I believe 737s, 747s & L1011s have been grounded briefly for rudder control & engine problems.
I've heard that individual airlines may have grounded their aircraft following an incident, but certainly in the case of the 747 and L-1011 I've never heard of a worldwide grounding.
57 posted on 11/06/2007 10:44:01 AM PST by Non-Sequitur
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