DGCA Issues Safety Measures for Boeing 737 Rudder Control Concerns

The Indian aviation regulator mandates new protocols following a US report highlighting potential rudder malfunctions in Boeing 737 aircraft.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory to airlines operating Boeing 737 aircraft due to potential risks in the rudder control system.
This action follows a report from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that identified safety concerns with specific rudder components.
The advisory instructs airlines to conduct safety risk assessments and halt certain landing operations, especially in low visibility conditions.
Airlines must train pilots to recognize and manage possible rudder control issues, incorporating these scenarios into their training programs.
The issue affects several Indian carriers, including Air India Express, Akasa, and SpiceJet, as well as the Indian Air Force.