Another Qantas jet problem
A Report in the Herald Sun says that another Qantas aircraft has undergone repairs after a problem with an on-board drain – the second drainage-related problem in just 10 days.
It follows a mid-air incident earlier this month when a Qantas Boeing 747-400 lost electrical power – necessary for navigation and communication systems, and essential for landing — after water seeped into a generator control unit.
The aircraft, which was on descent into Bangkok on January 8, was forced to rely on a battery backup to land.
The airline’s fleet was inspected and cleared for flying, but Qantas confirmed yesterday a Boeing 747-400 was being serviced after another incident related to drainage.
“A drain mast which releases galley waste-water had iced up,” said David Cox, executive general manager of Qantas engineering.
He said the plane was being serviced after its arrival from Singapore on Tuesday.
“There was no safety issue and no structural damage to the aircraft,” Mr Cox said.
He said a non-structural fibreglass fairing, an external structure fitted to an aircraft to reduce drag, was being repaired.
The plane was expected to return to service last night.
A Report by The Mole from the Herald Sun
John Alwyn-Jones
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