No engine malfunction with Boeing 737 Max aircraft operated by Indian operators, says MoCA

New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The government informed on Thursday that no engine failures have been reported by the Indian operators related to the Boeing 737 Max aircraft recently.

The minister of state in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, said in the Lok Sabha that out of the total fleet of 56 Boeing 737 Max aircraft registered and operating in India, there has been one recent occurrence in May 2024 on B737 Max aircraft of Spicelet, wherein Eng No. 2 oil filter bypass light illuminated.

As a precautionary measure, the single-engine landing was carried out by the pilot in command and the aircraft landed safely. As intimated by the airline, crew and passengers have not reported any discomfort during this landing.

On the measures taken by the government to ensure the safety of passengers travelling by air in India, Mohol informed that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft through the mechanism of various inspections, audits (planned and unplanned), spot checks, night surveillance, etc.

If any serious lapses or non-compliances are observed, DGCA takes action against the organisation or personnel. The enforcement action is taken as per the procedures laid down in the Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual (EPPM), which include suspension, cancellation and imposition of financial penalty.

DGCA publishes its Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP) on its website, which provides the details of the planned surveillance for the year. DGCA, through a system of surveillance, spot checks, and night surveillance, ensures that the airlines and the maintenance organisation continue to comply with the regulatory requirements against which they were initially approved.

In case of non-compliance, DGCA ensures that the airlines or maintenance organisations take the necessary corrective action. In case of violations, DGCA may initiate enforcement actions against the airline, organisation, or personnel, which may include warning, suspension or cancellation of approval, certificate, or licence, including imposition of financial penalty. (ANI)