Air India Completes Checks on Boeing 787 Fuel Control Switches
The airline said it will implement the regulator’s guidance and circulate Boeing-recommended operating procedures for the FCS to all crew members.
New Delhi: Air India on Wednesday said it has completed precautionary re-inspections of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) across all its operational Boeing 787 aircraft, with no issues identified.
The checks were undertaken after a pilot reported on Monday that the FCS did not lock at the “Run” position and slipped automatically to “Cut Off”. The airline said the inspections were carried out as a measure of caution.
A probe report by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found that the switch movement occurred when external force was applied in an incorrect direction.
“We acknowledge the regulator’s (DGCA) proactive oversight in conducting independent inspections and subsequently clearing the FCS. Air India will fully adhere to the regulator’s guidance to circulate Original Equipment Maker (Boeing) recommended operating procedures for the operation of the FCS to all crew members. The safety of our passengers and crew remains Air India’s highest priority,” an Air India spokesperson said.
The airline said it will implement the regulator’s guidance and circulate Boeing-recommended operating procedures for the FCS to all crew members.
