KC-46 Pegasus Auxiliary Power Unit Issues Force Operational Limits

KC-46 Pegasus Auxiliary Power Unit Issues Force Operational Limits

The U.S. Air Force has instructed KC-46 Pegasus crews to significantly reduce their reliance on the jet's onboard Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) due to ongoing operational difficulties.

This directive comes as the Air Force addresses reported issues with the KC-46's APU system.

APU Replacement at Pease Air National Guard Base

A recent example of maintenance action occurred at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, where the 157th Maintenance Group completed its first full APU replacement on a KC-46 aircraft. This marked a significant milestone in addressing the APU issues.

The Air Force is actively working to mitigate the impact of these APU problems on the KC-46's operational readiness.