Jammed rudder: DGCA issues safety guidance for Boeing 737s
The DGCA has issued an advisory for Indian operators of Boeing 737s with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 actuators. This follows a US NTSB report identifying potential safety risks with the rudder control system. Interim safety measures include awareness circulars, risk assessments, halting CAT III B operations, mandatory training discussions, and specific recurrent training exercises to handle possible rudder issues.