Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of Transport;Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: What further action his Department proposes to take following Boeing's instructions regarding defective rudders on Boeing 737's.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what further action his Department proposes to take following Boeing's instructions regarding defective rudders on Boeing 737s. [2653] Ms Glenda Jackson: Under the terms of the Chicago Convention, the United States of America is responsible, as the state of design, for the continued airworthiness of Boeing 737 aircraft. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking on modifications to the Boeing 737 in March. The FAA are currently reviewing comments on their proposals and are expected to publish their final rule shortly. The CAA had no fundamental concerns with the proposals and will ensure that appropriate action is taken by operators of UK registered B737 aircraft to comply with the terms of whatever modifications are promulgated by the FAA.

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