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Airbus Quality Issue Impacts Around Dozen IndiGo A321neo Aircraft
Airbus found a problem with protective paint on part of some A321neo airplanes.
About a dozen IndiGo planes are reportedly affected.
Airbus said the problem is about quality, not safety.
The airplanes can keep flying.
Some parts of the fuselage may need to be painted again.
The work should be finished within two years.
Workers do not need to take apart the stringers to make the repair.
Airbus said the problem has been contained and a fix is available.
Airbus identified a surface-protection coating quality issue on some A321neo fuselages.
Around a dozen IndiGo aircraft are reportedly affected, while Air India’s fleet is not impacted.
Airbus said the issue was identified, contained, and does not affect flight safety.
The affected fuselage sections may need repainting, with repairs to be completed within two years.
The rework does not require stringer disassembly, and newly coated stringers meet requirements.
- Who
- Airbus and IndiGo are central to the issue; Air India’s A321neo fleet was reportedly unaffected.
- What
- A quality problem was found in the surface-protection coating on some A321neo fuselages.
- Where
- The affected area is in the lower front section of the aircraft fuselage.
- When
- The issue was disclosed on Friday; repairs are expected to be completed within two years.
- Why
- The issue involved a surface-protection deviation on stringers identified during standard rework.
Key facts
- Aircraft model
- Airbus A321neo
- Reported IndiGo impact
- Around a dozen aircraft
- Air India impact
- No impact reported on its A321neo fleet
- Safety status
- Airbus described the matter as a quality issue, not a safety issue
- Repair
- Some fuselage parts may need repainting
- Repair deadline
- Within two years
- Disassembly required
- No stringer disassembly is required
Quotes
Airbus spokesperson
Spokesperson for the aircraft manufacturer Airbus
“The source of the issue has been identified, contained and a remedy is available. All newly coated stringers conform to all requirements.”
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“Once rework is applied, the aircraft is considered to be back as if at nominal design.”
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