AAP General News (Australia)
04-10-2001
Vic; Jet inspection 12 months overdue, union
Union officials say four Ansett jets grounded after cracks were found in their engine
pylon mountings were among a fleet of six due for inspection more than 12 months ago.
Seven 767-200 jets were checked yesterday when it was discovered the inspections were overdue.
Four remained grounded after cracks were found, one has since returned to the air.
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union spokesman VICTOR JOSE says Boeing called Ansett
last week after it was revealed its 767-200 jets had been due for an inspection in March
last year.
Mr JOSE says somehow paperwork from Boeing requesting inspections ended up at the bottom
of the pile.
Mr JOSE says unions do not know whether the problems are due to mismanagement or an
inadequate inspection process.
He says Ansett does not have the space or manpower in Australia to keep on top of its
inspections.
A response from Ansett management was not immediately available.
AAP RTV jmw/gfr/mjm
KEYWORD: ANSETT UNION ( MELBOURNE)
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