The digital automatic flight control system can be programmed for autonomous operations such as flight stabilization and unmanned flight to set checkpoints; however, Boeing is currently working with the Canadian military to increase the Chinook’s autonomous capabilities.
This specification covers a titanium alloy in the form of bars, wire, flash welded rings up through 4.000 inches (101.60 mm), inclusive in diameter or least distance between parallel sides, and stock for flash welded rings or heading of any size.
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of seamless, drawn tubing having a nominal wall thickness of 0.120 to 0.400 inch (3.00 to 10.00 mm) inclusive (see 8.4).
This specification covers a nitriding grade of premium aircraft-quality, low-alloy steel in the form of bars, forgings, mechanical tubing, and forging stock. AMS6496 and AMS6497 cover UNS K23280 with other quality levels.
This specification covers a corrosion and heat-resistant nickel alloy in the form of welded and drawn tubing 0.125 inch (3.18 mm) and over in nominal OD and 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) and over in nominal wall thickness (see 8.6).
This specification covers a corrosion and heat-resistant nickel alloy in the form of sheet, strip, and plate 0.010 to 2.000 inches (0.25 to 50.80 mm), inclusive, in nominal thickness (see 8.5).
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of rolled or forged rings up to 6 inches (152 mm) inclusive, in nominal thickness at the time of heat treatment, and having an OD to wall thickness ratio of 10 or greater (see 8.6).
This specification covers a nickel alloy in the form of wire, rod, strip, foil, tape, and powder and a viscous mixture (paste) of the powder in a suitable binder and procured in inch/pound units.