Ministry of Civil Aviation
Grounding of Air India Boeing 787-8 London Heathrow–Bengaluru flight dated February 02, 2026
DGCA directed OEM to inspect Fuel Control Switch in presence of its officers for Air India
Posted On: 19 MAY 2026 9:37PM by PIB Delhi
On 02.02.2026, M/s Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft VT-ANX, post operation of flight sector AIC-132 (London Heathrow (EGLL) – Bengaluru (VOBL), was grounded based upon an entry made in the Pilot Defect Report stating that the left Fuel Control Switch (FCS) slips from “RUN” to “CUTOFF” when pushed slightly and does not lock positively in its selected position.
Based on recommendations received from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), M/s Air India carried out inspection and functional testing of the Fuel Control Switches (FCS) in accordance with OEM-prescribed procedures in presence of DGCA officers.
Upon review of the inspection results and evidence provided, OEM concluded that the Fuel Control Switch was mechanically functioning as designed and considered the unit serviceable.
The DGCA India, as part of continued airworthiness of the involved Fuel Control Switch, has directed for their inspection at OEM facility in presence of DGCA officers.
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Divyanshu Kumar
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