News / EFW defends work on A321Fs after 'middle-age' cracks appear

Freighter conversion company EFW has defended its work after multiple cracks found in similar locations on A321Fs operated by Lufthansa Cargo saw two of the aircraft grounded last week.  

EFW, responsible for their conversion, announced yesterday that the affected aircraft would return to operation after scheduled maintenance, which it said was “not related to the crack findings”. 

Single line cracks were found on a shear plate in the aircraft rear floor structures. Repairs will be complete within the next few days. 

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