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EASA Regulations for Bombardier BD-100

41 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bombardier BD-100.

EASA AD CF-2022-44

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-09

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-44 is a regulatory document addressing a safety issue in Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 and 350 aircraft. It concerns certain sensitive elements in the bleed air leak detection system that may have insufficient salt filling, potentially preventing detection of hot bleed air leaks. This directive mandates temporary revisions to the aircraft flight manual and prohibits installation of affected parts as spares.

Aug 16, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2019-12R1

Auto Flight System — Airplane Flight Manual Limitations and Emergency Procedures — Velocity Decay during Low Level Flight Using Altitude Capture in One Engine Inoperative Conditions

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-12R1 is a Canadian regulatory update addressing the Auto Flight System limitations and emergency procedures related to velocity decay during low level flight using altitude capture in one engine inoperative conditions. It applies specifically to Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes with serial numbers 20003 through 20867. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to better handle altitude capture modes during engine failure scenarios.

Jun 10, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-28

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-35

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-28 addresses erratic electrical system indications on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 through 20836. The directive targets misleading electrical power status caused by contamination in the left-hand direct current power centre (DCPC) internal communication data bus. It mandates verification and potential replacement of affected DCPC units to ensure reliable electrical power indications and flight safety.

May 30, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-19

Auxiliary Power Unit — Tailcone Upper Firewall Cracking

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-19 addresses cracking in the upper firewall of the tailcone related to the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers 20003 to 20916. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity and electrical grounding safety. It specifically targets the replacement of the rigid grounding braid with a flexible exhaust connection cable to prevent firewall cracks.

Apr 20, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2021-29

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear — Nose Wheel Steering Selector Valve Slow to Deactivate

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-29 addresses an issue with the nose wheel steering selector valve (SSV) on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20003 through 20892. The directive mandates replacing the affected SSV part number 41130-107 with a redesigned part number 41130-111 to prevent slow deactivation under low temperature conditions. This AD aims to enhance safety by reducing the risk of runway excursions caused by delayed transition to free castor mode.

Aug 23, 2021
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EASA AD CF-2021-14

Flight Controls — Spoiler Electronic Control Unit (SECU) Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) — Intermittent and Repetitive Messages

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-14 addresses intermittent and repetitive Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) messages related to the Spoiler Electronic Control Unit (SECU) on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft. The directive applies to all serial numbers of this model and requires updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include specific cautions and notes for spoiler fault procedures. This AD aims to ensure flight crews properly respond to these messages to maintain safe flight operations.

Apr 16, 2021
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EASA AD CF-2020-52

Landing Gear — Missing Secondary Locking Device on Main Landing Gear Side Stay Actuator

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-52 addresses a missing secondary locking device on the main landing gear side stay actuator for Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers 20003 to 20780. This directive mandates inspection and, if necessary, installation of a safety wire on the castellated nut of the main landing gear side stay actuator. The directive ensures compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations to maintain aircraft safety.

Dec 1, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2020-46

Electrical Power — Misleading Indication

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-46 addresses misleading electrical power indications on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20003 and subsequent. The directive mandates revisions to the Electrical Emergency and Non-Normal Procedures in the Airplane Flight Manual to prevent pilots from turning off active electrical power sources during erroneous indications. This AD aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks of electrical power loss and associated loss of flight displays.

Nov 25, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2020-47

Engine — Fuel and Control — Airplane Flight Manual Limitations and Procedures — Engine Surge at Low Altitude under Certain Environmental Conditions

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-47 addresses engine surge issues at low altitude during takeoff for Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes equipped with AS907-1-1A engines. This directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to mitigate engine surge risks under certain environmental conditions. The directive applies specifically to serial numbers 20003 through 20457 of the affected aircraft.

Nov 25, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2020-33

Navigation - Flight Management System - Wrong Magnetic Heading Displayed due to Outdated Magnetic Variation Tables

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-33 addresses an issue affecting Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20003 through 20407, equipped with FMC-5000 Flight Management Computers. The directive identifies that outdated magnetic variation tables in the Flight Management System can cause incorrect magnetic heading displays on flight instruments. This can compromise navigation accuracy and safety during flight operations.

