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Two Major KC-46 Deficiencies Downgraded by Air Force

By Vivienne Machi

Friday, November 16th, 2018

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Two Major KC-46 Deficiencies Downgraded by Air Force

A Boeing KC-46A tanker refuels an F-16. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

The Air Force has recently downgraded two category-1 deficiencies tied to the Boeing [BA] developed KC-46 next-generation tanker program to a category-2 designation, Defense Daily has learned.Following a deficiency review board meeting Nov. 7, the service downgraded deficiencies related to the boom radial loads and the centerline drogue system to CAT-2 deficiencies, meaning a workaround solution had been established, according to a source close to the program.During test flights, there were concerns that forces on the boom were approaching maximum load levels…

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