Boeing 737

HC Deb 30 January 1997 vol 289 cc359-60W

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.