{"id":"F2006B08602","name":"AD/CL-600/40 - Electrical Power - Chafing of IDG Cables","slug":"ad-cl-600-40-electrical-power-chafing-of-idg-cables","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":51502,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B08602-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.002.png)\n\n![](image.002.png)  \nFor the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/CL-600/40 Electrical Power - Chafing ","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/CL-600/40 Electrical Power - Chafing of IDG Cables 3/2001","content":"# AD/CL-600/40 Electrical Power \\- Chafing of IDG Cables 3/2001\n\nTX\n\nApplicability: Model CL-600-2B19 “Regional Jet” aeroplanes Serial Numbers 7003 through 7462 inclusive.\n\nRequirement: 1. Visually inspect the Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) cable harness assembly of both the left and right engines in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A601R-24-103 dated 28 December 2000.\n\n    2. If, as a result of the Requirement 1 inspection, chafing or damage is detected repair or replace the cable as follows:\n\n    inner cores not visible and not damaged \\- either repair or replace the damaged IDG cable in accordance with ASB A601R-24-103; or\n\n    b. inner core damaged or visible \\- replace the damaged IDG cable in accordance with ASB A601R-24-103.\n\n    3. Install a protective conduit (Part Number S1244H-6-3 on the right engine and S1244H-6-4 1/2 or S1244H-6-5 on the left engine) on the IDG cable harness assembly in accordance with ASB A601R-24-103.\n\n    4. Report any findings of IDG cable chafing or damage to Bombardier at the address identified in ASB A601R-24-103.\n\nNote: Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2001-02 refers.\n\nCompliance: For Requirement 1 \\- Within 50 hours time in service from the effective date of this Directive.\n\nFor Requirement 2 \\- Before further flight.\n\nFor Requirement 3 \\- Within 550 hours time in service after the effective date of this Directive.\n\nFor Requirement 4 \\- Within 30 days of carrying out the Requirement 1 inspection. This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 25 January 2001.","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope aligns with the stated corrective purpose: it applies only to the listed CL-600-2B19 serials and mandates inspection, conditional repair/replacement, conduit installation and reporting to address IDG cable chafing. The directive does not broaden applicability or add unrelated obligations beyond those listed (see Applicability; Requirement; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability limited to Model CL-600-2B19, Serial Numbers 7003–7462 (Applicability).","Multiple mandated actions: visual inspection, conditional repair or replacement, conduit installation, and manufacturer reporting (Requirement 1–4).","Staged compliance deadlines with different timeframes: inspection within 50 flight hours, repairs before further flight, conduit within 550 hours, reporting within 30 days (Compliance).","Repair decision rule depends on whether inner core is visible or damaged, which changes remedial action from repair to mandatory replacement (Requirement 2).","Specific parts required for conduit installation are identified by part number, creating a procurement obligation (Requirement 3).","Procedural dependence on Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-24-103 for inspection, repair and installation steps creates reliance on an external technical document (Requirement 1 and cross-references in Requirements 2–3).","Mandatory reporting to Bombardier imposes an administrative compliance burden and routes findings to the manufacturer (Requirement 4).","Limited regulatory discretion in the instrument: it prescribes required actions and timings, leaving operators responsible for execution and costs (preamble and Requirement/Compliance sections)."],"plain_english_summary":"**Requires operators of Bombardier CL‑600‑2B19 (serials 7003–7462) to inspect IDG cable harnesses for chafing, repair or replace damaged cables before further flight, fit specified protective conduit within a set timeframe, and report findings to Bombardier.** Compliance deadlines are set for the initial inspection, repairs, conduit installation and reporting. The directive places the inspection, repair/replacement, parts fitment and reporting costs and operational constraints on aircraft operators and relies on Bombardier service instructions for the work."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific safety defect in specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of correcting IDG cable chafing in the CL-600-2B19 series."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific aircraft model and serial number range (narrow applicability)","Four sequential requirements with clear, non-nested conditions","Simple binary decision tree for damage assessment (inner cores visible/damaged or not)","No defined terms section — uses standard aviation terminology (IDG, ASB, time in service)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about a Canadian equivalent AD","Straightforward compliance deadlines tied to flight hours or calendar days"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates operators of Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Regional Jets (S/N 7003–7462) to inspect and fix chafing Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) cables that could cause electrical failure or fire. Inspections are required within 50 flight hours, damaged wiring must be repaired or replaced before flight, protective conduit fitted within 550 flight hours, and findings reported to Bombardier."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-40-electrical-power-chafing-of-idg-cables","history":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-40-electrical-power-chafing-of-idg-cables/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-40-electrical-power-chafing-of-idg-cables/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-40-electrical-power-chafing-of-idg-cables/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-40-electrical-power-chafing-of-idg-cables/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cl-600-40-electrical-power-chafing-of-idg-cables/documents"}}