FAA Warns On 737 Rudder Jams Caused By Improperly Assembled Bearings

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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...
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