New Delhi: Air India has informed that they have grounded one of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft after one of their pilots reported a possible issue on the fuel
control switch. The airline informed that they are getting the OEM involved to get the pilot’s concerns checked on a priority basis, and the message has been conveyed to the aviation watchdog, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). “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 aircraft and are involving the OEM to get the pilot’s concerns checked on a priority basis. The matter has been communicated to the aviation regulator, DGCA. Air India had checked the fuel control switches on all Boeing 787 aircraft in its fleet after a directive from the DGCA, and had found no issues. At Air India, the safety of our passengers and crew remains top priority,” Air India said. Meanwhile, the DGCA sources have also confirmed an incident with Air India flight AI132 when one of its pilots raised the issue with the fuel control switch, stating that the airline has informed them of the incident. Meanwhile, AAIB sources have also said that they will study the case based on facts reported by the operator and the DGCA airworthiness section.
