Hundreds of Airbus A320 Jets Require Checks for Newly Found Part Defect

Airbus has announced that up to 628 of its A320 family aircraft may need inspections. The action follows the discovery of a quality issue with a specific metal plate inside the jets. The European plane maker stressed that this figure is a global maximum. It represents all aircraft that could potentially be affected, not the number confirmed to have the defective part. The component in question is a bracket, which is a type of supporting plate. It was found to have been manufactured from a material that does not meet Airbus's required specifications. Airlines operating the single-aisle A320 planes will now conduct targeted checks. These inspections will identify which specific aircraft require part replacements. Airbus confirmed there is no immediate safety risk to flight operations from this issue.