Faulty trim kept KC-46 emergency exit door from opening
By Stephen Losey
Apr 1, 09:53 AM
WASHINGTON — A problem with the trim on the KC-46A Pegasus’ overwing exit doors kept it from being able to open, which could have hindered passengers’ ability to escape during an emergency.
U.S. Air Mobility Command spokeswoman Maj. Hope Cronin said in an email Thursday that the Air Force’s engineers worked with KC-46 manufacturer Boeing to create and issue a time compliance technical order to modify the refueling tankers’ doors in the field.
The modification in this order removes the obstruction and installs a temporary fix that eliminates the potential emergency risk until a permanent fix is made, Cronin said.
https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/2022/04/01/faulty-trim-kept-kc-46-emergency-exit-door-from-opening/
