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. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The move follows the recent probe report by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that highlighted safety concerns involving Boeing 737 aircraft lanes equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 Rudder Rollout Guidance Actuators.

As per DGCA directions, operators of the aircraft have been directed to incorporate specific exercises into Recurrent Training and IR/PPC that simulate scenarios involving a jammed or restricted rudder control system,

India's DGCA has issued directives for airlines operating Boeing 737 planes. Pilots are to avoid landings in less than 150 feet visibility and undergo specific training for jammed rudders. This follows a safety alert from the US NTSB regarding potential rudder failures.

India's aviation regulator DGCA alerted operators using Boeing 737s with Collins Aerospace rudders about potential jamming issues. All operators must halt CAT 3B landings, conduct risk assessments, and provide special rudder control training for pilots.

Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet currently operate the Boeing 737s. As per the DGCA advisory, the regulator has directed the airlines to inform their flight crews about the risk of a jammed or restricted rudder control system and implement necessary mitigations.

The DGCA has asked all flight crews to be aware of the possible risk of a jammed or restricted rudder control system. The regulatory body also requires that suitable mitigation measures be communicated to help crews recognize and handle such situations.

DGCA issues advisory to Indian airlines on potential rudder system risks in Boeing 737 planes following NTSB report highlighting safety concerns.

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

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.

DGCA has red flagged a potential risk to Boeing 737's rudder control system, mentioned in a US NTSB Aviation Investigation Report, and issued interim safety recommendations.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory for operators of Boeing 737s equipped with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 rudder rollout guidance actuators due to safety concerns regarding potential jammed or restricted rudder control systems.