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Marines Begin ‘Reset’ Of CH-53E Helicopter Fleet

Wednesday, August 17th, 2016

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The U.S. Marine Corps has begun a three-year effort to repair all of its 147 aging CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) said Aug. 10.During the “reset,” each airframe will be taken apart and rebuilt, and worn-out components will be replaced, NAVAIR said. The process is expected to take 110 days on average but ultimately increase the aircraft’s readiness rates, NAVAIR said.The reset validation aircraft was completed in April at Marine Corps Air Station New River,…

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