DGCA orders probe of all Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft of Air India

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance action on Boeing aircraft after the tragic AI Flight 171 crash that killed 241 passengers on Thursday.

“As a preventive measure DGCA hereby directs Air India to carry out following additional maintenance actions on B787-8/9 aircrafts equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect,” read a statement.

The letter called for a one-time check before departure of flight from India with effect from June 15 midnight.

The check must include: 

a) Inspection of Fuel Parameter Monitoring and associated system checks.

b) Inspection of Cabin air compressor and associated systems.

c) Electronic Engine Control-System Test.

d) Engine Fuel Driven Actuator-Operational Test and oil system check.

e) Serviceability check of Hydraulic system.

f) Review of Take-off parameters.

Moreover, ‘Flight Control Inspection’ is ordered to be introduced in transit inspection till further notice. The Power assurance checks were also ordered to be carried out within two weeks. 

“Closure of maintenance action based upon the review of repetitive snags during the last 15 days on B787-8/9 aircraft at the earliest. The report of the above checks is to be submitted to DGCA for review. This issues with the approval of competent authority,” the statement said.