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.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice to Boeing 737 Next Generation and Max operators about a potential issue with its rudder control system. The National Transportation Safety Board previously issued its own urgent safety recommendation,

The US Federal Aviation Administration warned operators of certain Boeing Co. 737 aircraft that the rudder system could possibly jam due to a faulty part, a week after a safety official rebuked the agency for not acting sooner to address the issue.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday issued a safety alert informing operators of the potential for limited or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737 airplanes. The FAA issued a so-called Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO).