# Proposed AD FAA-2007-0175: Boeing Model 757 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-25-08
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 9, 2007, 72 FR 63512
- Comments due: December 24, 2007
- Became: [AD 2008-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-25-08)
- Docket: FAA-2007-0175 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-0175, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-NM-184-AD
- FR document: E7-22009
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2b/b0/2bb09ec3d9c82e4bca1f47bac353aceb2090ce992ffead59fc26fca1efcac70e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-11-09/pdf/E7-22009.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/09/E7-22009/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/227F5A6A9E6404D18625738E0055A86E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-0175

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757 airplanes. This proposed AD would require changing the wiring of the fuel boost pump and doing other specified actions. This proposed AD results from reports of short circuits in an electrical connector at the wing-to-body electrical disconnect panel. We are proposing this AD to prevent a short circuit of the electrical connector for the fuel boost pump, which could cause the instruments for fuel, flap, slat, and aileron systems to malfunction and create a potential ignition source inside the fuel tanks. A potential ignition source inside the fuel tank in combination with flammable fuel vapors could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 9, 2007: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E7-22009, comments due Dec 24, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/09/E7-22009/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-airplanes)

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