Bombardier Jets Get Flap Recorder Ban for Safety
Published Date: 4/7/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you fly a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant), listen up! The FAA wants to disconnect a tricky flap system recorder that’s causing flap control problems and could lead to unexpected flap moves. This fix needs to happen soon and stops anyone from putting that recorder back on, keeping flights safer without breaking the bank.
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Disconnect faulty flap recorder
The FAA proposes that all Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes must have the flap system on-board recorder (FSOBR) disconnected. The rule would also bar anyone from reinstalling that FSOBR in the future to prevent flap control unit monitors from tripping and possible uncommanded flap movement.
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