# Proposed AD 2000-NM-361-AD: Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-20-11
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 20, 2001, 66 FR 15670
- Comments due: May 4, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-11)
- Docket: 2000-NM-361-AD
- FR document: 01-6789
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4c/44/4c442e1151269441eb675225b203dca7a82a85404bf07bdb6a31c35a984c0c29 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-03-20/pdf/01-6789.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/03/20/01-6789/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-361-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes. The existing AD requires repetitive freeplay checks of the elevator, and replacement of worn elevator power control actuator (PCA) reaction link rod-end bearings and the PCA rod-end bearing, if necessary. That AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive checks. This action would remove the optional terminating action provided by the existing AD, expand the applicability of the existing AD, and require repetitive freeplay checks of the elevator at a revised repeat interval and repetitive lubrication of bearings of the elevator actuator load loop and hinge line. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent unacceptable airframe vibration during flight, which could lead to excessive wear of bearings of the elevator PCA load loop and hinge line and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 20, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-6789, comments due May 4, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/03/20/01-6789/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-series-airplanes)

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