# Proposed AD 96-NM-222-AD: Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-03-20
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 17, 1997, 62 FR 18726
- Comments due: May 27, 1997
- Became: [AD 98-03-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-03-20)
- Docket: 96-NM-222-AD
- FR document: 97-9880
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b8/5d/b85d43cd954b0b64a2b5efd8603c72c230f90ffb371488cd03e5c652f7afc618 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-04-17/pdf/97-9880.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/04/17/97-9880/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-222-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes. This proposal would require one-time inspections to verify proper installation and to detect chafing and/or damage of certain rerouted wire bundles; to verify if certain protective grommets are installed properly and to detect missing grommets; and various follow- on actions. This proposal is prompted by a report of smoke and fire in the lower left-hand side of the E1-1 rack of the electrical equipment bay due to chafing of wire bundles as a result of missing protective grommets. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent chafing of wire bundles, which could result in smoke and fire at the E1-1 rack of the electrical equipment bay.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 17, 1997: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 97-9880, comments due May 27, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/04/17/97-9880/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-series-airplanes)

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