EASA Regulations for MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

76 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet).

EASA AD CF-2023-71

Equipment/Furnishings — Storage Compartment — Potential failure of Overhead Bins Attachments

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-71 addresses a potential failure in the overhead bin attachments on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of this aircraft type and mandates modifications to the overhead storage compartments to ensure safety during emergency landing conditions. This directive aims to prevent overhead bins from detaching and causing injury or obstructing emergency exits.

Oct 18, 2023

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EASA SIB CASA-2023-03

Safety Valve — Opening During Normal Operation and Ingestion of Insulation Blankets

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2023-03 addresses issues related to the safety valve (SFV) on MHI RJ Aviation CRJ 550/700/701/702/705/900 aeroplanes. It highlights problems with the inadvertent opening of the SFV during normal operation due to positive pressure mechanism drift and insulation blanket ingress causing valve sticking. The alert informs operators and maintainers about updated parts and maintenance procedures to mitigate these issues.

Aug 7, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-56

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-79

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-56 mandates inspections and improvements to the overhead bin electrical harnesses above the class divider on MHI RJ Aviation ULC (formerly Bombardier Inc.) CRJ900 series aircraft, specifically models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 with specified serial numbers. The directive addresses potential damage risks to electrical harnesses that could affect critical aircraft systems such as emergency lighting, passenger oxygen, and air conditioning. This directive is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427.

Jul 25, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-43

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Task Revisions

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-43 is issued for MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It mandates revisions to the Maintenance Requirements Manual Part 2, specifically updating Airworthiness Limitation Items related to structural inspections and safe life components. These changes ensure continued airworthiness by addressing new damage tolerance findings.

Jun 22, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-41

Fuselage — Keel Beam Cut-Out Reinforcement — Unclear Airworthiness Limitation Task Effectivity

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-41 addresses the unclear effectivity of the Airworthiness Limitation (AWL) task number 53-41-180 related to the fuselage keel beam cut-out reinforcement on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft, serial numbers 7946 through 8113. This directive clarifies maintenance requirements to ensure structural integrity of these aircraft. Operators must update their Maintenance Requirements Manual accordingly and perform the revised inspection task at specified intervals.

Jun 16, 2023

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EASA AD 2021-0234R1

Information Systems — Electronic Flight Bag Universal Serial Bus Receptacle — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0234R1 is a regulatory update addressing the modification of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Universal Serial Bus (USB) receptacles installed on various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777 models, Bombardier CL-600 series, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to affected USB receptacles to prevent overheating and potential smoke or fumes in the cockpit. This AD applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as detailed in the directive's appendix.

May 11, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-19

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2025-65

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-19 addresses missing insulation on the 14th stage bleed ducts of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. This directive mandates inspections of the engine pylon structure and introduces a new certification maintenance requirement to ensure the integrity of the bleed duct insulation. The AD applies to all serial numbers of the CL-600-2B19 model.

Mar 14, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-10

Equipment / Furnishings — Passenger Seats — Y-belts Installed Incorrectly

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-10 addresses the incorrect installation of Y-belts (lap belts) on passenger seats in MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 within specified serial number ranges. The directive mandates inspection and correction of Y-belt installations to ensure passenger safety. This issue originated from errors in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual instructions that have since been corrected.

Feb 23, 2023

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EASA SIB CASA-2022-05

Circuit Breaker Panels — Inadequate Torque on Mounting Hardware

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2022-05 is a safety alert addressing inadequate torque on mounting hardware of circuit breaker panels #1 and #2 in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation CRJ 550/700/701/702/705/900/1000 aeroplanes. The alert highlights issues with improper assembly and torque values on circuit breaker bar connections and bus bar connections that have led to in-flight system failures and increased crew workload.

Dec 12, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-54R1

Fuselage — Forward Engine Support Frame Fuselage Station 1051.30 — Inspection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-54R1 addresses inspection requirements for the forward engine support frame at fuselage station 1051.30 on MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24. It mandates improved inspection procedures for tombstone fittings part numbers MM670-36153/36154 and MM690-36153/36154 to detect cracks that could compromise engine attachment. This directive updates previous inspection protocols to enhance safety and compliance.

