Textron 680A

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SDR DXTA2026100109917Squat Switch · defectiveON DEPARTURE, GEAR WAS SELECTED UP AND WE STARTED HEARING LOUD BANGS COMING FROM FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT. WE HEARD 10-15 BANGS AND ALSO RECEIVED A GEAR DISAGREE N CAS MESSAGE. AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS IT STOPPED AND THE CAS MESSAGE CLEARED. REMOVED AND REPLACED Sep 27, 2026 · N934QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR DXTA2026092909909Switch · defectiveAMBER PARK BRAKE ON ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT WHEN FLAPS WERE SET TO FULL. PERFORMED A GO AROUND, TALKED TO FODM AT 10,000', DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, EXECUTED A FLAPS 2 LANDING FOLLOWING APPLICABLE QRH AND QRC CHECKLISTS TO KEEP THE AMBER PARKING BRAKE ON CAS MESSAGSep 27, 2026 · N536QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DXTR2026092701Compressor Blade · crackedRIGHT ENGINE, SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP, DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R & R THE ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 27, 2026 · N585QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR DXTA2026092809874Elec Connector · disconnectedEXIT LIGHT NOT WORKING. FOUND FWD EXIT INDICATOR AT MAIN DOOR TO NOT BE WORKING. REMOVED FWD EXIT INDICATOR AND FOUND CONNECTOR TO BE BAGED AND NOT CONNECTED. RECONNECTED AND RE-INSTALLED EXIT INDICATOR. ALL CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME. REF, CESSNA CITATION STANSep 25, 2026 · N539QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DXTA2026092809861Steering Sys · faultedCLIMBING THROUGH 38,000 FEET A THUMP WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY THE GEAR DISAGREE N CAS AND A HASHED BOX ON NOSE GEAR INDICATOR. APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER WE HEARD A SECOND THUMP AND THE CAS MESSAGE CLEARED. REPLACED STEERING SYSTEM. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MM 3Sep 24, 2026 · N625QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR DXTA2026092809868Landing Gear · faultedON APPROACH TO KCHS, SELECTED MLG DOWN & GOT 3 GREEN INDS, RECEIVED WOW MISCOMPARE CAS MESSAGE, ELECTED TO GO AROUND, ON GO AROUND, SELECTED MLG UP, HAD 3 GREEN MLG DOWN INDS CHANGE TO YELLOW & RECEIVED A MLG DISAGREE L-R-N CAS MESSAGE FIRST RAN THE CHKLST FOSep 24, 2026 · N690QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR DXTA2026092809859Elec Connector · damagedAFT DIVIDER EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. FOUND ONE CONNECTOR WITH A PUSHED PIN, REATTACHED PIN AND CONNECTOR, OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW CITATION STANDARD PRACTICES MANUAL 680A-CHAP 20-30-20. CLOSED ALL ACCESS. VERIFIED ABOVE MAINTENANCE OPS CHECK IS GOOD.Sep 23, 2026 · N531QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DXTA2026092509841Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT TOE KICK SEAT 3 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LIGHT BAR. OPS CHKD GOOD. IAW AMM 25-20-22-10.Sep 21, 2026 · N504QS · Cessna 680A · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026092209813Elec Connector · misinstalledEMERGENCY SIGN ON AFT DIVIDER IS INOP. SWAPPED INCORRECT CONNECTORS. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW 35-50-00.Sep 20, 2026 · N968QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DXTA2026092209811G Switch · trippedDURING INTERIOR PREFLIGHT TESTING THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS THEY WERE INOP IN THE ARM POSITION. WITH THE MAIN BATTERIES OFF, LIGHTS COME ON IN THE ON POSITION. WHEN IN THE ARM POSITION LIGHTS EXTINGUISH. RESET G SWITCH. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW AMM 33-50-00Sep 20, 2026 · N567QS · Cessna 680A · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026092209809Lamp · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN UNDER LAV SEAT IS NOT ILLUMINATE. RECONNECTED LAV LAMP CONNECTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MM 33-50-00.Sep 20, 2026 · N571QS · Cessna 680A · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026092209796Elec Connector · looseRIGHT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE DURING EMERGENCY LIGHTS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. QRH CHARGING PROCEDURE ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO POSITIVE RESULT. RECONNECTED LOOSE CONNECTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD. AMM 33-50-00Sep 19, 2026 · N539QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DXTA2026092209795Battery · dischargedSEAT 6 AND 7 FLOOR LIGHTS AS WELL AS SEAT 7OVERHEAD READING LIGHT WERE INOPERATIVE DURING EMERGENCY LIGHTS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. QRH CHARGING PROCEDURE ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO POSITIVE RESULT. RECHARGED BATTERY. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW CE680AS AMM 33-50-00Sep 19, 2026 · N539QS · Cessna 680A · Emergency LightingSDR 2026FA0000745Stringer · debondedRT WING STRINGER #3, (CWS 201.25) DEBONDED AT END (INSIDE PANEL 631DB)Sep 19, 2026 · N904QS · Cessna 680A · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2026FA0000744Stringer · debondedRT WING STRINGER NR 2 (CWS 117.60) IS DEBONDED AT END (INSIDE PANEL 621CB)Sep 19, 2026 · N904QS · Cessna 680A · Wing, Longeron/StringerSDR DXTA2026092209784Pcb · defectiveAPPROXIMATELY 1.5 - 2 HOURS INTO FLIGHT AT FL450, WE RECEIVED THE AMBER CHECK DOORS AND CABIN DOOR OPEN MESSAGES IN CRUISE. WE COMPLIED WITH THE APPROPRIATE QRH PROCEDURES AND ASSOCIATED RESTRICTIONS. FODM AND MX WERE CONSULTED AND A DIVERSION WAS INITIATED.Sep 18, 2026 · N986QS · Cessna 680A · Door System WiringSDR DXTA2026092209788Landing Gear · slowUPON GEAR RETRACTION THE MAIN GEAR APPEARS TO COME UP NORMAL WITHOUT ISSUE. THE NOSE GEAR IS THE LAST TO LOCK UP AND MAKES A STRAINING NOISE THE LAST FEW SECONDS UNTIL UP IS INDICATED. ALL 3 COME DOWN WITHOUT ISSUE. NOSE GEAR DOOR AND STOPS ARE CHECKED AND CORSep 18, 2026 · N953QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DXTA2026092109770Latch · out of rigCABIN DOOR HANDLE VERY HARD TO MOVE. GETS STUCK ABOUT HALF WAY POINT AND REQUIRES LOTS OF FORCE TO FULLY LOCK. RERIGGED CABIN DOOR LATCH STRIKER. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MM 52-10-00Sep 17, 2026 · N662QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026091809755Elec Connector · disconnectedFORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT MAIN CABIN DOOR IS INOPERATIVE. FWD EMER EXIT LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE DISCONNECTED. RECONNECTED LIGHT, OPS CHECKS GOOD WITH NO OTHER EFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. ALL WORK WAS PERFORMED I.A.W. CESSNA SPM 20-30-20.Sep 16, 2026 · N982QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DXTA2026091709753Landing Gear · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO KMSO, WENT TO SELECT GEAR DOWN AND NOTICED A STRANGE SOUND. MOMENTS LATER, OBSERVED A NOSE GEAR DISAGREE AND ALSO NOTICED NOSE GEAR DID NOT DEPLOY. FOLLOWED QRH AND PULLED D-RING BUT NO EFFECT. NEXT FOLLOWING THE QRH, ATTEMPTED TO BLOW DOWSep 16, 2026 · N534QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DXTA2026091609711Striker · looseWHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE MAIN CABIN DOOR THE LEVER SEEMS TO BE BINDING UP. MORE THAN NORMAL FORCE IS REQUIRED TO PULL THE LEVER DOWN TO LOCK THE MAIN DOOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOUND FWD MIDDLE ECCENTRIC STRIKER LOOSE. ADJUSTED FWD AND AFT MIDDLE ECCENTRIC STRIKSep 14, 2026 · N662QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2026FA0000691Panel · corrodedCORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR TUNNEL AROUND A HYDRAULIC LINE STANDOFF. DURING THE REPAIR A HOLE WAS MISLOCATED NEAR THE DEFECT. THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED AND NDT WAS ACCOMPLISHED TO VERIFY REMAINING MATERIAL THICKNESS AND THAT NO CRACKSSep 14, 2026 · N541QS · Cessna 680A · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DXTA2026091509689Pin · lack of lubeMAIN ENTRY DOOR HANDLE VERY DIFFICULT TO LATCH CLOSED. VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AS WELL. DOOR HANDLE BINDS. INVESTIGATED MED, FOUND DOOR PINS TO BE DRY. LUBRICATED MED DOOR PINS. OPS CHECK GOOD. ALL WORK DONE IAW CESSNA 680A AMM CH 12-20-40Sep 13, 2026 · N974QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026091509693Elec Connector · damagedOVERHEAD LIGHT SEVEN AND SEAT, FIVE EMERGENCY LIGHTING, NOT ELIMINATED, CALLED MAINTENANCE AND ALSO FOLLOWED THE PROCEDURE FOR RECHARGING FOUND LOCKING TABS OF PINS TO BE BROKEN OFF AT CONNECTOR PF2123 ALLOWING PINS TO BECOME UNSEATED FROM CONNECTOR. REMOVED FSep 13, 2026 · N578QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DXTA2026091509675Warning Message · false activationRECEIVED A RED AIRSPEED INDICATION THAT INDICATED 256 WITH FLAPS SELECTED TO ONE FOR A FEW SECONDS. IMMEDIATELY RAISED FLAPS BACK UP. NO GEAR INSPECTION NEEDED. GEAR WAS IN THE UP POSITION. COMPLIED WITH UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKS, AMM 5-50-00, REV-22. NSep 12, 2026 · N633QS · Cessna 680A · Central WarningSDR DXTR2026091102Turbine Blades · cracked2ND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS PER EMM 72-00-00. R&R ENGINE PER CE-680A AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHK GOOD.Sep 11, 2026 · N912QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026091101Turbine Blades · cracked2ND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS PER EMM 72-00-00. CORRECTIVE ACTION: R&R ENGINE PER CE-680A AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHK GOOD.Sep 11, 2026 · N912QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTA2026091109638Flap System · malfunctionedDURING DECENT, FLAPS FAIL CAS MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE FLAPS AND THE FLAP HANDLE WERE IN THE UP POSITION AND NO FLAP POSITION WAS SELECTED. FLAPS FAIL QRH COMPLETED. TECHS POWERED UP AND SENT THE ARES DATE. WE ALSO DID NOT RECEIVE ANY FLAP FAIL CAS. TECHS CYCLSep 9, 2026 · N571QS · Cessna 680A · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR DXTA2026091009626Wire Harness · damagedDURING CRUISE AT 43000 THE CHECK DOORS AND CABIN DOOR OPEN CAUTION MESSAGES APPEARED. WE COMPLIED WITH QRH PROCEDURES AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. MESSAGES STAYED THE REMAINDER OF FLIGHT. REMOVED MED WIRING HARNESS PN: 8469153-2 NSN AND INSTALLED CUSTOMER PROVIDSep 9, 2026 · N622QS · Cessna 680A · Door System WiringSDR DXTA2026091009627Hinge · lack of lubeCABIN DOOR OPEN AMBER CAS MESSAGE WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE CABIN DOOR AND WE CAN ALSO HEAR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE FOD IN THE DOOR WHEN CLOSING TECHS CLEANED THE CABIN DOOR HINGES AND SEAL FREE OF ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS, TECHS / PERFORMED SEVERAL OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THESep 9, 2026 · N513QS · Cessna 680A · Fuselage, Door HingeSDR DXTA2026090809597Elec Connector · misinstalledDURING PREFLIGHT, THE VERTICAL "EXIT" SIGN ON THE FRONT OF THE LAV DID NOT COME ON WITH THE EMER LIGHT SWITCH IN ANY POSITION. IT DID FINALLY COME WITH THE INTERIOR POWER SWITCH, AND OFF WITH SAME. ALL OTHER EMERY LIGHTS SEEM TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. DISCREPANCY Sep 7, 2026 · N504QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DXTA2026090909590Bayonet · dirtyALL SIX BAYONET FLAG WINDOWS ARE DIRTY. THE UPPER FOUR ARE FILLED WITH MOISTURE. FOR THE UPPER FOUR WINDOWS YOU CAN SEE THE FLAGS MOVE WHEN THE DOOR LOCKING HANDLE IS MOVED, BUT IT'S VERY DIFFICULT. THE LOWER TWO WINDOWS HAVE NO FLAG MOVEMENT WHATSOEVER. ASep 6, 2026 · N532QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026090809566Light · disconnectedEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT BASE RT SIDE OF MAIN CABIN DOOR BURNT OUT. FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT BASE RT SIDE OF MAIN CABIN DOOR DISCONNECTED AT THE PLUG. RESECURED REFERENCE AMM 33-50-00. OPS CHECK PASS.Sep 5, 2026 · N948QS · Cessna 680A · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026090809572Generator · failedSHORT FINAL, STARTED APU FOR GROUND COOLING PAX COMFORT. AS SOON AS WE STARTED THE APU WE GOT WINDSHIELD HEAT INOP L AND DC GEN OFF L CAS MESSAGES DISPLAYED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED L/H GCU WITH REPAIRED GCU IAW CE-680AS AMM 24-30-45. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATSep 5, 2026 · N640QS · Cessna 680A · DC Generating SystemSDR DXTA2026090809551Brake · abnormalBRAKE SHUTTER DURING LOW SPEED TAXI IN TO A FULL STOP. SOUNDS MORE PROMINENT ON RIGHT SIDE, BUT CAN FEEL IT IN BOTH PEDALS. VISUALLY INSPECTED BRAKES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED TAXI CHECK AND CONFIRMED ISSUE. MCC ADVISED NR 4 BRAKE RECENTLY CHANGED. PERFOSep 3, 2026 · N630QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DXTR2026090311Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R & R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · N916QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090310Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R & R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · N916QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090308Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R & R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHK GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · N905QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090307Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS PER EMM 72-00-00. R&R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · N902QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090306Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R & R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · N677QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090305Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R & R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090304Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00. R&R ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-05, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · N528QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090303Turbine Blades · crackedSECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES FAILED BORESCOPE INSP DUE TO CRACKS OUT OF LIMITS IAW EMM 72-00-00.Sep 3, 2026 · N528QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090302Blades · crackedBLADE S/N PMOXM75 SUCTION SIDE CRACK .155 INCH. PRESSURE SIDE CRACK .407 INCH (OPEN) THROUGH COOLING HOLE WITH CRACK PRESENT ON TOP OF COOLING HOLE R&R ENGINE.Sep 3, 2026 · N572QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine SectionSDR DXTR2026090301Rib · crackedFOUND CRACK ON THE PYLON RIB RT AFT FIREWALL REMOVED THE CRACKED RIB IAW SRM 51-40-05. MATCH DRILLED HOLES IN NEW RIB IAW SRM 51-40-05. COMPLETED MATCH DRILL OF NEW RIB AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-40-05.Sep 3, 2026 · N572QS · Cessna 680A · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR DXTR2026090300192Rib · crackedFOUND CRACK IN PYLON RIB RIGHT AFT FIREWALL. REMOVED CRACKED RIB IAW SRM 51-40-05. MATCH DRILLED HOLES IN NEW RIB IAW SRM 51-40-05. COMPLETED MATCH DRILL OF NEW RIB AND INSTALLED TO RIGHT PYLON IAW SRM 51-40-05.Sep 3, 2026 · N572QS · Cessna 680A · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR DXTR2026090201Compressor Blade · crackedFAULT: DURING 100 HR 2ND STAGE HPT BORESCOPE RE-INSPECT OF ENGINE, FOUND PREVIOUS CRACK ON SUCTION SIDE OF BLADE HAS MIGRATED BEYOND LIMITS. RESOLUTION: REMOVED ENGINE UNSERVICEABLE & RETURNED TO PWC FOR REPAIR.Sep 2, 2026 · N572QS · Cessna 680A · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR DXTA2026090109517Link Pin · wornWEAR AND CORROSION ON LT MLG TRAILING LINK PIN FOUND DURING MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION, TRAILING LINK, AND LINK PIN DETAIL INSPECTIONSep 1, 2026 · N933QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DXTA2026090109518Link Pin · wornWEAR AND CORROSION ON RT MLG TRAILING LINK PIN FOUND DURING MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION, TRAILING LINK, AND LINK PIN DETAIL INSPECTION.Sep 1, 2026 · N933QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DXTA2026090209498Switch · faultedCLIMBING THROUGH FLIGHT LEVEL 380 UP TO FLIGHT LEVEL 430 WE ENCOUNTERED SOME HEAVY VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE NOSE SECTION FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. ABOUT FIVE MINUTES LATER THE GEAR DISAGREE N CAS MESSAGE APPEARED ALONG WITH A AMBER CROSSHATCHED SQUARE ON THE NOSAug 31, 2026 · N512QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
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