Air India 171: The FAA’s 2018 Fuel Switch Locking Bulletin Explained (16 Questions Answered)

Описание: In response to hundreds of your emails, this special edition of Ask the Captain addresses the #1 question surrounding the Air India 171 crash: the 2018 FAA Safety Bulletin. We provide a detailed breakdown of this bulletin (SAIB NM-18-33) and its warnings about the fuel switch locking feature.

But that's just one piece of the puzzle. This episode is a comprehensive Q&A where we tackle the most pressing questions we've received from you. Join us as Captain Steeeve gives his professional analysis on:

The crucial difference between an FAA Bulletin and an Airworthiness Directive
The theories of a deliberate act vs. a mechanical failure
Why cockpit safety logic didn't prevent the shutdown
The ongoing debate around cockpit cameras and pilot privacy
The critical issue of pilot mental health in the aviation industry

Our commitment is to honor the facts from the preliminary report and provide the clear, expert answers you have been asking for.

00:00 - Intro: The Chilling 2018 FAA Safety Bulletin
00:54 - Welcome to Ask the Captain: Air India 171
01:18 - Switches in 'Cutoff' at Takeoff?
01:38 - Can Fuel Switches Get Stuck Between Positions?
02:41 - Is There a System Warning for Fuel Cutoff?
03:52 - Should Video Cameras Be Required in Cockpits?
05:07 - Is There Pressure to Blame Pilots Over Design Flaws?
06:38 - Are Pilots Required to Do Psychological Evaluations?
07:29 - The 2018 FAA Fuel Switch Locking Bulletin Explained
08:23 - The General Electric Microprocessor Bulletin
09:07 - Pilot Mental Health and Fear of Losing a License
10:38 - Comparing 787 vs. Embraer Fuel Cutoff Logic
12:09 - Why a 'Mayday' Call in a Deliberate Act?
13:25 - Could an Electrical Bus Failure Cause Fuel Cutoff?
14:04 - Could This Have Been a Cyber Attack?
14:21 - Was Cutting Fuel a Last-Resort to Prevent Explosion?
15:11 - Was the RAT Deployed While the Aircraft Climbed?
16:00 - Could a Dual Engine Fire Be the Cause?
16:41 - What Did the Other Pilot Do in the Final Moments?
17:17 - Final Thoughts & The Future of This Investigation

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