<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>DGCA has ordered airline operators to inspect fuel switch lock feature on Boeing jets by July 21, 2025, following a 2018 FAA bulletin highlighting the fuel switch disengagement risk on various aircraft models.</li><li>While the FAA bulletin is not mandatory, the DGCA advised Indian carriers to abide by India’s civil aviation requirements and proactively address safety alerts from the aircraft manufacturer.</li><li>The directive comes after the AI 171 crash investigation where both fuel control switches shifted from 'run' to 'cutoff' post-takeoff, leading to engine shutdown mid-air, causing global attention on Boeing's fuel switch design.</li><li>The AAIB report revealed the engine shutdown in the AI 171 crash occurred due to fuel control switch transition, though the exact cause was not determined. No immediate safety recommendations were issued in the report.</li></ul>

DGCA orders fuel switch lock checks on Boeing jets after AI171 crash probe

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