# Service difficulty reports: N689QS, cancelled Jul 21, 2026

A list on [N689QS, cancelled Jul 21, 2026](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N689QS-2026-07-21.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

- [SDR DXTA2026021606905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026021606905.md): Sign · inoperative · Feb 14, 2026 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LIGHT ON FRONT OF LAV IS INOP CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED OLD LAV EXIT LIGHT AND INSTALLED A NEW EXIT LIGHT. FUNCTION TEST IS GOOD AT THIS TIME. WORK PERFORMED IAW AMM 33-50-02.
- [SDR DXTA2026011306507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026011306507.md): Outflow Valve · faulty · Jan 11, 2026 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > ON DEPARTURE CABIN WAS NOT PRESSURIZING AND THE RATE OF CLIMB INDICATOR WAS MIRRORING THE AIRCRAFTS VERTICAL SPEED. WE TRIED MANUAL PRESS AND THE CHERRY PICKER WITH NO SUCCESS. MASKS DID NOT DEPLOY WE NEVER EXCEEDED 6000' AND WE WERE UNDER MAX LANDING WEIGHT F
- [SDR DXTA2025102105356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025102105356.md): Wheel · defective · Oct 18, 2025 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > NEW NOSE TIRE INSTALLED BEFORE FLIGHT. UPON TAKEOFF AND SELECTING GEAR UP HEARD LOUD NOSE WHEEL SPINDOWN AND FELT ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. NOISE CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. AFTER SELECTING GEAR UP THE RED GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT REMAINED ON. ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS WER
- [SDR DXTA2025100205141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025100205141.md): Light · inoperative · Sep 29, 2025 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Emergency Lighting
  > LEFT FLOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT STRIP OUT WITH BOTH CABIN AND EMER LIGHTS. REPEAT WRITEUP. POWERED ON THE EMER LIGHTS AND FOUND THE DROP AISLE LIGHTS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. MANIPULATED THE FWD LIGHT ASSY AND FOUND THE LIGHTS TO FLICKER. REMOVED THE FWD L
- [SDR DXTA2025093005125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025093005125.md): Elec Connector · not seated · Sep 28, 2025 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Light System Wiring
  > LEFT FRONT FLOOR AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. GAINED ACCESS TO FORWARD AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT, AND LOCATED CONNECTOR. FOUND CONNECTOR PIN NOT SEATED IN CONNECTOR. RESEATED PIN, AND VERIFIED SECURITY AND OPERATION. OPS CHECK GOOD. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO O
- [SDR DXTA2025092405035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025092405035.md): Pin · fod · Sep 20, 2025 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AFTER LANDING, MAIN CABIN DOOR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CREW WAS UNABLE TO LOCK THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. TECHS CLEANED ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE LOCKING PINS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PIN SOCKET TECHS LUBRICATED ALL LOCKING PINS ON THE MAIN CABIN DOOR A
- [SDR DXTA2025081504610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025081504610.md): Float · inoperative · Aug 14, 2025 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Fuel Indicating System
  > ON CLIMB OUT WE RECEIVED A LO FUEL LEVEL L LIGHT. WE RAN THE QRH WHICH SAID TO TURN ON THE BOOST PUMP AND LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BOTH FUEL LEVELS APPEARED CORRECT BASED ON THE FUEL ADDED AT THE FBO. NO LEAKS NOTED. TAXIED AIRCRAFT TO BURN THE FUEL PER MCC'
- [SDR 2025FA0000359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000359.md): Deck Plate · corroded · May 16, 2025 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FOUND CORROSION ON POTTY DECK LOWER SURFACE DURING 24MO INSPECTION. MEASURED, MAPPED, AND SUBMITTED POTTY DECK LOWER SURFACE CORROSION TO ENGINEERING FOR REPAIR DISPOSITION. REPAIR TOILET DECK SKIN AT LOWER SURFACE. PER: NETJETS RFTS-113845. FABRICATED AND INS
- [SDR DXTA2025012001995](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025012001995.md): Landing Gear · collapsed · Jan 16, 2025 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Main Landing Gear
  > MLG: AIRCRAFT WAS BEING TOWED INTO A HANGAR BY THE PORT OF EPHRATA AIRPORT. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING PUSHED BACK THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WAS ROLLED BACK ONTO SOME WOOD PLANKS THAT COLLAPSED CAUSING THE RIGHT GEAR TO SINK INTO THE GROUND ABOUT A FOOT.
