Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22775 · Fuel
Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 5775 through 5990 inclusive and 6050 through 6178 inclusive.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of sparking due to damaged wire insulation in the fueling adapter. This AD requires inspecting the electrical wires attached to the airplane connector located behind the fuel scupper for damage, and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect the electrical wires attached to the J274 connector for damage, in accordance with Section 2.B of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service bulletin referenced in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
| Model | Serial No. | Service bulletin |
|---|---|---|
| CL-600-2B16 | 5775 through 5990 inclusive | Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-28-014, dated May 10, 2023. |
| CL-600-2B16 | 6050 through 6178 inclusive | Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-28-003, dated May 10, 2023. |
Before further flight after accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of this AD.
(1) If no electrical wire is damaged, do the related investigative and corrective actions specified in and in accordance with Section 2.C of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service bulletin referenced in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) If any electrical wire is damaged, do the related investigative and corrective actions specified in and in accordance with Section 2.D of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service bulletin referenced in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Validation 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 International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-NYACO-COS@faa.gov. 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, International Validation 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.
For more information about this AD, contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7300; email: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
