AD 2005-07-08

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and -200PF Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-07-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18876
FR Citation
70 FR 16403

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757-200 and -200PF Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and -200PF Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Delamination of the leading edge slats, possible loss of pieces of the trailing edge wedge assembly during flight, reduction of maneuver and stall margins, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Inspect and perform audible tap tests of the upper and lower skins of the trailing edge wedges on certain slats. Investigate and take corrective actions if necessary. Optional terminating action is provided for repetitive inspections and tap tests.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Within 18 months of the effective date of the AD.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes, certificated in any category, with line numbers 1 through 139 inclusive, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-57A0063, dated June 26, 2003.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.