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EASA Regulations for Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)

46 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger).

EASA AD CF-2023-05

Pneumatic — Non-Conforming Bleed Air Leak Detection System Sensing Elements

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-05 addresses a safety issue on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes, serial numbers 5580 to 5665, 5701 to 5988, and 6050 and subsequent. The directive concerns non-conforming bleed air leak detection system sensing elements that may fail to detect hot bleed air leaks due to insufficient salt fill. This AD mandates testing and replacement of affected sensing elements to ensure continued safe flight and landing.

Feb 13, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-01

Flight Controls — Ground Spoilers — Deployment In Air

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-01 addresses an issue with Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5988, and 6050 through 6174. The directive focuses on preventing ground spoilers from deploying in flight due to faults in the proximity sensor electronic unit (PSEU). It mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to include new procedures for handling ground spoilers and weight-on-wheels input faults.

Jan 12, 2023
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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
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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-2022-45

Auto Flight System — Airplane Flight Manual Limitations and Procedures — Velocity Decay during Low Level Altitudes Capture (V) ALTS CAP or (V) ALTV CAP modes in One Engine Inoperative Conditions

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-45 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses the Auto Flight System limitations and procedures related to velocity decay during low level altitude capture modes (V ALTS CAP or V ALTV CAP) in one engine inoperative conditions. This directive applies specifically to Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5988, and 6050 through 6160. It mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to ensure safe operation during engine failure scenarios in these flight modes.

Aug 16, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-34

Oxygen — Supply System Flexible Oxygen Hose Deterioration Over Time

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-34 addresses the deterioration over time of flexible oxygen supply hoses in Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 5701 to 5990 and 6050 to 6162 with supplemental type certificate SA06-90. The directive identifies oxygen hoses from the O2C20T1 and O2C20T14 series manufactured by O2 Corporation as prone to cracking, brittleness, and breakage, which can cause oxygen leaks and increase fire risk. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected hoses to ensure continued safety and compliance.

Jun 21, 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
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EASA SIB AIR-21-15R1

Aeroplanes with Honeywell Primus II Radio System with Radio Management Unit (RMU) 855 - Navigation System

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-15 R1 provides information regarding the Honeywell Primus II Radio System with Radio Management Unit (RMU) 855 installed on various aircraft models including 328 Support Services GmbH Model 328-100 and -300, Learjet Model 45, Embraer EMB-135 and EMB-145 series, Textron Aviation models 500, 550, 560, 650, Hawker 800 series, Bombardier CL-600 and BD-700 series, Viking Air CL-215-6B11, and Textron Aviation Model 750. The bulletin addresses the potential for inadvertent disabling of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) Out function due to certain avionics power-up sequences involving the RMU-855. This is an informational bulletin and does not mandate regulatory action.

Oct 13, 2021
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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-2021-06

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Wing Stall Prior to Touchdown due to Wing Leading Edge Icing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-06 addresses the risk of wing stall prior to touchdown caused by wing leading edge icing on Bombardier Challenger 600 series aircraft, including models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. This directive mandates revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to include new limitations and procedures for the Wing Anti-Ice (WAI) system to prevent ice accumulation on wing leading edges. The directive applies to specific serial numbers within these models.

Mar 3, 2021
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EASA AD CF-2020-54R1

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-32

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-54R1 addresses cracking issues in the main landing gear (MLG) shock strut lower pin, part number 19146-3, on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft with specified serial numbers. The directive mandates repetitive lubrication, detailed visual inspections, and non-destructive testing of the affected pins to detect and prevent structural failure. It applies to various CL-600-2B16 variants including CL-604, CL-605, and CL-650 models.

Dec 28, 2020
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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
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EASA AD CF-2020-38

Fuel — Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit Electrical Fuel Pump Cartridge / Canister Fuel Leakage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-38 addresses fuel leakage issues in the engine and auxiliary power unit electrical fuel pump cartridge/canister on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5990, and 6050 through 6163. The directive mandates modifications to the fuel boost pump canister/cartridge conduit connections to eliminate fuel leaks. This replaces previous requirements for periodic fuel leak inspections.

Oct 20, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2016-32R4

Fuel — Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit Electrical Fuel Pump Cartridge / Canister Fuel Leakage

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-32R4 addresses fuel leakage issues from the electrical connectors and conduits of the engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) electrical fuel pump cartridge/canister on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 through 6163. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and rectify fuel leaks to mitigate potential fire hazards. It applies specifically to various serial number groups of the CL-600-2B16 and references Bombardier Service Bulletins for compliance.

Oct 16, 2020
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EASA AD CF-2020-24

Navigation - Inertial Reference System (IRS) / Flight Management System (FMS) - Wrong Magnetic Heading Displayed due to Outdated Magnetic Variation (MagVar) Tables

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-24 addresses navigation system issues in Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) aircraft, specifically serial numbers 5301 through 5665 and 5701 through 5988. The directive targets incorrect magnetic heading displays caused by outdated Magnetic Variation (MagVar) tables in the Inertial Reference System (IRS) and Flight Management System (FMS).

Jul 13, 2020
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EASA AD 2019-0179R1

Navigation — Airborne Collision Avoidance System Display Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0179R1 is an update addressing the Rockwell Collins FDSA-6500 flight display software used in Textron Aviation B200, B300, and C90GTi aeroplanes, among others. The directive mandates software updates and operational changes to the Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) display to correct conflicting indications during Resolution Advisory scenarios. It applies to aircraft modified by specific Supplemental Type Certificates and production modifications involving the Collins FDSA-6500 system.

Apr 17, 2020
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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
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EASA AD CF-2018-26R1

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

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-26R1 addresses an issue with Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5988, and 6050 through 6091, equipped with split ball bearing Part Number 104467672 in the main landing gear side stay actuators. This directive mandates verification and possible replacement of non-conforming split ball bearings to prevent asymmetric landing gear extension or retraction that could lead to gear collapse during landing.

May 23, 2019
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EASA AD CF-2019-10

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-2019-10 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 and subsequent, equipped with FMS-6000 software versions 3.3.X through 4.X. This directive addresses limitations in the airplane flight manual related to the navigation system, specifically prohibiting editing of CLIMB TO altitudes and the use of temperature compensation on the Flight Management System (FMS).

Mar 8, 2019
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