In its notice, the FAA tells airlines to alert crews of the potential issue.

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 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 has issued a safety alert warning airlines and maintenance providers about a potential rudder control issue with Boeing 737 aircraft.

FAA released a safety alert for operators (SAFO) of some 737 aircraft Tuesday, citing the potential for jammed or restricted rudder movement.

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).

NTSB tests after the February incident showed the component that failed was the "rollout guidance actuator," which has a servo motor that moves the rudder. It's made by Collins Aerospace, a unit of aerospace giant RTX, formerly known as Raytheon.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) to airlines operating Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) and 737 MAX

A 2019 crash that killed 156 people may have been prevented if embattled airplane maker Boeing had given the airline a full safety briefing.