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EASA Regulations for Bombardier CL-600-2A12

13 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bombardier CL-600-2A12.

EASA AD CF-2024-19

Flight Controls — Pitch-up on Landing When Using Thrust Reversers in Partial Flap Configurations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-19 addresses a pitch-up issue on landing when using thrust reversers in partial flap configurations for Bombardier Inc. aircraft models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. The directive mandates revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) procedures to mitigate the risk of tail strikes during landing. This AD applies to specific serial number ranges of these Challenger series aircraft.

Jun 7, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2024-16

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-16 addresses time limits and maintenance checks related to airworthiness limitations for Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes, including Challenger 600, 601, 604, 605, and 650 series. This directive mandates compliance with updated or more restrictive maintenance tasks as defined in the Bombardier Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) publications approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance actions and inspections.

May 24, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2024-09

Oxygen System — Insufficient Accessibility to the Portable Oxygen Bottle

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-09 addresses insufficient accessibility to portable oxygen bottles on Bombardier Inc. aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 equipped with Scott (Avox/Zodiac) 5500 or 5600 series 11 cubic foot portable oxygen bottles with certain upper bracket part numbers. The directive ensures that portable oxygen bottles can be easily removed in emergencies by flight attendants. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 1, 2024
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EASA AD CF-2022-50

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen System — Oxygen Dispensing Unit Lanyards Excessively Long

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-50 addresses the issue of excessively long oxygen dispensing unit lanyards in passenger oxygen systems installed on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected mask dispensing units to ensure proper oxygen flow during emergencies. This AD applies to specific serial numbers as identified in the relevant Bombardier service bulletins.

Aug 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2020-02R1

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

The Auto Flight System — Airplane Flight Manual Limitations and Procedures — Velocity Decay during Low Level Altitudes Capture in One Engine Inoperative Conditions is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-02R1 addressing Bombardier CL-600 series aircraft, specifically models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. It focuses on the risk of significant airspeed decay during altitude capture modes (ALTSEL, ASEL, ALTS CAP) when operating with one engine inoperative. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include new limitations and procedures to mitigate this unsafe condition.

Aug 16, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-10

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Smoke Hood

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-10 addresses the installation and use of cockpit smoke hoods on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft. The directive clarifies that certain smoke hoods installed as part of the interior configuration are not considered required safety equipment and may cause confusion during smoke or fire events. It mandates inspection and removal of these smoke hoods if found installed.

Mar 11, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2021-33

Flight Controls — Rudder Control System — Inspection for Missing Crimping of Rudder Power Control Unit Load Limiter

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-33 addresses the inspection and replacement of rudder power control unit (PCU) load limiters on Bombardier CL-600 series aircraft, including models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. The directive targets specific serial number ranges and part numbers 600-91302-43 and 600-91302-53 to ensure the integrity of the rudder control system. It mandates visual inspections and functional testing to detect missing crimping on the load limiter end caps, which could impair rudder control.

Oct 14, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2021-13

Ice and Rain Protection — Potable Water Line Ribbon Heater Fire Risk

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-13 addresses a fire risk related to the potable water line ribbon heater on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft equipped with Cox & Co. 3043 or 3044 series ribbon heaters. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent potential onboard fires caused by faulty heater installations. It applies to specific Bombardier aircraft models and aims to enhance safety by mitigating this electrical fire hazard.

Apr 7, 2021
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EASA AD CF-2020-44

Fuselage — Fuselage Station 559 Circumferential Joint — Interface Metal Chips from Improper Hole Deburring

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-44 addresses the presence of metal chips caused by improper hole deburring at the fuselage station 559 circumferential joint on certain Bombardier aircraft models. This directive applies to Bombardier CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and various CL-600-2B16 series aircraft within specified serial number ranges. It mandates inspections to detect and prevent potential structural fatigue due to metallic debris at the joint.

Oct 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2019-26

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-09

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-26 addresses accessibility issues with portable oxygen bottles installed on Bombardier CL-600 series aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. The directive mandates modifications to the upper and middle brackets of Scott (Avox/Zodiac) 5500 or 5600 series 11 cubic foot portable oxygen bottles to ensure they can be easily removed in emergencies. This AD applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft equipped with certain bracket part numbers.

Jul 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2019-04

Cold Weather Operations — Introduction of Low Temperature Ground Wing Anti-Ice System

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-04 titled 'Cold Weather Operations — Introduction of Low Temperature Ground Wing Anti-Ice System' applies to Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2A12 (Challenger 601) and CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 601-3A/3R) aircraft with serial numbers 3001 to 3066 and 5001 to 5194. This directive mandates modifications to improve safety during cold weather ground operations by introducing a low temperature ground wing anti-ice system. It includes updates to flight manuals, maintenance schedules, and installation of the new anti-ice system.

Feb 7, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2018-36

Navigation — Flight Instruments — Unreliable Air Data in the Cockpit

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-36 titled 'Navigation — Flight Instruments — Unreliable Air Data in the Cockpit' addresses issues related to unreliable anemobarometric data in the cockpit for Bombardier Inc. aircraft models CL-600-1A11 (variant 600), CL-600-2A12 (variant 601), and CL-600-2B16 (variant 601-3A/3R) within specified serial number ranges. This directive mandates updates to the aircraft flight manuals to include emergency procedures for unreliable airspeed indications caused by high-altitude icing conditions. The directive aims to enhance flight safety by providing crews with procedures to stabilize airspeed and attitude during such events.

Jan 10, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2018-19

Special Check of Attachment Fittings — Wing Box Main Landing Gear Side Brace Fittings

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-19 mandates a special inspection and corrective actions for Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 3001 through 3009 and 3011 through 3029. It addresses potential damage to the main landing gear side brace fittings caused by incorrect installation of the side brace shaft part number. The directive requires verification of the shaft part number and inspection for damage to prevent landing gear collapse and subsequent structural damage.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-2A12