New Delhi, July 14 -- Abu Dhabi-based Etihad reportedly issued a directive to its pilots, asking them to "exercise caution" while operating the fuel control switches on Boeing 787 aircraft. It also ordered an inspection of their locking mechanism.

The Etihad bulletin dated July 12 instructed pilots to "exercise caution when operating the fuel control switches or any other switches/control in their vicinity". A copy of this directive was viewed by The Hindu.

The bulletin added that they should also avoid the presence of any objects on the pedestal that could result in their inadvertent movement. It requires flight crew to immediately report any observed anomalies.

It explains why this directive is necessitated and states in its bulletin...