Oct 7, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2020-31

Hydraulic Power — Direct Current Motor Pump Failures

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-31 addresses failures of direct current (DC) motor pumps in Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers 20003 to 20406. This directive mandates compliance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-29-18, which introduces a redesigned DC motor pump more resistant to high temperatures encountered at altitude. The directive aims to prevent electrical system issues caused by pump overheating during flight.

Sep 25, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2020-26

Flight Controls — Multi-Function Spoiler (MFS) Failure to deploy

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-26 addresses a failure issue with the Multi-Function Spoiler (MFS) on Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 20003 through 20457 and 20501 through 22999. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected MFS Power Control Units (PCUs) to ensure proper deployment and maintain proportional lift dumping functionality. This directive aims to prevent potential structural damage and passenger injury caused by degraded spoiler performance during emergency descents.

Aug 10, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2020-12

Fire Protection — Fire Detection — Fire Detection and Extinguishing (FIREX) Control Unit Replacement

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-12 mandates the replacement of the Fire Detection and Extinguishing (FIREX) control unit part number 474112-2 on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 through 20669. This directive addresses fire protection system reliability by targeting a specific control unit susceptible to internal electrical noise. The directive applies to aircraft equipped with the affected FIREX control unit.

Apr 24, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2019-43

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Shock Strut Cylinder Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-43 addresses corrosion found on the nose landing gear (NLG) shock strut cylinders of Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 through 20767. This directive mandates inspections and modifications to the NLG shock strut cylinders to prevent structural failure due to corrosion. It also restricts installation of certain replacement NLG shock strut assemblies unless reworked according to specified service bulletins.

Nov 15, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2019-29

Flight Controls — Multi-Function Spoiler Jam

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-29 addresses a flight control issue involving the multi-function spoiler (MFS) jam on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 through 20788. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual procedures to manage uncommanded spoiler deployment that can cause high crew workload during roll control. This AD aims to enhance flight safety by providing revised non-normal procedures for affected aircraft.

Aug 13, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2019-24

Navigation — Flight Instruments — Unreliable Air Data in the Cockpit

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-24 addresses unreliable air data in the cockpit for Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20001 through 20688. This directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures for handling unreliable airspeed and go-around scenarios. The directive aims to enhance flight safety by providing crews with guidance to manage air data system failures caused by high altitude icing.

Jul 8, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2019-23

Flight Controls — Pitch Trim System — Upgrade of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Electronic Control Unit

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-23 mandates an upgrade to the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Electronic Control Unit (HSTECU) on Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20001 through 20337. This directive addresses the pitch trim system to enhance flight control safety by verifying the Motor Brake Assemblies' braking capability during power-up tests. The AD applies specifically to certain HSTECU part numbers installed on these aircraft.

Jun 19, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2019-09

Avionic System — Airplane Flight Manual Navigation System Limitations — Prohibit Editing CLIMB TO Altitudes and Use of Temperature Compensation on Flight Management System

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-09 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20002 and subsequent, equipped with FMS-5000 software version 4.X. The directive addresses limitations in the airplane flight manual related to the navigation system, specifically prohibiting editing CLIMB TO altitudes and the use of temperature compensation on the Flight Management System (FMS).

Mar 8, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2018-37

Recording System — Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) power supply modification

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-37 mandates a modification to the power supply systems of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 20003 through 20739. This directive addresses a safety concern identified in these Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aeroplanes. The modification ensures continued operation of these critical recording systems by improving their power source reliability.

Jan 8, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2018-20

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Side Brace Actuators Contain Non-Conforming Split Ball Bearing

Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-20 addresses a quality issue with the main landing gear side brace actuators on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, specifically those equipped with split ball bearing part number 104467672. The directive requires verification and possible replacement of non-conforming split ball bearings to prevent asymmetric gear extension or retraction and potential gear collapse during landing. This directive applies to serial numbers 20003 through 20665 of the BD-100-1A10 model.

Aug 8, 2018
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