Airbus detects quality issue in A321neo fuselage coating; around a dozen IndiGo aircraft impacted
The issue is therefore being treated by Airbus as a quality and maintenance matter rather than an operational safety concern, with the manufacturer saying the affected aircraft can continue flying.
Airbus has identified a quality issue with the surface protection coating on the fuselage of several of its A321neo aircraft, with around a dozen planes operated by IndiGo affected, according to sources cited by Live Mint. Airbus has pinpointed the source of the problem and contained it, and a remedy is available, although the affected aircraft can still operate safely.
IndiGo and Air India are the two Indian airlines operating the A321neo, with IndiGo having a larger fleet of around 180 of these planes. The issue involves repainting some parts of the affected fuselage, with the work expected to be completed within two years. Airbus has stated that the rework does not require disassembling the stringers and that the aircraft will be considered back to nominal design once the rework is applied.
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