The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has said that Army Aviation Corps is facing serious crisis with 32 percent deficiency against its authorized fleet strength. The CAG in its reports on Army, Ordinance factories and Defense Public Sector Undertaking tabled in Parliament today mentioned that the Army Aviation Crops is having old and ageing helicopters with 52 percent of the fleet more than 30 years old. The report observed that despite these shortcomings Army Aviation could not replace its fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters being used for reconnaissance and observation. <br/><br/>These helicopters were due for de-induction since 2002. The report also observed that failure in meeting the targets and objectives of the acquisition plans and tardiness in procurement were the main reasons for delay in suitable replacement for the old and ageing fleet. The central auditor has pointed out unauthorized use of Army helicopters by several senior ranking officers.