Air India announced on Tuesday that it had finished precautionary inspections of the fuel control switch locking mechanism on all its Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft. The airline reported that no problems were found during these inspections.
The investigation into the Air India crash, which resulted in the deaths of 241 passengers and crew, as well as 19 people on the ground, is currently centered on the fuel control switches of the Boeing 787 jetliner. The final report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is anticipated within a year of the tragic event.
These switches are crucial for managing the flow of fuel to the aircraft's engines. They enable pilots to initiate or halt engine operation while on the ground, and also provide a means for manual intervention in the event of engine malfunctions during flight.
Air India initiated voluntary inspections of these switches on July 12th. Following this, India's aviation regulator mandated similar checks for all domestic airlines. This action subsequently led to inspections by some international airlines and regulatory bodies.
5 Comments
Coccinella
PR spin at its finest. A crash with that many fatalities should warrant more than a 'precautionary' inspection.
Muchacho
Hoping that this issue provides further information about aviation safety so this wouldn't be frequent.
ZmeeLove
It sounds like they're using new and improved measures to ensure safety. Happy to hear that.
Habibi
Good job on taking proactive measures. Hopefully, there won't be issues again.
Bermudez
No problems found? Sounds like a rushed job to me. How can you be sure after a quick inspection?