‘Falling tail’ issue grounds entire fleet of US Air Force tankers ...News

Russia Today - News
‘Falling tail’ issue grounds entire fleet of US Air Force tankers
A faulty component has led to concerns that the refueling aircraft can sustain damage mid-flight The United States Air Force has grounded hundreds of its decades-old KC-135 tankers, over concerns that a critical flaw could lead to their tails becoming separated from the fuselage mid-flight. Inspections have revealed that two dozen aircraft have so far been found to be affected by the fault. Washington ordered a widespread inspection of the fleet of tankers on Tuesday for a “non-conforming part in the vertical tail assembly.” The part pins an aircraft’s tail fin – its vertical stabilizer – to the rest of the fusela

Hence then, the article about falling tail issue grounds entire fleet of us air force tankers was published today ( ) and is available on Russia Today ( News ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( ‘Falling tail’ issue grounds entire fleet of US Air Force tankers )

Apple Storegoogle play

Last updated :

Also on site :