FAA Issues Safety Alert on Boeing 737 Rudder Issue
FAA issues a safety alert about a potentially faulty Boeing 737 rudder control component
In its notice, the FAA tells airlines to alert crews of the potential issue.
US FAA issues safety alert over Boeing 737 rudder issue
The safety alert directs pilots and airline operators to review Boeing's procedure for responding to a jammed rudder. The FAA said it will collect data as a result of the recommended check and investigation but does not plan to propose a directive that would require airlines to replace the parts that can stick.
FAA Issues Safety Alert for Some Boeing 737 Operators
FAA released a safety alert for operators (SAFO) of some 737 aircraft Tuesday, citing the potential for jammed or restricted rudder movement.
FAA Issues Safety Alert on Boeing 737 Rudder Issue After NTSB Rebuke
The US Federal Aviation Administration warned operators of certain Boeing Co. 737 aircraft that the rudder system could possibly jam due to a faulty part, a week after a safety official rebuked the agency for not acting sooner to address the issue.
FAA Issues Safety Alert for Boeing 737 Planes Equipped with Optional Collins Aerospace SVO-730 Rudder Rollout Guidance Actuators
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U.S. aviation regulator issues safety alert over rudder issue in some Boeing 737 planes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday issued a safety alert informing operators of the potential for limited or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737 airplanes. The FAA issued a so-called Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO).
US aviation regulator issues warning over Boeing 737 rudder issue
The US aviation regulator issued a safety alert to airlines on Tuesday, warning of potential risks related to restricted or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing 737 aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration said the warning includes details about an automated system check of the rudder system,
Boeing 737s could be using rudder part that may pose safety risk: DGCA
The DGCA has recommended precautionary measures for Boeing 737 aircraft with Collins Aerospace rudders due to potential risks of rudder jamming, highlighted by a US investigation. Indian carriers like Air India Express,
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