Global series MMEL status update - December 2023
Effectivity: All Global series aircraft
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By: Stephane Beauchamp – Technical Services Since our last article in August, there have been some changes to regulatory agencies’ Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) documentation for Bombardier Global series aircraft. Here, we provide an update as of early December 2023.
Global Express aircraft – BD-700-1A10 & BD-700-1A11 status:
The latest update is from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the recently released revision 16 in October 2023. These changes seek to align the FAA MMEL with TCCA revision 8, including Temporary Revisions TR-20, TR-21, and dispatch relief for single channel DCU inoperative on Global 5000 GVFD and Global 6000.
Transport Canada (TCCA) released revision 8 in August 2022. The latest TR-23 introduced reliefs associated with the newer Enhanced Vision System (EVS) camera EVS-3600 and Combined Vision System (CVS) and amended associated existing reliefs.
TCCA is currently reviewing dispatch relief for single channel DCU inoperative for Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft as part of TR-24.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released revision 10 last August 2023
and incorporated changes associated with Transport Canada (TCCA) TR-20, 21 and 22. EASA is currently reviewing the intent of TCCA TR-23 for inclusion in its next revision 11. Subsequently, once approved by TCCA, the intent of TR-24 will be submitted to EASA for review.
The documents are accessible through the Bombardier Customer Portal https://customer.aero.bombardier.com/cic/public/. Click on the following links to navigate to the associated MMEL:
-> Library -> Technical Publications -> Global – MMEL, CMM, ARM, CCC and CM -> Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
1 Select: Library -> Technical Publications è Global – MMEL, CMM, ARM, CCC and CM -> Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) -> EASA
TCCA:
Rev 8 – Posted Aug. 22, 2022:
TR-23 – Dated July 12, 2023:
Introduced relief for the newer Enhanced Vision System (EVS) camera CMA-3600 and associated CAS messages.
Added Combined Vision System (CVS) relief.
Amended exiting relief to specify applicability to the camera model installed CMA-2600, CMA-2700 or EVS-3600.
EASA:
Rev 10 – Published on Bombardier Customer Portal Aug. 10, 2023:
For details on the changes, refer to the MMEL record of revision section. To name a few, this revision included:
M to O items. Opportunities were identified for forty-five (45) procedures which may be performed by the flight crew (O) allowing additional flexibility for dispatch in remote locations where maintenance (M) may not be available. This would prevent having to dispatch on-site maintenance personnel to release the aircraft and allow continued operations. Most relate to procedures that require simple system deactivation. AFDX Network Port Lock addition
Display units extension from category B (3 days) to C (10 days)
Pearl engine TCCV FAULT CAS message relief (Global 5500/6500)
IFIS document reader function (Electronic reader function for AFM, QRH, etc.) extension from category C to D (120 days)
New relief for AFD/ DCU/cabinet fans, Aircraft Personality Module (APM)
Support of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) (Cat D – 120 days)
Clerical correction to be consistent with the whole document and to be aligned with TCCA MMEL
FAA:
Rev 16 – Posted Oct. 19, 2023:
For details on the changes, refer to the MMEL highlights of changes section. Below are some of the included revisions:
Clerical correction to be consistent with the whole document and to be aligned with the latest TCCA MMEL revision 8 and TR-20 and TR-21 where applicable.
DCU Channel Fail Relief for Global 5000/6000
AFDX Network Port Lock addition
Pearl engine TCCV FAULT CAS message relief (Global 5500/6500)
IFIS document reader function (Electronic reader function for AFM, QRH, etc.) extension from category C to D (120 days)
New relief for AFD/ DCU/cabinet fans, Aircraft Personality Module (APM)
Support of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) (Cat D – 120 days)
Avionic Version V5.8 changes to provide relief for new CAS messages:
CDTI FAIL – Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (ADS-B In)
DATALINK FAIL – Improvement on channel identification
SVS CAS Messages – Relief for new SVS CAS messages
WXR CAS Messages – Relief for new Weather Radar CAS messages
Honeywell Portable Maintenance Access Terminal (PMAT) from category C to D
Lightning Detection/Sensor System (LDS/LSS) from category C to D
Global 7500 aircraft – BD-700-2A12 status:
There has been no MMEL update for the Global 7500. However, in preparation for the Global 8000 aircraft’s Entry Into Service (EIS) in 2025, and in our quest to find opportunities for improvement, Bombardier is currently evaluating MMEL revision proposals for the next year.
The TCCA revision 4 released in May 2022 included changes to standardize the definitions used throughout the document, as well as modifying a few other items. The current Temporary Revision (TR-1) released last March 2023 is addressing Category II operation and Auto Flight Crew Altering Messages (CAS).
EASA revision 3 released May 2022 aligned with the TCCA MMEL revision 4.
FAA MMEL, revision 2 released June 2022, included modifications incorporated into the TCCA MMEL revision 4. The most notable revision was the modification of the Extended Range (ER) Operations diversion time limitations within the document.
