N512QS - 2016 Textron Aviation INC 680A Aircraft Registration

C680

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 680A

Aircraft Description

N512QS is a 2016 Textron Aviation INC 680A, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW306D engine producing 5907 pounds of thrust, N512QS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66A4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N512QS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N512QS was last updated on February 21, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation Sovereign, a super-midsize business jet that bridged the gap between midsize and large-cabin aircraft in corporate aviation, first flew in February 2002. This low-wing twin-turbofan aircraft could accommodate up to 12 passengers in its 61.9-foot fuselage, though typically configured for eight in a double-club arrangement. With a transcontinental range of 2,847 nautical miles and exceptional short-field performance capabilities, the Citation Sovereign was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 2004 to 2021. AviatorDB tracks 4,073 Textron Aviation INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C680.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N512QS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2016
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
680A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C680680 Citation Sovereign
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 17, 2016
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 6, 2026

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

Operator / Airline

Operator
Griffin Capital Llc
ICAO Code
EJA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW306D
Thrust
5907 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51465114
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66A4C

Additional Details

Registration
N512QS
Serial Number
680A0045
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2033
Last Action Date
July 6, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01221968

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 23:59:49)
Airport
Latitude
46.431061
Longitude
-116.042354

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC