A-99-024
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Revise Airworthiness Directive 96-26-07 so that procedures for addressing a jammed or restricted rudder do not rely on the pilots' ability to center the rudder pedals as an indication that the rudder malfunction has been successfully resolved, and require Boeing and U.S. operators of Boeing 737s to amend their airplane flight manuals and operations manuals accordingly. (Supersedes Safety Recommendation A-96-107, A-96-109, A-96-112, and A-96-113)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to revise Airworthiness Directive 96-26-07 so that procedures for a jammed or restricted rudder do not depend on pilots centering the rudder pedals as proof the issue is fixed. It must also require Boeing and U.S. operators of Boeing 737s to update their airplane flight manuals and operations manuals accordingly.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Apr 24, 2001 |
| NTSB number | DCA94MA076 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).