CMS software update
Effectivity: Challenger 650 aircraft
ATA 44
Bombardier would like to inform operators and maintenance personnel that Service Bulletin (SB) 650-44-004 was released in December 2019 on the Customer Portal. This new optional SB incorporates the latest Lufthansa Technik niceHD Cabin Management System (CMS) Software Update. This software update introduces Template 08 to the Configuration Software Database (CSDB) with the following benefits:
− Challenger 650 CMS crew application support
− AACS keys update
− Activation of customizable SSID (SN 6050 to 6115)
The Challenger 650 CMS Crew Application (Figure 1) provides control of the cabin functions to the crew on an iPad. All the CMS controls available on the Galley Control Panel (GCP) are included in the application. The application also includes the Door Indication page and the Passenger Briefing control (Figure 2).
The Challenger 650 CMS Crew Application is available on the Apple App Store and is only compatible with the later version of iPads. For details, you may refer to the App Store Compatibility list.
The SB, applicable to Challenger 650 serial number 6050 to 6146, includes the following documents revisions:
Challenger 605 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, AFMS G904090.
Challenger 605 Flight Crew Operating Manual Supplement, FCOMS−CL605−014.
As a prerequisite, this SB requires operators to comply with the SB 650-44-002 beforehand.
Should you have further technical questions with SB 650-44-004, please contact your Bombardier Field Service Representative (FSR) or the Customer Response Centre (CRC) team 24/7 at 1-866-538-1247.