The source further clarified, “The issue is with a specific component, not the aircraft. The component will be changed on the aircraft and it will be further sent to OEM for further investigation.”
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The memo also stated, “It is to verify the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) latch to verify normal operations. To date, no adverse findings have been reported on the aircraft for which this re-inspection is completed.”
In a statement issued yesterday Air India spokesperson said, “We are aware that one of our pilots has reported a possible defect on the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. After receiving this initial information, we have grounded the said aircraft. Involving with the OEM to get the pilot’s concerns checked on a priority basis.”
DGCA also issued a statement describing the incident. DGCA stated that during engine start in London, on two occasions crew observed that the fuel control switch did not remain positively latched in the “RUN” position.
“On the third attempt, the switch latched correctly in “RUN” and subsequently remained stable. Before continuing with the rest of procedure, a physical verification was performed by the crew,” said India’s Civil Aviation regulator.
DGCA added that no abnormal engine parameters, cautions, warnings, or related system messages were observed during engine start or at any time thereafter. The alerting systems were closely monitored by the crew for the remainder of the flight, the flight was completed without incident.
