In article , "Jim"
wrote:

They do, however they eventually become surplus to these users as well. They
can sell at their discretion only after a couple years ( they don't even
have to be in use during this period) and can also trade for like value just
like the feds do.

That depends on the transfer agreement.

Many S-64 Skycranes were abtained using the trade method
direct from Feds to the private (commercial) owners.

The CH-54s (S-64s) were sold, not traded. There's no real analogy
between the CH-54 and the OH-58, type certification was one of the
original procurement requirements for the "crane, and all major
components were overhauled in FAA approved facilities.

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Paul Baechler