26 Sep 2025

✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier Airplanes Requires Compliance

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600) and CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes, and certain Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration

Business Impact ?

$$ - Med

The rule requires Bombardier airplane operators to revise maintenance or inspection programs for compliance with new airworthiness limitations, creating a regulatory requirement with associated costs, estimated at $7,650 per operator. This presents a financial and operational obligation for businesses operating these aircraft.

< >