91-00256

 

 

         

 

 

         
91-00256, while assigned to Company G, 104th Aviation, Army National Guard, from the States of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, goes on a mission south of Kandahar, Afghanistan, to conduct an extraction (EXFIL) of soldiers involved in the "Hunt For Osama".

             Spring 2004: 91-00256, while assigned to Company G, 104th Aviation, Army National Guard, from the States of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, goes on a mission south of Kandahar, Afghanistan, to conduct an extraction (EXFIL) of soldiers involved in the "Hunt For Osama". Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

             91-00256, Boeing D model kit number M3405, was a CH-47D helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 30 May 1992. As of 1 June 1998, 91-00256 had accumulated 534.8 D model hours and 4,286.8 total aircraft hours.

   91-0025 was a conversion from the original C model Chinook 69-17101.

   At some point, and at least through 2004, 91-00256 was assigned to Company G, 104th Aviation, Army National Guard, from the States of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. While there, 91-00256 was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

   At some point, and through September 2011, 91-00256 was assigned to Company B - "Voyagers", 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, Army National Guard, located at Wheeler Army Airfield on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii

   As of 18 September 2011, this aircraft was 41.7 years old.

   As of 18 September 2011, the last known location of 91-00256 was at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.

   Aircraft status: Flyable.

 

 

         
91-00256, while assigned to Company G, 104th Aviation, Army National Guard, from the States of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, goes on a mission south of Kandahar, Afghanistan, to conduct an extraction (EXFIL) of soldiers involved in the "Hunt For Osama".

             Spring 2004: 91-00256, while assigned to Company G, 104th Aviation, Army National Guard, from the States of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, goes on a mission south of Kandahar, Afghanistan, to conduct an extraction (EXFIL) of soldiers involved in the "Hunt For Osama". Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
18 September 2011: CH-47D Chinook helicopter 91-00256 parked at the Army National Guard Ramp on Wheeler Army Airfield, located on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.

             18 September 2011: CH-47D Chinook helicopter 91-00256 parked at the Army National Guard Ramp on Wheeler Army Airfield, located on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The Aft Pylon of 91-00256 showing the silhouette of a native Hawaiian, the symbol of the "Voyagers".

             The Aft Pylon of 91-00256 showing the silhouette of a native Hawaiian, the symbol of the "Voyagers". Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The Avionics Compartment of 91-00256 revealing the communication, navigation and Advanced Flight Control System computers.

             The Avionics Compartment of 91-00256 revealing the communication, navigation and Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS) computers. The the right of the Avionics Compartment is the narrow Flight Control Closet housing the lower flight controls, including the Integrated Lower Control Actuators (ILCA). Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
A view looking forward towards the cockpit of 91-00256 showing the forward Main Cabin area.

             A view looking forward towards the cockpit of 91-00256 showing the forward Main Cabin area. The Heater Compartment is on the right. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The Heater Compartment of 91-00256. This is a 500,000 BTU heater capable of warming the entire aircraft even in sub zero or artic conditions.

             The Heater Compartment of 91-00256. This is a 500,000 BTU heater capable of warming the entire aircraft even in sub zero or artic conditions. Also housed in the Heater Compartment is the aircraft winch used to load and offload heavy equipment into the main cabin. The winch can also be set up as a resue hoist giving the flight crew the capability to extract personnel from the battlefield via the lower utility hatch in the main cabin. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The left hand side of the ramp area of 91-00256.

             The left hand side of the Ramp Area of 91-00256. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The Maintenance Panel installed on 91-00256. On this panel, the Flight Engineer or Crew Chief can monitor the aircraft hydraulics systems, transmission, and engines for faults that could potentially cause the aircraft to crash.

             The Maintenance Panel installed on 91-00256. On this panel, the Flight Engineer or Crew Chief can monitor the aircraft hydraulics systems, transmission, and engines for faults that could potentially cause the aircraft to crash. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The Overhead Panel installed in the cockpit of 91-00256. Many systems can be operated by the pilots from this panel. Items such as engine start and shutdown, lighting switches, and cargo hook activation, to name a few, can be controlled from here.

             The Overhead Panel installed in the cockpit of 91-00256. Many systems can be operated by the pilots from this panel. Items such as engine start and shutdown, lighting switches, and cargo hook activation, to name a few, can be controlled from here. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The right hand ramp area of 91-00256. Visible is the Hydraulic Fill Module, the Power Steering Accumulater, the Main Fuel Line that feeds the Number 2 Engine, and the Ramp Control Lever, among many other items.

             The right hand ramp area of 91-00256. Visible is the Hydraulic Fill Module, the Power Steering Accumulater, the Main Fuel Line that feeds the Number 2 Engine, and the Ramp Control Lever, among many other items. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

         
The cockpit of 91-00256. Visible on the dashboard are all of the flight instruments required to operate the helicopter. In the center console are the radio and navigation control heads used to communicate and navigate the aircraft.

             The cockpit of 91-00256. Visible on the dashboard are all of the flight instruments required to operate the helicopter. In the center console are the radio and navigation control heads used to communicate and navigate the aircraft. Click-N-Go Here to view a larger image.

 

 

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