To support the Wings of the Dragon and be ready for action anytime, anywhere in the world, flight crews operating the Boeing Chinook helicopter must have reliable aircraft. Come see how we maintain this fine machine. "It has often been said, with a certain amount of truth, that the Army refused to face up to the price that must be paid for airmobility. As a consequence, its organizations have usually been short of the necessary maintenance, supply, and security personnel. Part of this chronic shortage resulted from a long-standing battle between the "user" and the logisticians. Understandably since the early concept of an airmobile division, the tactical commander has wanted organic maintenance detachments down to the battalion level. This gives him the maximum responsiveness and a great deal of flexibility. From a logistician's viewpoint, such decentralization is a fragmentation of scarce skills and expensive special tools."
Every 200 flight hours, the helicopter is cycled through Phased maintenance. Most of the helicopter is disassembled and inspected for any defects or broken items. Those items are repaired or replaced as necessary to return the aircraft to a safe and flyable status
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