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‘Advisory, not mandatory’: Did FAA flag fuel control switch issue on Boeing jets in 2018?
A preliminary report on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad reveals a 2018 US report flagged a potential fuel control switch issue in Boeing aircraft. The FAA bulletin warned of possible disengagement of the switch locking feature, potentially causing unintended engine shutdowns. Inspections weren’t mandatory, and the crash investigation continues, focusing on engine failure without pilot input.
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FAA Warned In 2018 Of Boeing Engine Shutdown Risk But Air India Ignored Fuel Switch Advisory | Exclusive
To move the switch from one position to the other where the locking feature is engaged, it is necessary for the pilot to lift the switch up while transitioning the switch position