Airline Alert: DGCA Issues Important Advisory on Boeing 737 Rudder Systems

Monday, 7 October 2024, 02:41

Airline safety takes center stage as the DGCA addresses potential risks associated with Boeing 737 rudder systems. This advisory aims to inform airlines about possible issues stemming from a jammed rudder control system. With safety as a priority, Indian airlines now face critical recommendations to ensure passenger protection.

Airline Alert: DGCA Issues Important Advisory on Boeing 737 Rudder Systems

Airline Advisory from DGCA on Boeing 737 Rudder Systems

New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday issued an advisory to Indian airlines operating Boeing 737 planes regarding the potential risk of a jammed rudder control system.

Background of the Advisory

This move follows the recent probe report by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that highlighted safety concerns involving Boeing 737 aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 Rudder Rollout Guidance Actuators.

Recommendations to Airlines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued safety recommendations to Indian carriers.
Air India Express, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet currently operate Boeing 737 planes.
All flight crews are to be informed through a circular/advisory regarding the possibility of a jammed or restricted rudder control system.

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