New safety protocols for Boeing 737 aircraft were issued on Monday by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA is aware of the possibility of a Boeing 737’s rudder control system jamming. A recent US NTSB Aviation Investigation Report brought attention to a handful of the Boeing 737’s safety issues.

The article referenced an incident that occurred in February with a 737 Max 8 aircraft’s rudder pedals being locked in the neutral position. The event happened when the plane was making its Newark touchdown. Although no injuries were reported, the event brought up several crucial issues with safety and laws. Regarding the event, Boeing has not issued an official comment.

Airlines flying Boeing 737 aircraft have been requested by the DGCA to do safety risk assessments. “A circular or warning is to be sent to all flight crews informing them of the likelihood of a jammed or limited Rudder control system. Communicating appropriate mitigations is necessary, the DGCA said in a statement.

The DGCA also guaranteed that the goal of these actions is to improve safety. According to the release, “These interim measures aim to enhance safety and ensure that flight crews are well-prepared to handle potential Rudder control issues effectively, pending further detailed operational guidance to be issued by Boeing/FAA.”

This affects the Indian Air Force, SpiceJet, Akasa, and Air India Express, all of which fly various Boeing 737 aircraft models. Autolanding operations will be impacted by the safety precautions. Wintertime will have a greater impact on auto-landing operations since low-visibility landings are more frequent. The DGCA further said that until the problem is fixed, landings in bad weather or with limited visibility would not be permitted.

Potential problems with the Rudder control system must now be discussed at regular training courses, according to the DGCA. In addition, operators are told to include situations simulating a jammed control system during regular training exercises.