Oct 5, 2022

EASA AD CF-2022-56

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Retract Actuator Piston Rod — Safe Life Limitation Introduction

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-56 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to all serial numbers of the MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It introduces a safe life limitation for the main landing gear retract actuator piston rod, part number 55615-1, to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential landing gear failures. This directive mandates updates to the Maintenance Requirements Manual to include this limitation and periodic replacement of the affected piston rod.

Sep 27, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2021-32R1

Oxygen — Third Crew Member Oxygen Mask — Introduction of Chafing Protection for Flex Hose and Rerouting of Electrical Harness

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-32R1 addresses safety concerns on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft related to the third crew member oxygen mask. It mandates the introduction of chafing protection for the oxygen supply flex hose and rerouting of the electrical harness to prevent potential oxygen-fed fires in the observer's oxygen mask stowage compartment. This directive updates and supersedes the previous AD CF-2021-32.

Aug 1, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-37

Auto Flight System — Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Limitations and Abnormal Procedures — Velocity Decay during Low Level ALT CAP in One Engine Inoperative Conditions

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-37 is a Canadian regulatory document addressing the Auto Flight System limitations and abnormal procedures related to velocity decay during low-level altitude capture in one engine inoperative conditions. It applies to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to enhance safety during engine failure scenarios in climb phases.

Jul 12, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-16R1

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

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-16R1 addresses non-conforming bleed air leak detection system sensing elements installed on MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, including Bombardier CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 models. The directive mandates testing and replacement of sensing elements with insufficient salt fill that could fail to detect hot bleed air leaks, posing a safety risk. It references specific MHIRJ Service Bulletins SB 601R-36-021 and SB 670BA-36-025 for compliance procedures.

Jul 6, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-35

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Tasks Revision

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-35 is issued by Transport Canada Civil Aviation and applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aeroplanes. This directive mandates revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations tasks as published in the Maintenance Requirements Manual CSP B-053 Part 2. It ensures that operators comply with updated inspection tasks to maintain continued airworthiness.

Jun 30, 2022

EASA AD CF-2022-32

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguishing System — Fire Extinguisher Bottle Tests Omitted (Cargo / Engine / Auxiliary Power Unit)

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-32 issued by Transport Canada addresses fire protection concerns related to fire extinguisher bottle tests omitted on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It mandates new maintenance tasks and interval limitations for the restoration and pressure switch testing of fire extinguisher bottles in cargo compartments, engines, and auxiliary power units (APUs).

Jun 14, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2021-38R1

Air Conditioning — Ram Air System — Emergency Ram Air Valve

Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-38R1 is issued by Transport Canada concerning the air conditioning ram air system emergency ram air valve (ERAV) on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. This directive addresses issues with the ERAV part number GG670-95019-1, which has been reported stuck in closed or partially open positions due to corrosion. The directive mandates operational checks and detailed inspections of the valve and related ducts to ensure continued air supply and cabin safety.

May 30, 2022

EASA AD CF-2007-10R2

Flight Controls — Flaps Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2007-10R2 addresses flight control flap failures on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft, serial numbers 7003 through 7990 and 8000 onwards. The directive mandates changes to the Airplane Flight Manual, operational procedures, training, and maintenance actions to mitigate risks associated with flap malfunctions, which can lead to increased landing distances and fuel consumption during diversions.

May 13, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-20

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguisher — Replacement of the Cargo Bay Fire Extinguisher Container Pressure Switch/Gauge Assembly

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-20 addresses fire protection concerns on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of cargo bay fire extinguisher container pressure switch/gauge assemblies manufactured before March 2020. This directive aims to ensure accurate pressure readings to maintain fire suppression effectiveness in cargo bays.

Apr 21, 2022

EASA AD CF-2022-06

Oxygen System — Crew Oxygen Line Contamination

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-06 addresses contamination in the crew oxygen lines of MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, including models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates cleaning and flushing procedures to remove lubricant contamination from oxygen tubes that may pose fire and health risks. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and tube part numbers installed after certain dates as detailed in MHIRJ Service Bulletin 670BA-35-016 Revision B.

Mar 2, 2022