The Ministry of Civil Aviation responded to reports of a fuel cut-off switch issue on Air India’s Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANX in London. Air India engineering confirmed that the switches were checked and found to be secure, but could move easily from RUN to CUTOFF with incorrect force application. Boeing’s recommended checks were conducted, and the pull-to-unlock force was within limits.
The video circulating on social media was reviewed, and it was noted that the demonstrated procedure was incorrect according to Boeing’s guidelines. The airline has been advised to share the correct operation procedure for the Fuel CUT OFF switch with its crew members. During a recent flight, the fuel control switch did not latch correctly initially but stabilized after subsequent attempts, with no abnormal engine parameters observed.
After landing in Bangalore, the crew reported the issue, and Air India sought guidance from Boeing. The airline’s engineering department, along with DGCA officials, conducted necessary checks to address the matter. The flight was completed without any incidents, with the crew monitoring engine indications closely throughout.
