The C-27J Spartan medium range surveillance aircraft CGNR 2711 sits on the tarmac at Air Station Sacramento, California. [Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard]
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. Coast Guard has grounded its entire fleet of 14 C-27J Spartan fixed-wing surveillance aircraft following a manufacturer's directive to inspect for structural cracks.
All of the Coast Guard's C-27J aircraft were found to have cracks of varying degrees near the attachment points of their horizontal and vertical stabilizers.
The grounding impacts the Coast Guard's ability to perform critical missions such as disaster response, drug and migrant interdictions, and search and rescue.
Manufacturer Leonardo has already identified a repair solution that can be implemented on-site, with minimal effort, and is not expected to significantly affect planned aircraft operations long-term.
The U.S. Coast Guard has grounded its fleet of C-27J Spartan fixed wing surveillance aircraft following a call by manufacturer Leonardo directing operators to inspect for cracks.
The medium range surveillance aircraft are used to perform disaster response, drug and migrant interdictions, and search and rescue missions.
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