Challenger Type Question...
 

My type says CL-65 for the CRJ 200.

I've heard but never confirmed from other RJ pilots here in the regionals that it's the same type as the Challenger series...

Anybody know if that's correct?

I've heard 2 very different stories... Please someone who really knows and has flown both aircraft as PIC let us know.

Thanks

Couldn't you just ask the FSDO or is that barking up the wrong tree? Just call them and use someone elses name.

I suppose that would be one route to go, but rather than bothering them I was hoping someone on here could fill in the blanks... good thought though, but why not use your own name for such an innocent question? The FAA won't violate you for using your name when you ask such a non-confrontational question. I guess I don't understand your logic in this case.

CL65 = type rating for the CRJ series of aircraft ONLY.

The challenger series have their own type ratings. (CL600, CL604, don't know the others for the newer versions)

A semi-current list of type rating designations can be found here:
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/e...a/2_009_00.pdf
(pages 14-21)

Appreciate the help
 

Thanks for the info... I'll take it as truth unless someone else on the forum wants to speak up.

See the above edit to my post for additional info.

When I got my cl-65 type back in '97, I asked about the 604 type. The guys in CYUL told me that while the planes were quite similar, it was a separate type rating. At the time they did not have a short course to get the additional type.

So, unless I am out of date with this info, they are not interchangeable. It is a shame, this would open up a lot of possibilities for quite a lot of drivers.

You know they really are there to help with this type of thing, plus you are only being responsible. I do a little with the FAAST guys out of the PWM FSDO and one of the things that they always say, is that not enough people call for clarification. I got set up with them because I called on a question that I got from one of my students. Just making a quick call (and if you don't want to Identify yourself, then dont. But there is no need to lie about it) can save a lot of confusion and potential problems down the road. But keep in mind, what you will get is an INTERPRETATION. If it is that important, get it in writing or record it. They are generally more than willing to help.

Granted, the FSDO up here is the best that I have worked with thus far and way better than the ones in FL. So if you don't like them and you still have a question, call Portland, ME!

The problem with FSDO's is that you can get different answers from different ones. I think the FAA has as many answers as they do people working there.