Air India has successfully wrapped up its precautionary inspections of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) locking mechanisms on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Boeing 737 aircraft – and the results are clear: no faults were found!
The inspections kicked off voluntarily on July 12 after a directive from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation. This proactive move came in response to a tragic incident on June 12 involving a Boeing 787-8, which raised safety concerns about engine switch movements potentially cutting off fuel.
Preliminary findings from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau had suggested that confusion during engine switch operations played a role in the incident. However, the follow-up report confirmed that there were no significant issues with the aircraft or their engines, and no immediate corrective actions were recommended.
For aviation buffs, young travelers, and professionals alike, this update feels like a much-needed system check – think of it as your phone’s notification confirming that everything’s running smoothly! 🚀
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Air India completes fuel control switch inspections, reports no faults
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