Status of Safety Recommendations.
As of March 23, 1999

NUMBER

RECOMMENDATION

STATUS

A-91-77

Galling of Standby Rudder Actuator Bearings 

CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE ALT 

A-92-118  Develop test to verify proper operation of PCU valve  CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE ALT 
A-92-119  Develop preflight check to verify proper rudder operation  CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE ALT
A-92-120 Require operators to incorporate PCU design changes CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE
A-92-121 Conduct design review of Parker Hannefin servo valves CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE
A-92-57  Develop meteorological program for Colorado Springs  OPEN -- 
ACCEPTABLE 
A-92-58  Develop broader meteorological program  OPEN -- UNACCEPTABLE 
A-95-25  Expedite FDR flight control parameter retrofit for B-737s  CLOSED -- UNACCEPTABLE 
A-95-26 Upgrade FDR parameters for other transport aircraft  CLOSED -- UNACCEPTABLE 
A-95-27  Upgrade FDR parameters for newly manufactured aircraft  CLOSED -- UNACCEPTABLE 
A-96-107  Develop operational measures and long term design changes to preclude potential for loss of control from rudder hardover OPEN -- UNACCEPTABLE 
A-96-108  Revise CFRs to account for flight control failure at design limits.  OPEN -- 
AWAIT RESPONSE 
A-96-109  Require Boeing to install cockpit indicator system  OPEN -- UNACCEPTABLE 
A-96-110  Review yaw damper and redesign as necessary OPEN -- ACCEPTABLE 
A-96-111  Eliminate PCU removal procedure from B737 maintenance manual  CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE 
A-96-112  Establish inspection intervals and life-limit for B-737 PCU  OPEN -- UNACCEPTABLE
A-96-113 Devise method to detect jammed PCU slide OPEN -- UNACCEPTABLE
A-96-114 Evaluate chip shearing capacity of sliding spool valves OPEN -- ACCEPTABLE
A-96-115 Modify input rod bearing on B737 standby rudder actuato CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE
A-96-116 Implement standards for hydraulic fluid cleanlines CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE
A-96-117 Conduct design review on dual-concentric servo valves OPEN -- ACCEPTABLE
A-96-118 Develop procedures to disengage yaw damper in upset OPEN -- UNACCEPTABLE
A-96-119 Develop operational procedures for uncommanded rudder hardover CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE
A-96-120 Require unusual attitude training OPEN -- ACCEPTABLE
A-97-16 Require installation of redesigned rudder PCU CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE
A-97-17 Advise pilots of hazards of jammed valve with full rudder input CLOSED -- ACCEPTABLE
A-97-18 Develop procedures & training to deal with sudden rudder hardover  OPEN -- UNACCEPTABLE 


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