TIGHITCO Announces FAA Part 145 Approval

• All overhaul work will be performed at TIGHITCO’
• This approval supports TIGHITCO’s broader strategy to expand high-value maintenance, repair, and overhaul services
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TIGHITCO, Inc. announced that its MRO division, Overhaul Support Services (OSS), is now FAA Part 145 approved to perform overhaul of Chinook swashplates for commercial operators. This milestone expands the company’s sustainment capabilities beyond the CH-47 military program to support the global fleet of commercially operated Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

Building on its previously awarded U.S. Army CH-47 swashplate overhaul program, TIGHITCO now offers a comprehensive overhaul solution for both military and civil operators. Commercial Chinook aircraft play a critical role in demanding missions worldwide, including aerial firefighting, infrastructure development, energy support, disaster response, and humanitarian operations.

“The FAA Part 145 approval represents a significant advancement in our MRO capabilities and reinforces our commitment to supporting mission-critical aircraft across both defense and commercial markets,” said Mark Withrow, President and CEO of TIGHITCO. “The Chinook remains one of the world’s most versatile heavy-lift platforms, and we are proud to provide operators with a trusted, high-quality overhaul solution that enhances reliability, safety, and operational readiness.”

The Chinook is widely recognized for its durability and performance in extreme operating environments. Swashplates are flight-critical components that require precise overhaul and rigorous quality control to ensure continued safe operation. TIGHITCO’s OSS facility has invested in specialized tooling, engineering expertise, and advanced inspection processes to overhaul these complex assemblies to the highest standards.

“Achieving FAA approval validates the strength of our quality systems, technical expertise, and workforce,” said Shawn Hawks, Vice President and General Manager. “We have worked diligently to develop the processes and capabilities required to support these critical components, and we look forward to serving commercial operators who depend on maximum aircraft availability and mission readiness.”

All overhaul work will be performed at TIGHITCO’s Overhaul Support Services MRO facility in East Granby, Connecticut, which features state-of-the-art equipment, highly trained technicians, and robust quality systems compliant with FAA, military, and industry requirements while providing full lifecycle sustainment for complex aerospace components across government, OEM, and commercial customers worldwide.

For more information on the TIGHITCO advancements, visit www.tighitco.com or email info@tighitco.com