# Service difficulty reports: Cessna 680

A list on [Cessna 680](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-680.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2026F00213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00213.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Sep 23, 2026 · N315QS · Gulstm 680 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > CORROSION, VERTICAL STABILIZER, LH AFT SPAR CAP, VFS 116 - VFS 121. ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION FIELD REPAIR FR-680-0220-54511 REV -; FIELD REPAIR - CORROSION, VERTICAL STABILIZER, LH AFT SPAR CAP, VFS 116 - VFS 121 DATED 8 SEP 2026. FAA FORM 8100-9 DATED 10
- [SDR 2026F00035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00035.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 19, 2026 · N339QS · Gulstm 680 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT AND RIGHT VERTICAL STAB UPPER SKINS HAVE 2 AREAS OF CORROSION JUST BELOW TIP CAP. MECHANICALLY REMOVED 2 AREAS OF CORROSION LOCATED ON VERTICAL STAB OUTER SKIN JUST BELOW TIP CAP, AFT AREA, 1 BLEND PER SIDE IAW CESSNA 680 SRM 51-70-02. FOUND CORROSION BLE
- [SDR 2024F00296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00296.md): Skin · nicked · Nov 20, 2024 · N370QS · Gulstm 680 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ELEVATOR TRAVEL CHECKS NOTICED SKIN DAMAGE AROUND THE TRIM ACTUATOR COVE AREA. UPPER ELEVATOR SKIN AND LOWER TRIM ACTUATOR COVE SKIN.
- [SDR 2024F00295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00295.md): Spar · chafed · Nov 20, 2024 · N370QS · Gulstm 680 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > WHILE ACCOMPLISHING ELEVATOR TRAVEL CHECKS FOUND ELEVATOR CONTROL HORNS HITTING HILOCKS PREVENTING FULL TRAVEL, NEED TO LOOK INTO AQRD REPAIR DEFINITION OF VERTICAL REPAIR.
- [SDR DXTA2023010377650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2023010377650.md): Accelerometer · faulted · Jan 1, 2023 · N339QS · Gulstm 680 · Engine Vibration Analyzer
  > AFTER BEING AT CRUISE PROBABLY 30 MINUTES THE ENGINE VIBRATION R CAS ILLUMINATED AND WENT BACK OUT. HAD THE EMER/ABNORMAL CHECKLIST IN HAND WHEN THE CAS REAPPEARED AND STAYED ON. RAN CHECKLIST. REDUCED POWER, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY & DIVERTED. THE ENTIRE T
- [SDR DXTA2022102172510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022102172510.md): Socket · damaged · Oct 20, 2022 · N361QS · Gulstm 680 · Light System Wiring
  > CABIN EMERG LIGHT: C. BETWEEN SEAT 8 AND 10. WHILE PERFORMING BATTERY EXERCISE PROCEDURE AND PERFORMING OTHER MX ON AIRCRAFT, NOTED EMER LIGHTS CONNECTED TO #3 BATTERY WENT OUT. CHECKED FUSE ON PACK #3, NEW FUSE FOUND BLOWN.REMOVED RH FWD EXTERIOR EMER LIGHT
- [SDR 2022F00206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00206.md): None · chafed · May 4, 2022 · N604QS · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear System
  > CHAFE DAMAGE ON THE LEFT MLG SIDE-BRACE FITTING 6922928-1. ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION LETTER DQ34607 REV A DATED MAY 4, 2022; 680A-0160, N604QS, REPAIR RECOMMENDATION - CHAFE DAMAGE ON THE LEFT MLG SIDE-BRACE FITTING 6922928-1.
- [SDR 2022F00207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00207.md): None · chafed · May 4, 2022 · N604QS · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear System
  > CHAFE DAMAGE ON THE LEFT MLG SIDE-BRACE FITTING 6922928-1. ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION LETTER DQ34607 DATED MAY 1, 2022; 680A-0160, N604QS, REPAIR RECOMMENDATION - CHAFE DAMAGE ON THE LEFT MLG SIDE-BRACE FITTING 6922928-1.
