FAA proposes 737 rudder system redesign. From: Airline Industry Information | Date: October 6, 2000 | COPYRIGHT 2000 M2 Communications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will propose a long-term redesign of the Boeing 737 rudder system and undertake several short-term initiatives designed to enhance rudder safety on all Boeing 737 models.

FAA administrator Jane Garvey stated that whilst the Boeing 737's rudder system complies fully with all current regulations, the...

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