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Boeing resumes 767 freighter deliveries
Boeing 767F
Image: Boeing
Rafael Ramos
4/6/2023
Due to a problem detected in January, Boeing stopped deliveries of the 767 freighter and the KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling plane, which is based on the 767-200.
The problem was with the paint primer used by a supplier on the wing fuel tank of some KC-46A Pegasus and 767-300F.
According to Stan Deal, head of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, it was necessary to remove and repaint the central fuel tank of the affected aircraft. According to him, Boeing is still assessing how many aircraft were affected.
The first aircraft delivered was a 767-300F on April 4, registration number N282FE. Two more planes are scheduled for delivery soon.
Details were not provided on upcoming deliveries, however the manufacturer still has 27 Freighter 767s to be delivered to FedEx, another 27 to UPS and 58 KC-46 Pegasus to the US Air Force.
The issue with the tanks was not considered to be a safety issue, however there were concerns that the fuel tank would become clogged and cause restriction of flow to the aircraft's engines.
Boeing 767F
Image: Boeing
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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