Three Qantas 737NGs Found To Have Pickle Fork Cracks

Credit: Qantas
Qantas has grounded three of its Boeing 737NGs after discovering hairline cracks in the pickle fork structure of the aircraft during inspections. The carrier is one of several worldwide required to carry out unscheduled inspections due to potential problems identified with the pickle fork, a part...

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