The safety lapse is being treated by the regulator as very serious. Without ETOPS certification, the aircraft also have to carry about 2000 extra kilograms of fuel. Now, despite pleas from the embattled airline to restore the certification, CAASL is holding out till it is completely satisfied that maintenance standards pass muster. After further communication with the manufacturer, SriLankan Engineering issued a special work card dated January 8 requiring the Maintenance Department to investigate the ODMS sensor immediately. To regain ETOPS certification, the operator must show they will not “do this type of loose, lackadaisical business again,” he said.

Source: Sunday Times April 07, 2018 19:39 UTC