- [SDR DXTA2025010201760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2025010201760.md): Metering Valve · defective · Dec 28, 2024 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FIRST OFFICER MLG BRAKE PEDAL: WHEN APPLYING EQUAL PRESSURE TO BOTH BRAKE PEDALS THE RIGHT BRAKE APPLIES HEAVIER BRAKING THAN THE LEFT BRAKE CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO VEER RIGHT. NO ABNORMAL COCKPIT ANNUNCUIATORS. PILOT SIDE OPERATES NORMALLY. CORRECTIVE ACTION:
- [SDR DXTA2023080492270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023080492270.md): Unknown · unknown · Aug 4, 2023 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT EXTERIOR EMERG LIGHT: RIGHT WING AFT CIRCULAR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT IS VERY DIM COMPARED TO THE TWO FORWARD WING EMERGENCY LIGHTS. ALL WING EMERGENCY LIGHTS USE SAME BATTERY PACK THE AFT EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK (UC020) ALL LIGHT APPEAR TO BE SAME BRIG
- [SDR DXTA2023060187470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023060187470.md): Light · defective · Jun 1, 2023 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Electrical Power System
  > DC GENERATION AND CONTROL: WHEN BATTERY POWER TURNED ON THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM TOP OF ENTRANCE STAIRS WHERE THE EMERGENCY EGRESS LIGHTS ARE WHERE THE CARPET HAS VELCRO ONTO THE SIDE WHERE YOU STEP DOWN INTO THE PLANE. FOWL ELECTICAL BURN SMELL. R&R THRESH
- [SDR DXTA2023053087320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023053087320.md): Unknown · unknown · May 30, 2023 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Air Conditioning System
  > AFTER CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF, POWERED UP SLIGHTLY TO TAXI ONTO RUNWAY & IMMEDIATELY HAD A STRONG BURNING ODOR IN COCKPIT. CLEARED RUNWAY & SHUTDOWN APU & ODOR ABATED SLIGHTLY. APPLIED POWER AGAIN TO TAXI BACK TO RAMP & AGAIN HAD A VERY STRONG ACRID FUMES/HAZE
- [SDR DXTA2023032082780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023032082780.md): Windshield · damaged · Mar 17, 2023 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Flight Compartment Windows
  > LEFT HAND SIDE HEATED WINDOW APPEARS TO BE CRACKED. DURING FLIGHT IT ARCED FROM THE BOTTOM AND WE TURNED THE WINDSHIELD HEAT OFF. REMOVED FAILED L/H SIDE WINDOW ASSEMBLY P/N: 9914379-7, S/N: 06186H4443, INSTALLED CUSTOMER SUPPLIED NEW WINDOW P/N:9914379-7 S/N
- [SDR DXTA2023021380410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023021380410.md): Unknown · unknown · Feb 11, 2023 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN DOOR PRECATCH: MAIN CABIN DOOR PRE-CATCH HANDLE IS LOOSE. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK ON MED PRECATCH. ALL OPERATIONAL CHECKS ARE GOOD. TECH VERIFIED HANDLE IS SECURED PROPERLY. ALL WORK COMPLETED IAW CE-560XLS AMM 52-10-01.
- [SDR DXTA2023021080330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023021080330.md): Brake · defective · Feb 10, 2023 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT MLG BRAKE HARDWARE: LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE IS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID. AFTER LANDING HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LEAKING ON THE LEFT BRAKE CAUSING IT TO SMOKE. THERE IS A PUDDLE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE GROUND. //SIGNOFF// DUE TO LH MLG BRAKE ASSEMBLY LE
- [SDR DXTA2022091970590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022091970590.md): None · none · Sep 16, 2022 · N689QS · Cessna 120 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN DOOR PRECATCH: WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN AIR ON. // SIGNOFF// CONDUCTED OPS CHECK ON MAIN DOOR IAW CE-560XL AMM 52-10-00. NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. MCC APPROVED SIGN OFF.
