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Originally Posted by Rowan McKeever
While we're at it, VYI apparently damaged by fire in HKG although from what I've read it seems that it can be repaired?
Qantas 737 sent overseas for maintenance catches fire, resulting in extensive repairs
A Qantas 737 has needed more extensive repairs than first thought after a forgotten vacuum sparked a fire in the cargo hold, which went undetected for hours.
Qantas Boeing 737 undergoing heavy maintenance in Hong Kong has needed a lot more repair work after a battery-powered vacuum caught fire in the cargo hold, causing extensive damage.
Read more: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/bus...f8e-1750244107 |
Qantas has replied:
The aircraft was a Boeing 737.
· The incident occurred in early May. The aircraft is due to return to service in mid-July and there are no impacts to scheduled flights.
· Damage was confined to rear cargo area and the fire was put out within minutes.
·The maintenance provider in Hong Kong is CASA accredited, and all work is overseen and approved by a Qantas engineer on-site.