N521QS - 2016 Textron Aviation 680A Aircraft Registration

C68A

2016 Textron Aviation 680A

Aircraft Description

N521QS 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 December 21, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on September 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PW306D1 engine producing 5907 pounds of thrust, N521QS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68E14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N521QS was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Central West Virginia Airport (KCKB) on May 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N521QS was last updated on September 19, 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 N521QS. 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
Model
680A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C68A680A Citation Latitude
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 21, 2016
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 16, 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
Nelson-jackson Llc
ICAO Code
EJA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW306D1
Thrust
5907 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51507024
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68E14

Additional Details

Registration
N521QS
Serial Number
680A0058
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2033
Last Action Date
July 16, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01227305

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 22:29:06)
Airport
Latitude
39.2966
Longitude
-80.228104

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC