20. Maintenance removed and replaced the right engine. No other damage was found. ## Reports on N962QS not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N962QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 20060928028959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060928028959I), Sep 28, 2006: Cessna 750 (N962QS), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing at cmh the flight crew discovered that part of the right engine cowl was missing. ## Service difficulty reports (7) 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 DXTA2026072108901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026072108901), Jul 18, 2026: BATTERY. DEFECTIVE. RECEIVED L BATTERY OVER TEMP CAS MESSAGE AFTER TAKEOFF. RAN QRC & QRH AND BATTERY TEMPERATURE SLOWLY CAME DOWN. RETURNED BACK TO MDW. REMOVED DEFECTIVE BATTERY - [SDR DXTA2026050407853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026050407853), Apr 29, 2026: UPLOCK SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. WHEN SELECTING THE MLG DOWN, RECIEVED MLG DISAGREE RT CAS MESSAGE ALONG WITH A RT MAIN AMBER X FOR RT MLG IND. RAN QRC FOR GEAR DISAGREE RT CAS MESSAGE & STILL - [SDR DXTA2025121506108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025121506108), Dec 12, 2025: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUM IN ON, ILLUM IN ARM EXCEPT AFT EXIT LIGHT & TOW KICK LIGHT IN SEAT 9. CHARGED BATTERIES FOR 30 MINS. SAME, CHARGED BATTERIES AGAI - [SDR DXTA2025101005247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025101005247), Oct 8, 2025: LEVER. DETACHED. UPON ACTUATING THE DOOR TO LET OUR OWNERS EGRESS, MAIN CABIN DOOR FORWARD LEVER FELL OUT OF PLACE AS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE HAS GONE MISSING. DIDN'T NOTICE ANYT - [SDR DXTA2025061903959](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025061903959), Jun 18, 2025: BOLT. BROKEN. TRYING TO RAISE DOOR AND HARDWARE FELL OFF FROM THE MOTOR ROD AND DISCONNECTED THE TIE ROD TO THE DOOR. REPLACED HARDWARE IAW CE-680A AMM 52-15-10 PERFORMED OPS - [SDR DXTA2025052903666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025052903666), May 27, 2025: DOOR. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER A 3 HOUR LEG, 30 MIN TURN, 1.5 HOUR LEG, 30 MIN TURN AND ANOTHER 1.0 LEG THE MAIN CABIN DOOR WAS BECOMING MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. IT TOOK EXCESS - [SDR DXTA2025030302524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025030302524), Feb 27, 2025: ENGINE. BIRD INGESTION. UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: BIRD STRIKE RIGHT WING, MULTIPLE BIRD STRIKE RIGHT ENGINE INTAKE WITH FOD INGESTION WITH BURNING SMELL IN CABIN AFTER STRIKE. DECLARED ## Service difficulty reports on N962QS not matched to an aircraft (25) They name N962QS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR DXTA2016081306280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2016081306280), Aug 13, 2016: COALESCER BAG. TORN. WHEN ANTI-ICE IS TURNED ON IN FLIGHT, THERE IS A STRONG BURNING, SMOKEY ODOR THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE WEMACS. ODOR DISSIPATED WHEN THE ANTI-ICE IS SELECTED - [SDR DXTA2014080605850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2014080605850), Aug 7, 2014: PROBE. UNSERVICEABLE. THE RAT HEAT FAIL R CAS MSG CAME ON DURING CLIMB. THE MSG WOULD CYCLE EVERY 10 SECONDS. REMOVED DEFECTIVE RT RAT PROBE & INSTALLED A REPLACEMENT UNIT. OPERATION - [SDR DXTA2013120205585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2013120205585), Nov 28, 2013: STRIKER. EXCESS PLAY. ON DEPARTURE GEAR HANDLE WAS PUT IN UP POSITION. THE MAIN GEAR RETRACTED BUT THE NOSE GEAR STAYED EXTENDED & THE RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. APPROXIMATEL - [SDR DXTA2012121805208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2012121805208), Dec 12, 2012: BATTERY. OVERTEMP. BATTERY OVERTEMP IN FLIGHT. AT FL350, MASTER WARNING WITH RED CAS MESSAGE: BATTERY 2 OVERTEMP. CHECKLIST COMPLIED WITH. OBSERVED TEMP BETWEEN 35C-100C. R & R LT - [SDR DXTA2012030504903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2012030504903), Mar 4, 2012: BRAKE SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKES, ARE EXTREMELY GRABBY. PEFORMED ALL BRAKES BLEEDING PROCEDURE IAW AMM 32-42-00. LEAK CHECKED GOOD. BLEW OUT BRAKE ASSY OF DUST. TAXIE - [SDR DXTA2012022704889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2012022704889), Feb 24, 2012: COALESCER BAG. ODOR. ON GROUND WITH APU AND BOTH PACKS RUNNING, CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE WHICH HAD A SULFUR ODOR TO IT. REPLACED BOTH COALESCER'S WITH NEW IAW MM 12-10-01, OP'S CHECK - [SDR DXTA2011110304770](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2011110304770), Nov 1, 2011: BRAKE. DRAGGING. LEFT BRAKE DRAGGING WHEN APPLIED. PERFORMED POWER BRAKE AND ANTISKID SYS BLEEDING IAW AMM 32-42-00. OPS AND LEAK CHECKED GOOD. PERFORM POWER BRAKE SYS FUNCTIONA - [SDR DXTA2010060204108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2010060204108), Jun 1, 2010: ELEMENT. FAILED. ON GROUND WITH APU RUNNING, A FOOT LONG ORANGE FLAME WAS OBSERVED EMANATING FROM VENT ON COPILOTS SIDE ON BELLY. REMOVED ACCESS PANEL OVER DRAIN ASSY. REMOVED O - [SDR DXTA2010010403925](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2010010403925), Jan 2, 2010: ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. NOSE GEAR LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN GEAR HANDLE PLACE DOWN. ACTIVATED BLOW DOWN SYS NOSE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED DEFECTIVE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR AND INSTA - [SDR DXTA2009102603824](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009102603824), Oct 25, 2009: TERMINAL. LOOSE. FLAPS FAIL CAS MESSAGE DURING TAKEOFF, RAN CHECKLIST,WOULD NOT RESET UPON LANDING,FLAPS STARTED WORKING AGAIN, FAULT CODE 2 AND 8. RIGGED RT FLAP SYSTEM RESOLVE - [SDR DXTA2009042003605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009042003605), Apr 20, 2009: COALESCER BAG. DIRTY. CHEMICAL ODOR COMING FROM COCKPIT AND CABIN PACS. REPLACED RT COALESCER SOCK. LEAK & OPS CHECK GOOD. DONE IAW MM 12-10-01-160. - [SDR DXTA2009041303593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009041303593), Apr 11, 2009: COMPRESSOR. LEAKING. SMOKE/ODOR FROM COCKPIT PAC IN FLIGHT. SHUT PAC OFF IAW CHECKLIST. REMOVED & REPLACED COCKPIT ECU, ACM, OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD IAW MM 21-51-00. - [SDR DXTA2008120303387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2008120303387), Dec 3, 2008: ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 200 AND 250 PITCH FELL FAIL CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. REMOVED ACTUATOR AND INSTALLED COMPLETED PITCH FEEL SYS FUNCTIONAL TEST, FOUND N - [SDR DXTA2008120503387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2008120503387), Dec 3, 2008: WARNING MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 200 AND 250 PITCH FEEL FAIL CAS MSG ILLUMINATED. - [SDR DXTA200802860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200802860), Feb 10, 2008: FLAP SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. ON APPROACH, SELECTED FLAPS TO 35 AND THE FLAPS WENT TO ABOUT 20 AND GOT A FLAPS FAIL EICAS MESSAGE. DOWNLOADED FAULTS BITE CODES 2 AND 8, RESET BITE. OPERATED - [SDR DXTA200702603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702603), Nov 10, 2007: TUBE. DAMAGED. IN LEVEL CRUISE FLIGHT, (RT WING O' FULL) CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. FUEL WAS SEEN VENDING FROM RT WING. TOTAL FUEL 6470 NR- RT TANK 3240 NR TURNED OFF CTR WING X - [SDR DXTA200702325](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702325), Jul 10, 2007: ROLL SERVO. INOPERATIVE. AT CRUISE FL 450 WOULD FAIL TRANSFER TO FGB-B AND RESET WITHIN 30 SECONDS THEN FGC B WOULD FAIL TRANSFER TO FGC-A THEN RESET WITHIN 30 SECONDS. THE AUTOPILOT WO - [SDR DXTA200702006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702006), Mar 7, 2007: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. AMBER (PITCH FEEL FAIL) CAME ON DESCENDING OUT OF 4000 FT FOR 3000 FT AUTOPILOT ON 220 KTS: COMPLIED WITH CHECKLIST. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINS OF HAND FLYING. LIGHT WE - [SDR DXTA200701988](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200701988), Mar 2, 2007: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. ON 2 SEPERATE T/O ROLLS AT 60-70 KTS BOTH YD AND MACH TRIM CAME OFF. T.O.S WERE BOTH ABORTED . NOTE: PITOT HEAT INDICATED WORKING AND WAS LT ON FROM TAXI OUT TO - [SDR DXTA200601665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601665), Oct 17, 2006: LANDING GEAR. FROZEN. LANDING GEAR DID NOT RETRACT UNTIL 3RD TRY. FIRST 2 ATTEMPTS FROZEN IN DOWN POSITION. REMOVED UPPER AND LOWER BARREL ASSEMBLY FROM NOSE AND REPLACED WITH SERVIC - [SDR DXTA200601619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200601619), Sep 28, 2006: DOOR. DEPARTED. RIGHT SIDE ENGINE COWL DEPARTED AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE COWLING, REMOVED FROM N947QS S/N 750-0047. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO MANUFACTURER FOR FOR IN - [SDR DXTA200500974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500974), Sep 17, 2005: WHEEL. LOOSE. TAKEOFF ABORTED UNDER 80 KTS DUE TO SEVERE VIBRATION FROM NOSEWHEEL. INSPECTED BOTH NOSE WHEELS AND TIRES, FOUND LEFT WHEEL LOOSE. REMOVED BOTH WHEELS, CHECKED - [SDR DXTA200500793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500793), Jun 20, 2005: GROUND WIRE. FAULTY. DURING CLIMB AROUND FL270, OBSERVED AN AMBER "FLAPS FAIL" CAS MESSAGE. IT RESET/WENT OUT WHEN PRESSED THE FLAP RESET BUTTON. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. ON APPROACH - [SDR DXTA200500758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500758), Jun 8, 2005: UPLOCK SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. CLIMBING THRU FL400 HEARD A THUMP, THEN THE RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT CAME ON. DESCENDING THRU FL300, HEARD ANOTHER THUMP THEN THE GEAR (RED) UNSAFE LIGHT WENT OUT. - [SDR DXTA200500698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500698), Apr 25, 2005: ACM. UNSERVICEABLE. STRONG SULFUR ACID ODOR WITH NO SMOKE PRESENT WAS OBSERVED IN COCKPIT ONLY. OCCURRED DURING INITIAL DESCENT FROM CRUISE ALTITUDE AND BECAME STRONGER AGAIN IN LA ## 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.