Air Force grounds 29 refueling tankers over safety issue

Published: Fri Sep 17th, 2004
Source: www.govexec.com



The Air Force Tuesday grounded 29 of its oldest KC-135E aerial refueling tankers because of flight safety considerations, according to Air Force officials.

The action was taken after a group of aircraft engineers found problems with engine pylon support struts. Senate aides said eight of the troubled tankers are based at the 161st Refueling Wing in Arizona, home state of Senate Commerce Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., an outspoken critic of the Air Force's plan to recapitalize its tanker fleet.
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