Fuel leak at bay Q10, Q12 of KLIA2 not due to soil depression- MAHB

Fuel leaks at Bay Q10 and Q12 of the KL International Airport 2 (KLIA2) in Sepang is not due to soil depression as reported in the media, said Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB).

MAHB in a statement here on Monday said according to Kuala Lumpur Aviation Fueling Systems (KAFS) which is responsible for management, operations and maintenance of the pipelines, the pipelines are resting on pile-to-set foundation and hence they are not affected by soil settlement.

"As reported earlier, only two bays - Q10 and Q12 are affected by this incident and KAFS is currently carrying out inspection to identify the root cause. The Department of Civil Aviation has also been briefed on this incident," it said.

The statement also said the airport operations at KLIA2 are not affected as the are sufficient bays to cater for wide body aircraft daily operations.

"Based on flight operations data, there are nine (9) other contact bays and six (6) remote bays available for wide body aircraft requirements.

"Malaysia Aiports will be engaging closely with the airlines in order to brief them and provide reassurance that the flight operations will not be affected," it said.