Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15412
FAA Airworthiness Directive for MHI RJ Aviation ULC Regional Jets
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
July 30, 2026
Identifier
2026-15412
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Involved: - MHI RJ Aviation ULC (current type certificate holder) - Bombardier, Inc. (previous type certificate holder) - Aircraft Models Affected: - CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) - CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) - CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) - CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) - Requirements: - Operators must revise maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations - Changes are based on updated damage tolerance analyses and regulatory requirements - The directive aims to address unsafe conditions and prevent failure of life-limited parts, ensuring continued structural integrity and safety - Notable Details: - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement or solicitation - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested
Description
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. It requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate these new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products and prevent potential failure of certain life-limited parts, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the airplane.