The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a safety advisory to Indian airlines operating Boeing 737 aircraft regarding potential risks with the rudder control system. This move comes after the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) raised concerns over Boeing 737 planes fitted with Collins Aerospace SVO-730 Rudder Rollout Guidance Actuators.

Indian carriers currently operating Boeing 737 planes include Air India Express, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet. The DGCA’s advisory directs these airlines to inform their flight crews about the risk of a jammed or restricted rudder control system and implement necessary mitigations. “Appropriate measures must be communicated to help crews identify and manage such situations,” the DGCA stated.

In addition, airlines have been instructed to conduct a safety risk assessment for their Boeing 737 fleets and address the rudder control issue. The advisory also mandates the suspension of Category III B operations, which include low-visibility landings and autoland procedures, until further notice.

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To further ensure safety, the DGCA has asked airlines to make discussions about potential rudder system issues a part of recurrent crew training. The issue will also be included in Instrument Rating/Proficiency Checks (IR/PPC) and pre-simulator briefings, where crews will practice handling scenarios involving rudder malfunctions.

These interim measures aim to enhance preparedness among flight crews and mitigate the risks associated with rudder control malfunctions, safeguarding aviation operations in India.

A SpiceJet spokesperson, meanwhile, responded to the DGCA advisory saying “None of our Boeing 737 NG aircraft are impacted.”

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