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'Advisory, not mandatory': Did FAA flag fuel control switch issue on Boeing jets in 2018? What AI 171 probe report says

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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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