The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert to airlines warning of the potential for limited or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing 737 airplanes after a safety official urged the agency to take action.
The National Transportation Safety Board recommendation came as they investigate a February incident involving a United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab flight.
The safety alert directs pilots and airline operators to review Boeing’s procedure for responding to a jammed rudder.
The FAA said it will collect data as a result of the recommended check and investigation but does not plan to propose a directive that would require airlines to replace the parts that can stick.