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strategy for Blackhawk helicopters. A unit-level (O-level) maintenance capability has been
established for internal maintenance as planned.

② The “2018 ~ 2019 UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopter Fleet Management and Maintenance Program”
was put up for tender in accordance with the Government Procurement Act. “Aerospace Industrial
Development Corporation” was the winning bidder and is now responsible for the management
and maintenance of the 5 Blackhawk helicopters stationed in Hualien and Taitung.

③ Fleet contact fulfillment supervision and quality inspections were carried out. Average

availability for the year was 76.94% and exceeded the target value of 65%.
(2) Fleet Renewal

① 7 UH-1H helicopters were decommissioned due to a high number of flying hours, so the entire

fleet has now been decommissioned. The decommissioned helicopters were donated to schools
to cultivate future aviation personnel.

② As part of the aircraft transfer preparations under the Army HQ’s “Tian Yuan” project, chosen
personnel were dispatched to attend a variety of conferences. The NASC took part in the second
working group meeting hosted by the Army HQ in March, 2017, and the 12th project management
conference convened by the American project office in September.

③ 4 Blackhawk helicopters were transferred from the Army “Tian Yuan” project, bringing the total

number of Blackhawk helicopters up to 9. The new helicopters are now deployed at 3 stations:
Taichung, Hualien and Taitung.

(3) Personnel Training

An American technical support team traveled to Taiwan to train the maintenance crews of the
Blackhawk helicopters. A total of 8 classes were held with 37 specialist personnel receiving training
on maintenance and quality management.

4. Permanent Base Planning and Current Progress

To prepare for the delivery of the new UH-60M aircraft, and to accommodate the mission

requirements of the NASC, 5 future major duty stations are planned. Hangars and offices will also be

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