AD 2001-20-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 757 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
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.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevator freeplay at a revised repeat interval. Lubricate bearings of the elevator actuator load loop and hinge line repetitively. Replace worn elevator power control actuator (PCA) reaction link rod-end bearings and the PCA rod-end bearing, if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, including additional airplanes not covered by the previous AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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