# N556GJ: 2002 Bombardier CL-600-2C11

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bombardier CL-600-2C11](https://openairdocs.org/model/bombardier-cl-600-2c11) (registry code 1390021, 55 seats)
- Engine: [GE CF34-8C5B1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-cf34-8c5b1) (registry code 30052)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A21EA-1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A21EA-1) (MHI RJ Aviation ULC), [TCDS E00063EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00063EN) (General Electric Company GE Aerospace) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 10050
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: July 22, 2021
- Certificate issued: February 16, 2023
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A71654
- Registered owner: [United Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20AIRLINES%20INC)
- Location: [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 41.8813° N, 87.6375° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 60606, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=556GJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N556GJ

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 45 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bombardier CL-600-2C11)

- [AD 2026-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-15-16): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 3 more. Effective Sep 3, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-02): Stabilizers · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective May 26, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-05): Flight controls · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Mar 23, 2026
- [AD 2026-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-02-03): Flight control · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Feb 5, 2026
- [AD 2025-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-03): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Jan 16, 2026
- [AD 2025-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-13-04): Flight Controls · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Aug 5, 2025
- [AD 2025-11-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-11-11): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Jul 15, 2025
- [AD 2025-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-09): Communications · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Jun 18, 2025
- [AD 2025-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-04-08): Navigation · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Apr 25, 2025
- [AD 2024-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-07-08): Fuselage · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 3 more. Effective Jun 5, 2024
- [AD 2024-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-03-02): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Apr 9, 2024
- [AD 2023-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-25-01): Equipment/Furnishings · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Feb 6, 2024
- [AD 2023-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-24-03): Fire Protection · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Jan 22, 2024
- [AD 2023-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-19-08): Fire Protection · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Nov 9, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-03): Fire Protection · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Jul 11, 2023
- [AD 2023-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-02): Fire Protection · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Jun 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-07-07): Pneumatic · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Jun 20, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-06-06): Air conditioning · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Apr 28, 2023
- [AD 2022-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-03): Oxygen · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701) and 4 more. Effective Apr 14, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-10): Fire protection · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Jan 18, 2023
- [AD 2022-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-10): Landing gear · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Dec 21, 2022
- [AD 2022-18-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-18-15): Fuel · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Nov 25, 2022
- [AD 2022-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-12-03): Navigation System · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Nov 3, 2022
- [AD 2022-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-13-02): Fuel system · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Aug 31, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-24): Periodic Inspections · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Dec 29, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-12): Landing Gear · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Nov 10, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-02): Auto Flight · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Jul 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-03): Rain and Ice Protection · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective May 25, 2021
- [AD 2021-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-07-10): Ice and Rain Protection · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 2 more. Effective May 12, 2021
- [AD 2020-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-02): Fire protection · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10, BD-500-1A11, A330-201 and 45 more. Effective Nov 19, 2020
- [AD 2020-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-15): Navigation · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Nov 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-08-13): Flight controls · Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 5 more. Effective Jun 10, 2020

### Matched by engine (GE CF34-8C5B1)

- [AD 2026-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-21-11): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · General Electric Company GE Aerospace CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Nov 27, 2026
- [AD 2025-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-12-08): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Jul 23, 2025
- [AD 2022-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-06): Turbine Section · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Nov 15, 2022
- [AD 2022-09-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-14): Compressor Bleed Valve · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Jun 24, 2022
- [AD 2022-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-06): Turbine Engine Compression Section · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Apr 29, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-19): Turbine Section · General Electric CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5B1, CF34-8E2 and 6 more. Effective Jan 25, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-51): Turbine Engine Compression Section · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Dec 29, 2021
- [AD 2021-18-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-18-13): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Oct 22, 2021
- [AD 2017-17-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-18): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective Oct 6, 2017
- [AD 2013-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-06-06): Operability bleed valves (OBV) · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 10 more. Effective May 8, 2013
- [AD 2008-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-05-01): Fuel metering units (FMU) · General Electric CF34-10E2A1, CF34-10E5, CF34-10E5A1 and 8 more. Effective Apr 3, 2008

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-22-02) (historical): Stabilizers · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) and 4 more. Effective Nov 20, 2025
- [AD 2023-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-02) (historical): Flight controls · MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100), CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440), CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) and 6 more. Effective Jan 18, 2024
- [AD 2019-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-22-05) (historical): Compressor bleed governor · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 3 more. Effective Dec 23, 2019
- [AD 2017-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-23-06) (historical): Compressor bleed governor · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 1 more. Effective Nov 30, 2017
- [AD 2003-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-26-05) (historical): Master Variable Geometry (VG) Actuators · General Electric CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1 and 3 more. Effective Jan 20, 2004

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N556GJ.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N556GJ.

