Rudder pushrod rivets on some Textron planes must be inspected for failure

The US aviation regulator is ordering inspections for specific Textron airplanes. This is because a rudder control rod failed during a ground test, caused by incorrect rivets.

This is a routine safety directive. It means that certain aircraft will need to be checked for a specific manufacturing defect. If the defect is found, the part must be replaced to prevent a potential rudder failure during flight.