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US Coast Guard keeps its C-27Js grounded
« on: December 25, 2023, 09:16:51 am »
US Coast Guard keeps its C-27Js grounded
By Tom Kington
 Friday, Dec 22
 
The U.S. Coast Guard is keeping its C-27J aircraft grounded as it checks on cracks found in the fuselage of 14 aircraft, the service said.

The Coast Guard first grounded its fleet of the medium range surveillance aircraft after receiving an alert on Dec. 1 about a possible issue from manufacturer Leonardo.


“The Coast Guard completed the inspections necessitated by the December 1, 2023, C-27J Alert Service Bulletin released by Leonardo Aircraft Division (LAD),” the Coast Guard told Defense News.

“During these inspections, which required operators to visually observe certain sections of the aircraft, the Coast Guard found cracks of varying degrees on all 14 of its C-27Js,” it added. “The Coast Guard will continue to keep its C-27J fleet grounded while working with Leonardo Aircraft Division to determine a path forward.”

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/12/22/us-coast-guard-keeps-its-c-27js-grounded/
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Re: US Coast Guard keeps its C-27Js grounded
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2023, 09:17:38 am »
Does Leonardo get its part from China by any chance? :whistle:
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