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Army grounds over half of Apache helicopter fleet over transmission problems, second time in three months
An Army official said the pause will keep about 400 helicopters grounded while inspectors review the fleet and make corrective fixes.
- On Friday, the Army announced an "immediate, temporary pause in flight operations" for about 400 AH-64E Apache helicopters equipped with Improved Drive System transmissions.
- Internal investigations indicate Apaches with the Improved Drive System "can experience an internal failure resulting in loss of accessory gearbox drive," potentially causing loss of tail rotor thrust, electrical power, and hydraulics.
- This directive marks the second safety-related stand-down for the Apache in two months, following an August halt that lasted just over a week after two pilots died in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
- Officials stated the fleet will remain grounded while the Army conducts inspections and implements "corrective actions," though an official said the pause could take months.
- The grounding impacts a significant portion of the Army's fleet, which hovered around 700 in 2023, while Boeing did not respond to requests for comment sent Monday.
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Army grounds fleet of AH-64Es for second time in three months
An Army official said the service is grounding about 400 helicopters, more than half of its AH-64 fleet. The post Army grounds fleet of AH-64Es for second time in three months appeared first on Task & Purpose.
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