The NTSB is concerned that foreign operators of Boeing 737 airplanes may be using planes with rudder components posing safety risks, potentially unaware of the issues. NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy highlighted that previously, in 2019, similar incidents were reported, raising alarm about the safety of operational 737s. The urgency of addressing the potential for a jammed rudder control system is crucial, as demonstrated during a recently investigated United flight landing incident.
The NTSB disclosed that there are 271 impact parts possibly installed on at least 40 foreign air carriers' Boeing 737s, with a few parts still affecting US-registered aircraft. Furthermore, the FAA is reportedly moving to address these urgent safety recommendations, emphasizing the need for simulator testing and proactive communication with affected civil aviation authorities. This responsiveness is critical, especially given the NTSB's concerns about the history of the rudder control component incidents.
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