RESET Program


In February 2019, the first CH-53E Super Stallion was delivered back to its USMC unit after an extensive and quite specific overhaul of the entire airframe. This special program named “RESET” was initiated by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in 2016 to replace high-time parts on the CH-53E. This extends the lifespan of the helicopters, reduces maintenance hours, and delivers a leak-free and more cost-efficient full- mission-capable (FMC) aircraft. “They completely refit everything and put a new fresh coat of paint on it,” Shawhan explains. “They look into any tiny little leak and make sure


that everything


is spotless and perfect, as close as factory new. They completely ‘reset’ the aircraft to get some more life out of it, which requires approximately two years to get that kind of maintenance done. Eventually RESET will result in a higher readiness level of our CH-53E fleet.” By October 2022, already 50 of the originally intended 142 CH-53Es had undergone the RESET program.


To insert and/or extract troops, out-of-area landings during day and nighttime are often practiced. The two crew chiefs on board during these missions are the extra set of eyes for the pilots to secure a safe landing spot.


The CH-53E Super Stallions of the U.S. Marine Corps will go through the RESET program, initiated by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in 2016. To reduce maintenance hours, reduce fuel leakages and prolong its lifespan, the aircraft will receive new high-time components and fresh paint. The first aircraft returned from the RESET program in 2019, while in October 2022 the 50th aircraft was returned to its unit.


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