In its notice, the FAA tells airlines to alert crews of the potential 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 National Transportation Safety Board said it had found a defective part in the system that helps steer the aircraft after investigating an incident at Newark airport.

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).

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.

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The US aviation regulator issued a safety alert to airlines on Tuesday, warning of potential risks related to restricted or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing 737 aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration said the warning includes details about an automated system check of the rudder system,