- [SDR DXTA2022042560780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022042560780.md): None · none · Apr 24, 2022 · N603Q · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > LAV EMERG LIGHT: FLOOR LIGHT IN LAV FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IS INOP. "CORRECTIVE ACTION" FOUND LAV AISLE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED WITH EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE ON POSITION. UPON DISTRUBING THE LIGHT STRIP UNDER THE LAVE SEAT PANEL FOUND LIGHT TO FLICKER ON AND OF
- [SDR DXTA2022042560840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022042560840.md): None · none · Apr 23, 2022 · N375Q · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > LAV EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: COVER IS MISSING FROM EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ON FRONT OF LAV SEAT. "CORRECTIVE ACTION" REATTACHED LAV EXIT SIGN/LIGHT COVER IN FRONT OF LAV SEAT AS REQUIRED
- [SDR 2022F00189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00189.md): Axle · nicked · Apr 15, 2022 · N563QS · Gulstm 680 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > LH MLG OTB AXLE FOUND TO HAVE MINOR CHIP DAMAGE. FOUND DURING OTB WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT ORDER. ACCOMPLISHEDTEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING MEMO DQ34412 DATED APRIL 15, 2022; 680A-0113, N546QS, REPAIR RECOMMENDATION. MINOR REPAIR OF NICK ON LEFT M
- [SDR 2022FA0000207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000207.md): Elevator · gouged · Apr 12, 2022 · N544QS · Gulstm 680 · Elevator Structure
  > 8 GOUGES FOUND ON LH ELEVATOR AND LH HORIZONTAL STAB TRAILING EDGE LOCATED AT TRIM TAB PUSH ROD STRUCTURE AREA. REFERENCE CESSNA STRUCTURES ENGINEERING MEMORANDUM REF. DQ34316M1 REV. 1 DATED 10APR22.
- [SDR 2022FA0000206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000206.md): Thrust Reverser · corroded · Apr 12, 2022 · N544QS · Gulstm 680 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > UPON REMOVAL OF RH ENGINE, FOUND RH LOWER BOTTOM THRUST REVERSER FLANGE CORRODED C/T ENGINE OUTER BYPASS. REFERENCE TEXTRON AVIATION LETTER FF220401 DATED APRIL 1, 2022.
- [SDR DXTA2022040859920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022040859920.md): None · defective · Apr 7, 2022 · N584QS · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN EMERG LIGHT: THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOP. EXIT SIGN OVER SEAT 7, PATH LIGHT IN LAV AND ALSO THE READING LIGHT IN LAV. THESE LIGHTS ARE INOP WITH EMER LIGHT SWITCH IN ARM AND SHIPS BATTERIES OFF. // SIGNOFF //:REMOVED AND REPLACED THE #4 EMER
- [SDR DXTA2022040459620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022040459620.md): None · none · Apr 3, 2022 · N369QS · Gulstm 680 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN DOOR: MAIN DOOR IS NOT TENSIONED PROPERLY. THE LAST 40% OF TRAVEL, WHILE CLOSING, TAKES QUITE A BIT OF FORCE TO CLOSE. // SIGNOFF// ADJUSTED MAIN DOOR TENSION IAW CE-680 AMM 52-10-50
- [SDR DXTA2022040159440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022040159440.md): Bellcrank · defective · Apr 1, 2022 · N631QS · Gulstm 680 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN DOOR: WHEN OPENING, MAIN CABIN DOOR ACCELERATES AS IT OPENS AND BANGS AND BOUNCES AT THE BOTTOM SHAKING THE ENTIRE AIRFRAME. REPEAT WRITE-UP//CORRECTIVE ACTION//INSTALLED NEW HANDRAIL BELLCRANCK WELDMENT IAW CE-680A MM 52-10-40. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR DXTA2022040159470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022040159470.md): None · defective · Apr 1, 2022 · N551QS · Gulstm 680 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > A/I STAB HOT R AMBER CAS: ABORTED TAKEOFF BELOW 80 KTS DUE TO AN AMBER A/I STAB HOT R MESSAGE. THE ANTI ICE WAS NOT SELECTED ON AT THE TIME. THE MESSAGE EXTINGUISHED AFTER SHUTDOWN.//CORRECTIVE ACTION//REMOVED AND REPLACED RH STAB ANTI ICE PRESSURE REGULATING
- [SDR DXTA2022031758610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2022031758610.md): None · none · Mar 17, 2022 · N311QS · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > LEFT EMERGENCY LIGHT AFT OF MCD: MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. LEFT EXTERIOR FUSELAGE AFT OF MAIN CABIN DOOR. INTERIOR CEILING LIGHT OVER SEAT 3 AND 5. INTERIOR LIGHT OVER SEAT NONE. // SIGNOFF// REMOVED AND REPLACED PINS IN PL089V DUE TO BEING BURNT AND SH
- [SDR DXTA2021123154490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021123154490.md): Unknown · unknown · Dec 30, 2021 · N313QS · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN EMERG LIGHT: RIGHT SIDE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. LEFT SIDE OPERATES NORMALLY. // SIGNOFF// RAN APU FOR 1 HOUR TO CHARGE THE EMERGENCY BATTERIES. PREFORMED OPS CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND NO DEFECTS FOUND JAW SOVEREIGN 680 AMM 33-50-00
- [SDR DXTA2021122954390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021122954390.md): None · broken · Dec 28, 2021 · N357QS · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > NLG LANDING GEAR EXTENSION: HAD AN UNSAFE NOSE GEAR INDICATION, RED UNLOCK LIGHT AND NO DOWN GREEN NOSE GEAR LIGHT. HAD 2 GREEN MAIN GEAR DOWN INDICATIONS. COMPLETED THE GEAR UNSAFE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. THE NOSE GEAR WAS DOWN, LANDED UNEVENTFULLY.//SIGNOFF/
- [SDR DXTA2021122854310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021122854310.md): Unknown · unknown · Dec 27, 2021 · N308QS · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN EMERG LIGHT: CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. WOULD NOT COME ON DURING PREFLIGHT, LIGHTS WORK ON NORMAL BATTERY POWER. (PRE-FLIGHT) // SIGNOFF // COMPLIED WITH TC-FLT ·33-1001;CESSNA 680 / 680A / 700 / EMBRAER EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER SUPPLY REV 0 DATED 15D
- [SDR 2021F00347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00347.md): None · none · Dec 21, 2021 · N550QS · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear System
  > GOUGES ON THE LH AND RH MLG SIDE BRACE FITTINGS (P/N'S 6922928-1 AND 6922928-2). ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2021 DQ 32902 M1; 680A-0150 LH AND RH MLG SIDE BRACE ATTACH FITTINGS.
