{"id":26307,"date":"2019-09-11T23:07:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T23:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/uncategorized\/2019\/09\/11\/air-force-restricts-kc-46-from-carrying-cargo-and-personnel\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T22:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T22:06:55","slug":"air-force-restricts-kc-46-from-carrying-cargo-and-personnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/news\/your-air-force\/2019\/09\/11\/air-force-restricts-kc-46-from-carrying-cargo-and-personnel\/","title":{"rendered":"US Air Force restricts KC-46 from carrying cargo and passengers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WASHINGTON \u2014 In a move that could have major impacts on the already-delayed tanker program<\/a>, the U.S. Air Force has indefinitely barred the KC-46<\/a> <\/a>from carrying cargo and passengers, Defense News has learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision was made after an incident occurred where the cargo locks on the bottom of the floor of the aircraft became unlocked during a recent flight, creating concerns that airmen could potentially be hurt or even killed by heavy equipment that suddenly bursts free during a flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a result of this discovery, the Air Force has submitted a Category 1 deficiency report and is working with Boeing to identify a solution,\u201d Air Force Mobility Command spokesman Col. Damien Pickart said in a statement. The service uses the term Category 1 <\/a>to describe serious technical issues that could endanger the aircrew and aircraft or have other major effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUntil we find a viable solution with Boeing to remedy this problem, we can\u2019t jeopardize the safety of our aircrew and this aircraft,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\t