No abnormality found in fuel control switch of Boeing 787 fleet: Centre

The issue was highlighted by the pilot in command (PIC) in the aircraft’s logbook as soon as the plane returned to Bengaluru on February 2. The plane was subsequently grounded by the airline.

In a written reply in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Minister of State in the Civil Aviation Ministry Murlidhar Mohol said the fuel control switch (FCS) locking mechanism was examined at the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) level in Seattle on the directions of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

“Detailed examination of Fuel Control Switch including structural integrity of Fuel Control Switch detents was carried out and no abnormality was observed. However, further inspection of complete 'Thrust Control Module' at OEM facility is underway,” Mohol said.