# Proposed AD FAA-2007-0225: Boeing Model 757 Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211-535E Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-13-20
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 26, 2007, 72 FR 65903
- Comments due: January 10, 2008
- Became: [AD 2008-13-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-20)
- Docket: FAA-2007-0225 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-0225, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-NM-210-AD
- FR document: E7-22924
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e7/9c/e79c3f4255a4e451fb3ec60d6a50880edbdaef46aee365cdfa2d20ffa177d0e5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-11-26/pdf/E7-22924.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/26/E7-22924/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-airplanes-equipped-with-rolls-royce-rb211-535e-engines
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8919A9C27D1ACD6F8625739F005CCBA2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-0225

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757 airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB211- 535E engines. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for signs of damage of the aft hinge fittings and attachment bolts of the thrust reversers, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from reports of several incidents of bolt failure at the aft hinge fittings of the thrust reversers due to, among other things, high operational loads. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment bolts and consequent separation of a thrust reverser from the airplane during flight, which could result in structural damage to the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 26, 2007: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E7-22924, comments due Jan 10, 2008 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/26/E7-22924/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-757-airplanes-equipped-with-rolls-royce-rb211-535e-engines)

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