- [SDR DXTA2022020156020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022020156020.md): Not Reported · not reported · Jan 31, 2022 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Doors
  > MAIN DOOR PRECATCH: MAIN CABIN DOOR IS HANGING ON THE PRE CATCH. WITH BLEED AIR ON IT ALWAYS CATCHES. WITH BLEED AIR OFF IT IS INTERMITTENT. // SIGNOFF//ACCESSES AIRCRAFT, VERIFIED DISCREPANCY, MEASURED DOOR PRECATCH PLUNGER FOR CORRECT EXTENSION AND PROTRUS
- [SDR DXTA2019081902767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2019081902767.md): Fuel Control · leaking · Aug 16, 2019 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · APU Engine Fuel and Control
  > FUEL VENT - HEAVY FUEL FUMES IN CABIN AND COCKPIT DURING FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED APU FUEL CONTROL AND APU FUEL MANIFOLD.
- [SDR JGVR20190723001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGVR20190723001.md): Access Panel · cracked · Jul 23, 2019 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND VERTICAL STABILIZER ACCESS PANELS 340ER AND 340FR TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE FASTENER HOLES, REPLACED CRACKED PANELS WITH TWO NEW P/N 5531005-3.
- [SDR DXTA2018090501382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2018090501382.md): Manifold · leaking · Sep 3, 2018 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > GAS SMELL COMING FROM GASPERS IN COCKPIT ENTIRE FLIGHT. FOUND FUEL MANIFOLD LEAKING. INSTALLED NEW FUEL MANIFOLD ASSY SECONDARY TUBE P/N: 3883899-1.
- [SDR DXTA201711070001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA201711070001.md): Pump · failed · Oct 25, 2017 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > DURING TAXI, THE ANTI-SKID LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER. LOW BRAKE PRESSURE ILLUMINATED. FINALLY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO STOP THE AIRPLANE ON THE RAMP. REMOVED AND REPLACED A WORN HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW UNIT. REPLA
- [SDR DXTA2016082906294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2016082906294.md): Display · malfunctioned · Aug 29, 2016 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Central Display
  > DURING FERRY FLIGHT WITH INOPERATIVE PRESSURIZATION, ACM, AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AT FL100 NR 1 PFD STARTED TO DEVELOP A HOT SPOT IN CENTER OF SCREEN AS IF OVERHEATING AND RAPIDLY EXPANDED. DUE TO EXTREME HEAT IN PLANE OF 105 DEGREES F AND CONCERN OF POSSIBLE
- [SDR DXTA2014040905723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2014040905723.md): Structure · damaged · Apr 5, 2014 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > LARGE BIRD STRIKE DURING LANDING PHASE. LARGE DENT IN LE OF LT STABILIZER. INSPECTED & FOUND DAMAGE TO LE & RIB ASSEMBLY. REPAIRED AND OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW MM 5-50-00, 51-40-03 & MM 25-23-05H & MM 05-50-00.
- [SDR DXTA2013120505592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2013120505592.md): Actuator · faulty · Dec 6, 2013 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Elevator Tab Control System
  > AT FL400 PITCH MISTRIM ANNUNCIATED IN OUR PFDS. UPON DISCONNECTING THE AUTOPILOT, THE ACFT PITCHED DOWN. NEEDED SIGNIFICANT BACK PRESS TO HOLD ALTITUDE. NOTICED THAT THE TRIM WAS JAMMED IN POSITION, WOULD NOT MOVE ELECTRICALLY NOR BY HAND. UPON DESCENDING
- [SDR DXTA2012110705172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2012110705172.md): Apu · odor · Nov 6, 2012 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System
  > WITH THE APU RUNNING AND THE AVIONICS ON, COCKPIT AND THEN CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE GLARE SHIELD AREA AND FILLED THE COCKPIT FIRST. IT WAS A WHITE SMOKE WITH A PLASTIC LIKE ODOR. R & R THE APU IAW MM 49-10-00. OPS & LEAK
- [SDR DXTA2012030904913](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2012030904913.md): Coalescer Bag · odor · Mar 8, 2012 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Humidity Control System
  > PAX DESCRIBED A STRONG ACRID BLEED AIR ODOR IN THE CABIN ON TAKEOFF. CLEANED COALESER SOCK IN WATER SEPERATOR. OPS CHECK OF ECS OK WITH ENGINES AND APU. WORK PERFORMED IAW MM 12-19-02 & 21-51-00.
