https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69876 Air India's Boeing 787-8 experienced a fuel control switch that failed to latch twice during engine start but latched on the third attempt; crew verified the switch physically, observed no abnormal engine parameters, and monitored systems for the flight. Engineering checks conducted with DGCA oversight found switches serviceable and pull-to-unlock force within limits, while noting that incorrect directional pressure on an angular base plate can cause the switch to slip from RUN to CUT OFF. DGCA grounded the aircraft for checks and instructed Air India to circulate Boeing's recommended operating procedure for the fuel CUT OFF switch. en-us Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:31:04 +0530 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:31:05 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69876 Air India's Boeing 787-8 experienced a fuel control switch that failed to latch twice during engine start but latched on the third attempt; crew verified the switch physically, observed no abnormal engine parameters, and monitored systems for the flight. Engineering checks conducted with DGCA oversight found switches serviceable and pull-to-unlock force within limits, while noting that incorrect directional pressure on an angular base plate can cause the switch to slip from RUN to CUT OFF. DGCA grounded the aircraft for checks and instructed Air India to circulate Boeing's recommended operating procedure for the fuel CUT OFF switch. News - Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:31:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69876