Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22388 · Equipment/furnishings
Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes.
(2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes.
(3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL- 600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that, due to a lack of flightcrew awareness, smoke hoods with a certain part number installed throughout the airplane could be mistaken for protective breathing equipment (PBE). This AD requires an inspection or records review to determine if any smoke hood with a certain part number is installed in any location on the airplane and, depending on the results, removing the smoke hood and associated placards and installing new placards. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an inspection to determine if any smoke hood having part number (P/N) MR-10008N is installed in the flight deck, forward wardrobe, or any other location in the airplane. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the smoke hood can be conclusively determined from that review.
If, during the inspection or records review required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any smoke hood having P/N MR-10008N is found on the airplane, within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, remove the smoke hood, including any associated placards, and install a new placard, in accordance with Section 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service bulletin specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (5) of this AD; or the method specified in paragraph (h)(6) of this AD; as applicable.
(1) For Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0778, dated September 22, 2021.
(2) For Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-1110, dated September 22, 2021.
(3) For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (604 variant) with serial numbers 5301 through 5644 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-25-004, dated September 22, 2021.
(4) For Model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) airplanes with serial numbers 5701 through 5988 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-25-014, dated September 22, 2021.
(5) For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (604 variant) with serial numbers 6050 through 6099 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-25-016, dated September 22, 2021; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-25-016, Revision 01, dated June 07, 2022.
(6) For Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants) airplanes: A method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the New York ACO Branch, mail it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, at the address identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD or email to: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. If mailing information, also submit information by email. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-10, dated March 10, 2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1572.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Chirayu Gupta, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
