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AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, accor...

AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, accor...

AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, accor...

AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, accor...

AFA 2020: Boeing resolves KC-46A leaky fuel system issue

by Pat Host

Boeing has resolved its issue with leaky KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker fuel systems, according to a company spokesman.

Boeing spokesman Larry Chambers said on 14 September during the Air Force Association’s (AFA’s) annual conference that there are no more remaining KC-46As with leaky fuel systems. The US Air Force (USAF) announced in June that 18 KC-46As had problematic fuel systems and that the issue was being upgraded to the service’s most serious deficiency: Category 1.

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

The first KC-46A Pegasus for Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma arrives on 10 September 2020. Boeing said it has resolved its issue with leaky fuel systems on the KC-46A. (US Air Force)

Boeing on 2 April cited faulty ‘U Cup’ seals for the leaky fuel system as these seals were particularly difficult to install. They were also more sensitive to Boeing’s installation technique than originally thought.


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