Overview

• Air India must recheck Ram Air Turbine stowage on Boeing 787s that recently had Power Conditioning Modules replaced, per a DGCA directive.
• DGCA asked Boeing for a detailed report on prevention steps and data on similar uncommanded RAT deployments worldwide, including post‑PCM replacement difficulties.
• The action follows an October 4 event in which Flight AI‑117 reported an automatic RAT deployment on final approach before landing safely with no defects found in subsequent checks.
• A separate October 9 Vienna–Delhi flight diverted to Dubai after reported autopilot and other malfunctions, a characterization the pilots’ union detailed and the airline disputes regarding any electrical failure.
• Investigations are ongoing, and the DGCA said further measures will follow review of Air India’s inspection results and Boeing’s response, with a D‑check work‑package review also advised.