Overhaul of Mi-17 Helicopters to Support the
#Pakistan’s Army Aviation Command (PAAC)
In March 2009, FTA received a contract from Northrop Grumman Counter Narcotics Global Support (CNGS) to overhaul
three Mi-17 helicopters belonging to Pakistan’s Army Aviation Command (PAAC). Under FTA management, the aircraft
were sent to Saint Petersburg, Russia for overhaul at an OEM certified overhaul facility. After surmounting numerable
logistical and technical problems, the overhauls were completed 45 days ahead of schedule and on 19 July 2009, the three
aircraft were loaded onto an An-124 transport, flown to Pakistan, and handed over to PAAC. The aircraft were
immediately put to work supporting the Pakistani Army in its counter-insurgency operations and rescue missions in the
north-west regions.
As of today, FTA has provided 1500-hour overhaul services for 22 Mi-17 helicopters. Services for these helicopters has
included:
1. Inspection to determine extent of overhaul required
2. Updating aircraft assessment reports
3. Overhauling Mi-17 helicopters in accordance with OEM standards, including Russian IAC certification
requirements
4. Performing post-overhaul test flights for the overhauled Mi-17 at the overhaul facility
5. Providing final inspection and test flight report documenting proof of compliance with applicable airworthiness
regulations.
As a result of successful performance, FTA has developed strategic relationships with Russian aviation government
entities responsible for the allocation, regulation, policy, and overall authority over the Mi-series of helicopters. These
strategic relationships span the categories of support to critical to ensuring the USG receives fully certified aircraft, with
completely authentic components that are safe for operational use.
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