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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

IndiaTimes Saturday, 12 July 2025 ()
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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A chilling preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirms that both engines of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner shut down seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing at least 270 people. The aircraft was airborne for just 32 seconds before...

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