N538QS - 2017 Textron Aviation 680A Aircraft Registration

C68A

2017 Textron Aviation 680A

Aircraft Description

N538QS is a 2017 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 May 2, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w Canada PW306D1 engine producing 5907 pounds of thrust, N538QS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6CF94 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N538QS was last tracked by AviatorDB near John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N538QS was last updated on July 29, 2024. 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 N538QS. 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
2017
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
680A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C68A680A Citation Latitude
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 2, 2017
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2024

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
Discovery Ventures Ii Management 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)
51547624
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6CF94

Additional Details

Registration
N538QS
Serial Number
680A0081
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 29, 2024
Last Update Date
July 29, 2024
Unique ID
01242496

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 23:59:53)
Airport
Latitude
39.959702
Longitude
-88.071777

Data Source

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

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