India's aviation agency has mandated that airlines examine the fuel switch locks on several Boeing models, including the 787 and 737, following a major crash. The crash on June 12 resulted in 260 deaths, prompting scrutiny of fuel controls. Although the FAA stated the locks are safe, India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation took precautionary measures. A preliminary crash report revealed a potential miscommunication between pilots regarding fuel control. While inspections have begun, previous FAA advisories on this matter were not implemented by the airline involved in the crash.
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered airlines to investigate fuel switch locks on several Boeing models, including 787s and 737s, after a recent crash.
The focus on fuel switch locks arose following the June 12 crash of an Air India jet, which resulted in approximately 260 fatalities, marking the worst aviation disaster in India.
Preliminary findings from the crash report highlighted potential communication issues between pilots regarding fuel cutoff, but did not assign blame for the disaster.
Despite the FAA's assertion that Boeing's fuel switch locks are safe, precautionary measures are being adopted by India and several other nations to ensure aviation safety.
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