Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 January 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What deadline he has set aircraft operators to carry out modifications to the rudder of Boeing 737 aircraft.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for transport what deadline he has set aircraft operators to carry out modifications to the rudder of Boeing 737 aircraft. [13184] Mr. Bowis: Under the Chicago convention the United States of America is responsible, as state of design, for the continued airworthiness of Boeing 737 aircraft. I understand that the US Federal Aviation Administration intends to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking on modifications to the Boeing 737 in February. It is likely that the FAA will require modifications to be made within three years. The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority will consider these proposals when published.

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