## Service difficulty reports (12)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR N6WA2026082104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2026082104), Aug 19, 2026: SENSOR. FAULTED. LEFT ENG HIGH OIL TEMP 164C IN FLIGHT. VARIABLE WITH THROTTLE. AFTER SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE 81C AND LEFT 145C. (RETURN FROM FLIGHT). REMOVED AND INSTALLED LEFT 
- [SDR N6WA2026070806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2026070806), Jul 7, 2026: FAULT MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. IDG 1 FAULT 1 MESSAGE (REPEAT). ALREADY ON DEFERRAL PER MEL 24-11-01A CAT A OCN 70102171.
- [SDR N6WA2026070805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2026070805), Jul 7, 2026: FAULT MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. IDG 1 FAULT MESSAGE B1-007096, IDG1, INTERNAL FAULT. AS PER TELECON WITH MXC, DEFERRED IDG 1 FAULT MESSAGE ON OCN 70102179 PER MEL 24-11-01A CATEGORY A.
- [SDR N6WA2026062209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2026062209), Jun 17, 2026: IDG. WARNING MESSAGE. ABORTED TAKEOFF AFTER IDG 1 CAUTION MESSAGE RECIEVED. AS PER TELECON WITH MXC, DEFERRED IDG 1 CAUTION MESSAGE ON OCN 70101614 PER MEL 24-11-01A CATEGORY A
- [SDR N6WA2026051503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2026051503), May 13, 2026: PUMP. FAULTED. HYD SYS 1 HI TEMP CAUTION MESSAGE. R & R ENG 1 EDP IAW CRJ550 AMM 29-11-01. OPS CHECK OK. RAN ENG AT HIGH POWER TEMP WERE STABLE.
- [SDR N6WA2026041312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2026041312), Apr 11, 2026: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE ROW 4 INOP. AS PER TELECON WITH MXC DEFERRED EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE ROW 4 ON OCN 70099770 PER MEL 33-51-01B CAT C CORRECT PRIOR TO 4/22/26.
- [SDR N6WA2025101701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2025101701), Oct 17, 2025: SMOKE GOGGLES. DAMAGED. F/O'S SMOKE GOOGLES DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED F/O'S SMOKE GOOGLES IAW CRJ AMM 35-11-12
- [SDR N6WA2024101402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2024101402), Oct 13, 2024: SKIN. DAMAGED. RH ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN DAMAGED. REPAIRED RH UPPER ELEVATOR SKIN IAW CRJ SRM 55-21-01 AND EO 670-55-21-160
- [SDR N6WA2024101401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2024101401), Oct 13, 2024: SKIN. DAMAGED. LH ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN DAMAGED. REPAIRED LH ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN IAW CRJ SRM 55-21-01.
- [SDR N6WA2024101301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2024101301), Oct 13, 2024: FAIRING. DAMAGED. TAIL FAIRING DAMAGED. REPLACED AFT FAIRING IAW CRJ AMM 55-32-86.
- [SDR N6WA2022080801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2022080801), Aug 7, 2022: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. ROW 9 CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT. DEFERRED ROW 9 CEILING EMERG LIGHT ON OCN 70079263 PER MEL 33-51-01B-2A. CAT C. AUTH BY MXC DAVID RIME
- [SDR N6WA2022021602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N6WA2022021602), Feb 14, 2022: COMPUTER. FALSE INDICATION. ENROUTE- PITCH FEEL FAULT STATUS, YD 2 INOP. DESCENT- L/R FADEC FAULT 2, RUDDER LIMITER FAULT, FO SIDE SHOWING MASSIVE ERRORS FLICKERING FLAGS, TRIED TO SELECT 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (17)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Bombardier CL-600-2C11)

- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST04755NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04755NY): Installation of the SpaceX Starlink Aviation System. Space Exploration Technologies Corp. / Starlink Aviation
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04790NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04790NY): Installation Bruce Cabin Lighting. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST04328NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328NY): The Manufacture and Installation of Exterior Placards, Labels and Signs is to be performed, installed. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST03875NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03875NY): Installation of interior placards, signs and markings. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST04201AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04201AT): Installation of the Avionics Innovations DMP500 PRAM (Pre-Recorded Announcement Machine). Chippewa Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA02358LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02358LA): Installation of Main Landing Gear Wire Harness Assemblies. NIACC Avitech Technologies
- [STC ST04839NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04839NY): Installation of LED Position/Anti-Collision Lights. Sterling Helicopter
- [STC ST03034AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03034AT): Installation of the Honeywell Dual Laser Ref V Inertial Reference System (IRU’s). Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02800LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02800LA): Installation of USB Ports Type A and Type C and Power Inverters in the cabin. U.S. Technical Consultants Inc
- [STC ST03663AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03663AT): Installation of an Artex C406-2 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). Woven Electronics LLC
- [STC ST03422NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03422NY): Update of Intelsat components. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST04418NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04418NY): Installation of the Three Cabin Class Configuration. GAL Aviation
- [STC ST03336AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03336AT): Installation of LRU Avionics Protective Covers. Chippewa Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA03642AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03642AT): Installation of Michelin's tires P/N 029-901-0 on the main gear and P/N 036-897-0 on the nose gear of Bombardier CL-600-2C10/2D15/2D24 aircraft wheel assembly. Michelin North America Inc
- [STC ST03651NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03651NY): Installation of the Transponder Upgrade for ADS-B Out. Avmax Aviation Services Inc

## Related

- Other Bombardier CL-600-2C11 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bombardier-cl-600-2c11/aircraft.md
- The GE CF34-8C5B1 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-cf34-8c5b1.md

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