FAA To Require Tests Of Servo Valve For 737 Rudders

FAA yesterday issued a proposed rule to require repetitive displacement tests of the servo valve in the power control unit for the rudder of all 737-100 through -500 series aircraft. FAA said the proposal was prompted by reports of cracking found in PCU secondary servo valve slides. The proposed...

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