NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-11-010 to FAA Regarding 737 Elevator Systems

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Recommendation A-11-010, identified by reference number ENG09IA011, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This recommendation follows up on prior safety guidance, specifically referencing Safety Recommendation A-11-9. The core directive requires that once the elevator control system for the Boeing 737-300 through -500 series airplanes is redesigned as requested in the earlier recommendation, the FAA must require operators to implement this new design. This action aims to ensure that the updated safety standards are applied across the fleet of affected aircraft models to enhance operational safety and compliance with established aviation regulations.