1109th AVCRAD in Groton, Connecticut, Maintains U.S. Army Rotary Wing Fleet
The 1109th AVCRAD in Groton, Connecticut, specializes in the refurbishment and maintenance of U.S. Army rotary wing aircraft, including the UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook. The facility's skilled mechanics and civilian contractors have saved the Department of Defense millions by repairing severely damaged helicopters, and it holds ISO 9000:2015 and AS 9110 certifications for aviation maintenance projects. Additionally, the AVCRAD supports global aircraft maintenance through its 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group.

The 1109th AVCRAD in Groton, Connecticut, refurbishes and maintains U.S. Army rotary wing aircraft, utilizing skilled mechanics and civilian contractors. It performs high-level sustainment maintenance, capable of overhauling helicopters like the UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook.
In 2019, it repaired two severely damaged CH-47 helicopters, saving the Department of Defense millions. The facility holds ISO 9000:2015 and AS 9110 certifications, allowing it to bid on aviation maintenance projects and provide technical training to personnel. The AVCRAD is also home to the 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group, which supports aircraft maintenance globally.




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