FAA airworthiness directives
Boeing 757-223 airworthiness directives
47 FAA ADs name the Boeing 757-223: 35 in force, 12 recurring. Newest first.
AD 2005-18-03
Effective 2006-02-28
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines
We are issuing this AD to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2040, PW2043, PW2143, PW2643, PW2037D, PW2037M, and PW2040D series turbofan engines. These engines are installed on, but not limited to Boeing 757 series and Ilyushin IL-96T series airplanes.
AD 2005-12-18
Effective 2005-07-22 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent grease contamination on the primary horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) brake and consequent loss of the primary brake function, which, in combination with the loss of the secondary HSTA brake function, could result in loss of control of the airplane.
All Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2005-05-01
Effective 2005-04-06
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of damage caused by an electrical arc in a connector on the cable assembly for the lower anti-collision light.
This AD applies to Boeing Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 33A0048, dated March 28, 2002; and Boeing Model 757-300 series airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-33A0049, dated March 28, 2002; certificated in any category.
AD 2005-02-10
Effective 2005-03-07 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines
To prevent flammable fluids from leaking into the interior compartment of the nacelle struts where ignition sources exist, which could result in the ignition of flammable fluids and an uncontained fire.
Model 757 series airplanes; certificated in any category; line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
AD 2004-12-07
Effective 2004-07-21 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 Engines
To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines, line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive; certificated in any category.
AD 2003-18-05
Effective 2003-10-16 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines
To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut.
Model 757 series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive, certificated in any category.
AD 2002-24-51
Effective 2003-01-07
Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series Airplanes; and Model 757 Series Airplanes
Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes; Model 747 series airplanes; and Model 757 series airplanes; certificated in any category.
AD 2002-19-52
Effective 2002-09-30
Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series Airplanes; and Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent fuel vapors from coming into contact with an ignition source in the center wing fuel tank, horizontal stabilizer fuel tank, center auxiliary fuel tank, or auxiliary fuel tanks 1 and 4, which could result in fire/explosion.
All Model 737-600, -700, -700C, "800, and -900; 747; and 757 series airplanes; certificated in any category.
AD 2002-12-06
Effective 2002-07-17 · superseded or removed
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2040, PW2037M, PW2240, PW2337, PW2043, PW2643, and PW2143, series turbofan engines. These engines are installed on, but not limited to Boeing 757 series and Ilyushin IL- 96T series airplanes.
AD 2002-10-02
Effective 2002-06-20
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent contact between the compensator for the Simmonds fuel quantity indication system (FQIS) and a flapper check valve on a baffle rib in the main fuel tanks, which--in conjunction with another wiring failure outside the fuel tank--could result in an electrical arc and a consequent potential source of ignition in the fuel tank.
Model 757 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, both dated February 28, 2002, certificated in any category.
AD 2002-02-04
Effective 2002-03-19
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent chafing between the wire bundle and the left wing front spar, which could result in electrical arcing and subsequent ignition of flammable vapors and possible uncontrollable fire.
Model 757 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757- 29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000.
AD 2001-23-14
Effective 2001-12-31
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent a fractured spring washer in a geared rotary actuator (GRA) for the leading edge slats, which could lead to a disconnect in the GRA, and result in a slat skew condition and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
All Model 757 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2001-20-12
Effective 2001-11-20 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To ensure continued structural integrity of these airplanes.
Model 757 series airplanes having line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive, certificated in any category.
AD 2001-20-11
Effective 2001-11-15 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent unacceptable airframe vibration during flight, which could lead to excessive wear of elevator bearings and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
All Model 757 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2001-13-15
Effective 2001-08-07
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce Engines
To prevent a short circuit that could result in either the possible ignition of fuel vapors in a flammable leakage zone or in the inability to stop the flow of fuel in the event of an engine fire.
Model 757 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
AD 2000-20-09
Effective 2000-11-13 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines
To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut.
Model 757 series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive, certificated in any category.
AD 2000-15-16
Effective 2000-09-12
Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
To prevent failure of the supplemental oxygen system to deliver oxygen to the passengers and flight attendants in the event of decompression, which could result in injury to passengers and flight attendants.
Model 737 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 2984 inclusive; Model 757 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 798 inclusive; Model 767 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 682 inclusive; and Model 777 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 083 inclusive; certificated in any category; and equipped with Pur...
AD 2000-09-14
Effective 2000-07-11
Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent radial drive steady bearing failure, which could result in an in-flight engine shutdown and smoke and fumes in the cabin.
Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535 series turbofan engines, with radial drive steady bearings with outer race serial number (S/N) prefixes: DLJO, DLJP, DLOQ, DLSK, and DMBA, installed. Affected engines are those that have had a new bearing fitted at overhaul, were new production engines, or had a bearing changed in service betw...
AD 2000-04-18
Effective 2000-04-04
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
Model 757 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999; certificated in any category.
AD 99-24-07
Effective 2000-01-03 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines
To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce engines, line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive; certificated in any category.
AD 99-23-21
Effective 1999-12-21
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent operation with an energized sync lock or malfunctioning sleeve locking devices, which could result in deployment of a thrust reverser in flight and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Model 757 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989; certificated in any category.
AD 99-08-14
Effective 1999-05-13
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2040, PW2037M, PW2240, PW2337, PW2043, PW2643, and PW2143, series turbofan engines, installed on but not limited to Boeing 757 series and Ilyushin IL- 96T series airplanes.
AD 99-05-10
Effective 1999-04-09
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent the failure of the actuators used to deploy the RAT.
Model 757 airplanes; equipped with ram air turbine (RAT) deployment actuators having Boeing part number (P/N) S271N102-4 (Arkwin P/N 1211233-004) or Boeing P/N S271N102-5 (Arkwin P/N 1211233-005), and having a serial number of 00001 and subsequent; certificated in any category.
AD 98-26-04
Effective 1998-12-31 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent uncommanded fuel flow from the fuel tanks to the engine nacelle in the event of a leak in the engine fuel line or a fire in the engine nacelle.
Model 757 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998; certificated in any category.
AD 96-18-08
Effective 1998-11-10 · recurring
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent high pressure turbine (HPT) or low pressure turbine (LPT) failure, which may result in an uncontained engine failure and possible damage to the aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney Models PW2037, PW2037(M), PW2040, PW2240, and PW2337 turbofan engines, installed on but not limited to, Boeing 757 series and Ilyushin IL96 series aircraft.
AD 98-07-07
Effective 1998-04-29 · superseded or removed
Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent high volume fuel leaks and reported fuel collection inside the engine nacelle, which could result in an uncontrolled engine fire.
Rolls-Royce, plc. (R-R) Models RB211-535E4 and - 535E4-B turbofan engines installed on but not limited to Boeing 757 series and Tupolev 204 series aircraft.
AD 98-03-20
Effective 1998-03-18
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent chafing of wire bundles, which could result in smoke and fire at the E1-1 rack of the electrical equipment bay.
Model 757 series airplanes, on which Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0025, dated May 10, 1985, and/or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-24A0025, Revision 1, dated December 17, 1987, has been accomplished; excluding variable numbers NA003, NA004, NA007, NA009, NA010, NA012 through NA016 inclusive, and NA021; certificated...
AD 97-18-05
Effective 1997-09-17 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Engines
To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the midspar fuse pins, which could lead to separation of the strut and engine from the wing of the airplane.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, certificated in any category.
AD 97-18-04
Effective 1997-09-17 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines
To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the midspar fuse pins, which could lead to separation of the strut and engine from the wing of the airplane.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce engines, certificated in any category.
AD 97-11-51
Effective 1997-08-07
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent fracture of the first stage HPT disk, resulting in a possible uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2000 series turbofan engines, with first stage high press turbine (HPT) disk assembly, Part Numbers (P/N) 1A5921, 1B2671, and 1B3621, installed. These engines are installed on but not limited to Boeing 757 series and Ilyushin IL-96 series aircraft.
AD 97-09-06
Effective 1997-05-15 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To detect and correct chafing of the tubes of the fire extinguishing and smoke detection systems, which could prevent the proper distribution of the fire extinguishing agent within the aft cargo compartment in the event of a fire, or could result in the delay of detection of a fire in the aft cargo compartment.
All Model 757 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 97-09-01
Effective 1997-05-12
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent fracture of the first stage high pressure turbine (HPT) disk, resulting in a possible uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft.
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2000 series turbofan engines, installed on but not limited to Boeing 757 series, Ilyushin IL-96 series, and McDonnell Douglas Model C-17 (military) aircraft.
AD 97-03-17
Effective 1997-03-14 · recurring
Boeing Model 747 and 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent fuel leakage at the fuel boost and override/jettison pumps, which could result in a fire at the location of the affected fuel pump.
