Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
FAA supersedes AD 2025-17-12 for Bombardier CL-600 models, adding new inspection/repair requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Operators of Bombardier CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and certain CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, 604 Variants) airplanes; Part 145 repair stations; Part 135/121 operators; corporate flight departments. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Compliance required within 30 days of AD effective date (July 14, 2026) or as specified in AD.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Supersedes previous AD with new airworthiness limitations and mandatory inspections/repairs for certain components.
Who it affects
Operators of Bombardier CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and certain CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, 604 Variants) airplanes; Part 145 repair stations; Part 135/121 operators; corporate flight departments.
What you must do
Review new AD, incorporate into maintenance programs, and comply with inspection/repair intervals.
Deadline
Compliance required within 30 days of AD effective date (July 14, 2026) or as specified in AD.
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