New-model Boeing 737's Emergency Order for Checks on Control Mechanismgreenspun.com : LUSENET : Grassroots Information Coordination Center (GICC) : One Thread |
Washington PostSEATTLE -- An emergency order has been issued for checks of a control mechanism on more than 800 new-model Boeing 737s following reports of problems by three operators.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency airworthiness directive Tuesday, giving airlines 10 days to inspect the jam nut on the backup elevator tab assembly on the tail of the plane and make repairs as needed.
A service bulletin was issued Monday by Boeing Co. (BA). The FAA action makes the checks mandatory for U.S. operators. "
-- Rachel Gibson (rgibson@hotmail.com), April 27, 2001