FAA Warns On 737 Rudder Jams Caused By Improperly Assembled Bearings

Guy Norris Sean Broderick October 08, 2024
Boeing
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Boeing 737 operators have been warned by the FAA of the potential for jammed or restricted rudder movement in aircraft equipped with an optional component supplied by RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace. The warning, issued as an FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) on Oct. 7., follows an NTSB...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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