All Model 747 and 757 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 97-02-19
Effective 1997-03-04
Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes
To prevent runaway of the autothrottle during flight or ground operations, which could distract the crew from normal operation of the airplane or lead to an unintended speed or altitude change.
Model 757 series airplanes, having line positions 001 through 716, inclusive; and Model 767 series airplanes having line positions 001 through 556 inclusive, 558 through 587 inclusive, and 589 through 615 inclusive; certificated in any category.
AD 96-19-17
Effective 1996-10-07
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent interruptions of electrical power during flight, which could result in loss of battery power to the source of standby power for the airplane.
Model 757 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996; certificated in any category.
AD 96-17-02
Effective 1996-08-28 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent uncommanded fuel flow from the fuel tanks to the engine nacelle in the event of a leak in the engine fuel line or a fire in the engine nacelle.
Model 757 series airplanes, line positions 478 through 699 inclusive; certificated in any category.
AD 96-13-04
Effective 1996-09-10 · superseded or removed
Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent a fuel system leak, which could result in rapid atomization of fuel and an engine fire.
Rolls-Royce, plc. (R-R) Models RB211-535E4 series and -535E4-B series turbofan engines, prior to engine Serial Number (S/N) 31292, installed on but not limited to Boeing 757 series aircraft. Note: This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to each engine identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of...
AD 96-09-07
Effective 1996-05-10
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Moog Spoiler Actuators
To prevent a significant control upset of the airplane due to problems associated with incorrectly assembled Abex electro- hydraulic servo valves (EHSV) on certain Moog spoiler actuators.
Model 757 airplanes, certificated in any category, that are equipped with Moog spoiler actuators having Abex electro-hydraulic servo valves (EHSV), part number 72196, with the serial numbers listed in Table 1 of this AD: Table 1 Abex order EHSV serial No. No.*- Shipment Date * AH-0001: C716657- 8 November 1991. AH-0002...
AD 96-06-01
Effective 1996-03-26 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Abex Spoiler Actuators
To prevent a significant control upset of the airplane due to problems associated with incorrectly assembled Abex electro- hydraulic servo valves (EHSV) on certain Abex spoiler actuators.
Model 757 airplanes, certificated in any category, that are equipped with Abex spoiler actuators having Abex electro-hydraulic servo valves (EHSV), part number 72196, with the serial numbers listed in Table 1 of this AD: Table 1 Boeing order EHSV serial No. No.*- Shipment date* AH-0001: C716657: 8 November 1991. AH-000...
AD 96-05-08
Effective 1996-04-10 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines
To prevent cracking of the midspar fuse pins, which may lead to separation of the strut and engine from the wing of the airplane.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce engines, certificated in any category.
AD 96-05-07
Effective 1996-04-10 · superseded or removed
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Engines
To prevent cracking of the midspar fuse pins, which may lead to separation of the strut and engine from the wing of the airplane.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, certificated in any category.
AD 95-25-01
Effective 1996-01-16 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To ensure proper operation of the door opening system during an emergency evacuation.
This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is...
AD 95-21-08
Effective 1995-11-17
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engines, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76- 0010, dated August 12, 1993; and Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-535 engines, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0011, dated December 2, 1993; certificated in any cat...
AD 95-18-02
Effective 1995-10-10
Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes Equipped With Sundstrand Ram Air Turbine (RAT)/Hydraulic Pumps
To prevent overload of the hydraulic pressure transfer tube, which could result in cracking of the tube of the ram air turbine (RAT), and subsequently could lead to the loss of all center systems hydraulic fluid and the inability of the RAT to pressurize the center hydraulic system.
Model 757 series airplanes having line positions 1 through 650 inclusive, and equipped with Sundstrand ram air turbine (RAT)/hydraulic pumps having part number (P/N) 730814 series, serial numbers 0001 through 0735 inclusive; and Model 767 series airplanes having line positions 1 through 564 inclusive, and equipped with...
AD 95-10-13
Effective 1995-06-15 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines
To prevent fuel or hydraulic fluid leakage into the interior of the engine strut, which could cause a fire.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce engines; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993; certificated in any category.
AD 95-02-10
Effective 1995-02-14
Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
To prevent these airplanes from taking off with broken bolts that attach the transmission bracket to the flap track structure, which could result in the airplane rolling at liftoff.
Model 757 series airplanes having line numbers 181 through 647 inclusive, certificated in any category.
AD 95-01-05
Effective 1995-01-20 · recurring
Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series Engines
To prevent damage to these engines due to ice ingestion into the compressor, which may result in the loss of power from the affected engine.
Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series engines, certificated in any category.
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