- [SDR 2021F00346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00346.md): None · none · Dec 21, 2021 · N550QS · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear System
  > GOUGES ON THE LH AND RH MLG SIDE BRACE FITTINGS (P/N'S 6922928-1 AND 6922928-2). ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2021 DQ 32902 M1; 680A-0150 LH AND RH MLG SIDE BRACE ATTACH FITTINGS.
- [SDR 2021F00353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00353.md): Axle · chipped · Dec 16, 2021 · N535QS · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear System
  > RH MLG AXLE PLATING DAMAGE (CHIPPED). ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING LETTER DQ32824M1 DATED DECEMBER 10, 2021; 680A-0078 (N535QS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR AXLE PLATING DAMAGE (CHIPPED).
- [SDR 2021F00363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00363.md): Skin · corroded · Nov 24, 2021 · N515QS · Gulstm 680 · Wing Structure
  > CORROSION ON LEFT WING TIP LOWER SKIN P/N 6923150-3. ACCOMPLISHED TEXTRON AVIATION ENGINEERING LETTER DQ32552 - DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2021; 680A-0053 N515QS REPAIR RECOMMENDATION.
- [SDR DXTA2021092349340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021092349340.md): Battery · defective · Sep 22, 2021 · N357QS · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > MAIN EXIT SIGN/LIGHT: EXIT LIGHT OVER MAIN CABIN DOOR AND BOTH EXIT SIGNS ON EITHER SIDE OF DOOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. ALSO EXIT SIGNS IN AFT CABIN AND ISLE LIGHTING EXTINGUISHES WHEN PAX SAFETY SWITCH IS ON. // SIGN OFF // ACCESSED AIRCRAFT, REMOVED CARPET FO
- [SDR 2021060743370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021060743370.md): Unknown · unknown · Jun 7, 2021 · N688QS · Gulstm 680 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERG LIGHT SWITCH: WITH EMER LTS SWITCH IN ARM POSITION NO EMER LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. EMER LIGHTS DO ILLUMINATE IN THE ON POSITION.
- [SDR DXTA2021041240650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2021041240650.md): Sensor · defective · Apr 10, 2021 · N382QS · Gulstm 680 · Fire Detection
  > ENG FIRE DETECT FAIL R AMBER CAS: IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT FL380 AMBER 'ENG FIRE DETECT FAIL R' CAS MESSAGE DISPLAYED. REMOVED INTERNAL FIRE & OVERHEAT SENSOR, PN:- 30B5702-01; SN: 121604. FROM RH ENGINE; DUE TO ENG FIRE DETECT FAIL R AMBER CAS MESSAGE DISPLAYED.
- [SDR GBBA155E](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GBBA155E.md): Window · failed · Feb 23, 2021 · N284J · Gulstm 680 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > THE CO-PILOT RIGHT, FORWARD SIDE WINDOW OUTER PANE SHATTERED DURING CLIMB THROUGH FL380 OUT OF ORLANDO, FL. CREW DIVERTED TO TALLAHASSEE AND TEXTRON'S MSU WAS CALLED TO REPLACE WINDOW. NEW WINDOW FAILED HEAT OPERATIONAL CHECK AND A BAD HEAT CONTROLLER WAS FOUN
- [SDR JGVR20200916001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGVR20200916001.md): Skin · corroded · Sep 16, 2020 · N338QS · Gulstm 680 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > REMOVED CORRODED RT UPPER INBOARD BONDED SKIN ASSY, P/N UNKNOWN, AND INSTALLED A NEW BONDED SKIN ASSY P/N 6922680-28 ONTO RT UPPER INBOARD WING. WORK PERFORMED IN REFERENCE TO CESSNA 680 SRM 51-40-03, 51-40-06 AND 51-40-08.
- [SDR DXTA201902051980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA201902051980.md): Coalescer Bag · dirty · Feb 3, 2019 · N377QS · Gulstm 680 · Humidity Control System
  > AFTER TAKE OFF UNKNOWN SMELL FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE CONTINUE TO GET MORE OBNOXIOUS. A LOOK BACK AT 400 THROUGH THE CABIN REVEALED A THIN SMOKE LAYER AT FLOOR LEVEL. RAN ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM SMOKE OR ODOR CHECKLIST. CABIN NEVER SEEMED TO HAVE FRESH AIR. COULD NOT
- [SDR DXTA201902051975](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA201902051975.md): Switch · defective · Feb 1, 2019 · N305QS · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ALL LANDING GEAR RETRACTION DID NOT RETRACT - GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. THE HANDLE WAS LOCKED OUT AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. A SHORT TIME LATER WE RECEIVED A WOW MISCOMPARE CAS MESSAGE. RETURNED TO LANDING AND MESSAGE CLEARED AFTER TOUCHDOWN. ALL SYST
- [SDR 2PL6D005GNQ3](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2PL6D005GNQ3.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 29, 2017 · N522QS · Gulstm 680 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING LEVEL FLIGHT AT 10,000 FEET, AND SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 180 KIAS, THE "CONTROL LOCK ON" CAS MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE PFD'S. THE CONTROL LOCK LEVER WAS CHECKED TO BE IN THE UNLOCKED DETENT. AFTER MOVING THE LEVER SLIGHTLY, AND FIRMLY RETURNING IT TO
- [SDR CA081010011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081010011.md): Tee Fitting · cracked · Oct 10, 2008 · Gulstm 680 · Oxygen System
  > (CAN) DURING MX WALK AROUND FOUND LT OXYGEN SYSTEM LEAKING. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND TEE FITTING LOCATED AT LT FUSELAGE OXYGEN GAUGE CRACKED AT 2 POINTS. IT APPEARS THAT UPON ORIGINAL INSTALLATION OF FITTING IT WAS OVER TORQUED. FITTING REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR CA081010004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081010004.md): Heater · smoke · Oct 3, 2008 · Gulstm 680 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > (CAN) SMOKE DETECTED IN COCKPIT ON ENGINE STARTUP. PROBLEM ISOLATED TO LT WINDSHIELD. RECTIFIED BY REPLACEMENT OF PART.
- [SDR SDR2006008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SDR2006008.md): Proximity Switch · defective · Jan 26, 2006 · N529AT · Gulstm 680 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > WHILE IN CLIMB, LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, LANDING GEAR LEVER JAMMED IN DOWN POSITION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED FOR FURTHER CHECK. REPLACED LANDING GEAR PROXIMITY SWITCH 50GB IAW MM. (K)
- [SDR DXTA200500791](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200500791.md): Nut Plate · defective · Jun 18, 2005 · N349QS · Gulstm 680 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings
  > FUSELAGE FAIRING PANEL ATTACH NUTPLATES FAIL DRAG TORQUE OF 12-15 IN POUNDS. NO NOTED TORQUE ON NUTPLATES. EVALUATED ACFT ACCESS PANEL NUTPLATES FOR DEFECTS. INSTALLED NUT PLATES IAW 680 MM 51-40-03. INSTALLED PANELS IAW 680 MM. INSTALLED NUTPLATES IN RT L
- [SDR CA990226008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990226008.md): Gear · sheared · Oct 15, 1998 · Gulstm 680 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED SUDDEN STOPPAGE. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE CRANK GEAR MOUNTED ON THE CRANKSHAFT HAD SHEARED AND SPLIT. IT DID A 180 DEGREE ROTATION AND REPLACED ITSELF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BE 180 DEGREES OFF TIMING.
- [SDR 97ZZZX816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX816.md): Blade · cracked · Feb 2, 1997 · Gulstm 680 · Propeller Blade Section
  > INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER BLADE BUTT CRACKED. PROBLEM IS COVERED UNDER AD NR 68-19-04. AIRCRAFT HAS IO720 ENGINE STC.
- [SDR EY2R9600810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600810.md): Bearing · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Gulstm 680 · Propeller Assembly
  > BEARING CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600809.md): Bearing · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Gulstm 680 · Propeller Assembly
  > BEARING CORRODED.

## 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 aircraft_model_key = '680'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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