AD 2008-09-07

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes and Model 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-09-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0411
FR Citation
73 FR 21811

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes and Model 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An error in the operating program software (OPS) of the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) prevents the display of an advisory message for a left engine fuel filter contamination and imminent bypass condition, which may indicate an imminent multiple engine thrust loss or engine malfunction event due to fuel contamination.

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

Required Actions

Revise the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to advise the flight crew of procedures to detect a fuel filter impending bypass condition due to gross fuel contamination in a timely manner.

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

Compliance Time

Before further flight

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

Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 757 airplanes and Model 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes.

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

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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