# Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-08-06 · Effective 2018-09-10 · 83 FR 38250
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-16499
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** The Boeing Company
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 38250
- **Publication date:** 2018-08-06
- **Effective date:** 2018-09-10
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0110
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of bolt rotation in the engine drag fitting joint and fasteners heads; an inspection of the fastener holes revealed that cracks were found in the skin on two airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for skin cracking and shim migration at the upper link drag fittings, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness; and applicable on- condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/06/2018-16499/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)
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