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EASA Regulations for Boeing 757

76 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 757.

EASA AD US-2021-05-11

Flight Controls - Spoiler Control Module - Operational Test

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-11 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive operational tests of the spoiler inhibit function and, for some airplanes, installation of new relay bracket assemblies, wiring changes to spoiler control modules (SCMs), installation of new SCMs, and clearance measurements. This directive aims to improve lateral handling qualities during approach and landing by mitigating unwanted lateral oscillations.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2020-21-17

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-08-12

Airworthiness Directive 2020-21-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes AD 2018-16-05 and applies to certain Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It addresses repetitive inspections for skin cracking, shim migration, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness at the upper link drag fittings and adds new inspection requirements for additional fastener hole locations. The directive aims to maintain structural integrity of the engine strut by preventing unsafe conditions caused by cracks and bolt rotation.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200PF200CB300

EASA AD US-2020-20-10

Fuselage - Fuselage Frame - Inspections / Repair

Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-10 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This directive requires inspections and repairs of the fuselage frame at station 1640 to detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise structural integrity. It expands upon previous inspection requirements to enhance safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200CB300

EASA AD US-2020-04-15

Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision

The Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-04-15) that applies to all Boeing 757 and 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. It addresses reports of excessively high temperatures in the flight deck or cabin. The directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include new certificate limitations and operating procedures for managing hot flight deck or cabin conditions.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757
Boeing 767200300300F

EASA AD US-2020-05-25

Fuselage - Fuselage Frames - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 61 (March 30, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the aft cargo compartment fuselage frames, specifically at station 1460 frame web and inner chord between stringers, due to discovered cracking during maintenance. The directive requires repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections and applicable on-condition corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200PF200CB300

EASA AD US-2020-01-18

[Correction] Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Airworthiness Limitations Instructions - Principal Structural Elements - Inspections / Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2020-01-18 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This correction clarifies the proper reference for revising the maintenance or inspection program related to airworthiness limitations and principal structural element inspections. The directive mandates incorporation of updated structural inspection requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2020-03-20

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-02-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-20 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing aircraft models including MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, all 737-8 and 737-9, all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER series, certain 747-400 and 747-400F, certain 757 and 767, and all 777 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit operations requiring less than 0.3 required navigational performance (RNP) within a specified geographic area for airplanes equipped with a Collins GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR) with certain software versions. The AD was issued due to reports of loss or degradation of GPS data affecting positional accuracy.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 717200
Boeing 73789600700700C800900900ER
Boeing 747400400F
Boeing 757
Boeing 767
Boeing 777
Boeing MD-11
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

EASA AD US-2016-07-07

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a decision by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2016-07-07. This FAA AD applies to all Boeing 757 airplanes except those modified with a Flammability Reduction System (FRS) and requires modification of the fuel quantity indicating system to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank. EASA decided not to adopt FAA AD 2016-07-07 due to insufficient data to justify the required actions for European operators.

Agency Decision

Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2019-19-10

Airplane Flight Manual / Minimum Equipment List - Revision / Fuel Crossfeed Valve Operational Check

The Airplane Flight Manual / Minimum Equipment List - Revision / Fuel Crossfeed Valve Operational Check is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing 737-300 through 900ER series, 757, 767, 777, and 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It addresses reports of fuel crossfeed valves failing to open during flight, which could lead to fuel starvation and forced off-airport landings. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual and minimum equipment list to ensure operational checks of fuel crossfeed valves prior to extended operations (ETOPS) flights when certain valves or fuel balancing systems are inoperative.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737300400500600700800900ER
Boeing 757
Boeing 767
Boeing 777
Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2019-24-18

Navigation - Angle of Attack Sensors - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 249 (December 30, 2019) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing Model 727, 757, and 767 series airplanes. The directive targets angle of attack (AOA) sensors that may ice over, causing sensor vane immobilization and resulting in nuisance stick shaker activation. This AD mandates inspection and replacement of affected AOA sensors to ensure flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 727
Boeing 757
Boeing 767

EASA AD US-2019-23-06

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-15-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections for cracks initiating in the fuselage frame web at body station 1640, including visual and high frequency eddy current inspections, with applicable corrective actions. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200CB300

EASA AD US-2019-12-13

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-20-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-12-13 is a final rule applicable to all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the aileron trim actuator bearing and attachment lug for damage, along with necessary on-condition repairs to prevent failure. This directive addresses a safety issue caused by the failure of the aileron trim actuator attachment lug, which can lead to loss of lateral control.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2019-07-04

[Correction] Fuselage - Lap Splice - Inspection

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2019-07-04 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses all Boeing Model 757 airplanes. This directive requires inspections of the fuselage lap splice inner skins for scratch cracks that may interact with widespread fatigue damage (WFD), including general visual inspections and repetitive dual frequency eddy current (DFEC) inspections.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757

EASA AD 2018-0259R1

Information Systems – Electronic Flight Bag Universal Serial Bus Receptacle – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321
Airbus A330
Airbus A340
ATR ATR42
ATR ATR72
Boeing 737
Boeing 757
Boeing 767
Boeing 777
Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
De Havilland Canada DHC-8
Fokker CRR-0185
Fokker CRR-0186
Fokker CRR-0190
Fokker CRR-0210
Fokker CRR-0241
Fokker CRR-0265
Fokker CRR-0300
MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
Fokker F27
Fokker F28
Boeing 747
Bombardier CL-600
Bombardier DHC-8

EASA AD US-2018-26-03

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-20-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-26-03 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and checks of the captain's and first officer's seat horizontal movement systems due to reports of uncommanded seat movements. The directive includes repetitive actuator identifications, detailed inspections, and on-condition corrective actions to ensure seat safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200

EASA AD US-2018-20-13

[Correction] Fuel - Motor-Operated Valve Actuators - Replacement / Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

Correction Fuel - Motor-Operated Valve Actuators - Replacement / Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2018-20-13) addressing certain Boeing Company airplanes including Model 737 (excluding -100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series), Model 757, and Model 767 series. The AD targets latently failed motor-operated valve (MOV) actuators of fuel shutoff valves on engines and auxiliary power units (APUs). It mandates replacement of specific MOV actuators and revising maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737
Boeing 757
Boeing 767

EASA AD US-2018-19-23

Doors - Cargo Door Control Switches - Replacement / Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2018-19-23 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 747 and 757 series airplanes. It mandates replacement of specific cargo door control switches with improved versions, installation of an arm switch on certain cargo doors, and requires operational and functional testing. This directive aims to prevent uncommanded cargo door operations that could cause injury or damage.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 747
Boeing 757

EASA AD 2018-0202R1

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0202R1 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection requirements for low pressure compressor fan blades on Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 series engines, which are installed on aircraft including Boeing 757 and Tupolev TU-204. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks in fan blade roots that could lead to blade failure and potential engine debris release. It provides detailed inspection intervals based on engine model and flight profile, along with corrective actions and optional terminating modifications.

Airworthiness Directive

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-535
Boeing 757
Tupolev TU-204

EASA AD US-2018-18-07

Fuselage - Skin Longitudinal Lap Splices - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 172, Final Rule Airworthiness Directive 2018-18-07 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin's longitudinal lap splices for cracking and protruding fasteners to prevent widespread fatigue damage. The rule aims to maintain structural integrity and ensure continued airworthiness of affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2018-16-05

Superseded by FAA AD 2020-21-17

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections for skin cracking, shim migration, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness in the engine drag fitting area, along with required corrective actions. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity of the engine strut by preventing compromised upper link components.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757