- [SDR DXTA2011070504642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2011070504642.md): Brake Sys · malfunctioned · Jul 2, 2011 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Brake
  > RT BRAKE GRABS HARD ON HIGH SPEED LANDING ROLLOUT AND TAXIING. RT BRAKE GRABS HARD ON HIGH SPEED LANDING ROLLOUT AND TAXIING., BLED BRAKES AND CHECK SYS IAW MM 32-44-00. COMPLETED HIGH SPEED TAXI CHECK, NO FAULTS NOTED. OPS AND LEAK CHECKS COMPLETED.
- [SDR DXTA2010042604075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2010042604075.md): Brake Assy · weak · Apr 23, 2010 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Brake System
  > BRAKE PEDALS FEEL MUSHY. THEY REQUIRE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE PRESSURE THAN NORMAL TO BRAKE THE AIRPLANE. ALL 4 PEDALS FEELS THE SAME. INSPECTED BRAKE SYS FOR LEAKS, NONE FOUND. PERFORMED BRAKE SYS BLEEDING TO HYD BRAKE SYS IAW MM 32-44-00. BRAKE SYS, OPS CHECK
- [SDR DXTA2009100603806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009100603806.md): Hmu · inoperative · Oct 5, 2009 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Fuel Controlling System
  > DURING CRUISE AT 3000', REDUCED POWER TO APPROX 60% FOR A SPEED REDUCTION IN SMOOTH AIR, NO TURBULENCE, WITH IGNITIONS ON, THE LEFT ENGINE (QUIT WORKING) SPOOLED DOWN TO ZERO % FOLLOWED BY THE ASSOCIATED ANNUNCIATORS INDICATING AN ENGINE FAILURE. UPON POST FLI
- [SDR DXTA2009032703573](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2009032703573.md): Shimmy Dampener · malfunctioned · Mar 31, 2009 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > ON TAKEOFF ROLL AT JUST PRIOR TO 40 KTS THE NOSE WHEEL STARTS A VERY EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. FOUND SHIMMY DAMPER LEAKING FLUID, NO FLUID LEFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SHIMMY DAMPER WITH O/H UNIT IAW MM, CONFIRMED PROPER SERVICING OF INSTALLED SHIMMY DAMPER.
- [SDR DXTA200803255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200803255.md): Switch · activated · Aug 30, 2008 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Stabilizer Control System
  > DURING APPROACH LOWERED FLAPS TO 15` AND STAB MISCOMPARE CAUTION LT ILLUMINATED. VERIFIED DISCREPANCY. STAB DID NOT MOVE WHEN FLAPS WERE LOWERED AND RAISED. ACCESSED TWO POSITION TAIL ACB AND SPEED SWITCH IN CO-PILOTS SIDE CONSOLE. CHECKED VOLTAGE AT PIN 1 OF
- [SDR DXTA200702147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200702147.md): Indication Sys · malfunctioned · Apr 26, 2007 · N689QS · Cessna 560XL · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > GREEN LT GEAR POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION ON TAKEOFF. [SUP 05-02-07] INSTALLED MLG CONTROLLER (REPAIRED) AND INSPECTED ACTUATOR ON LT MAIN GEAR.CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES,NO FAULTS FOUND.SEE CJI W/O 026717 FOR DETAILS

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE n_number = 'N689QS' AND deregistration_id = 'N689QS-2026-07-21'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N689QS-2026-07-21/reports

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