There is a need for continuing review on the installation of new avionics equipment in DV Code 1 and DV Code 2 aircraft. 3.6.4 Air Force. Maintenance personnel of 89 AW are detailed to PPO to work directly for the Presidential Pilot. Maintenance personnel assigned to 1 HS perform maintenance on their own UH-1Ns. The 89 AW is fully maintenance manned and complies with all Air Force directives and FAA airworthiness standards.
Training is continuous, using technical schools, and system-specific training on the job.
In addition a special security clearance is required before access can be had to any Presidential aircraft. 3.6.5 Marine Corps. Both have had recent inspections and have passed with flying colors. There is a bonding system for handling parts and equipment to be used in Presidential dedicated helicopters that assures the very best in quality and assurance. Briefly, parts are removed at half-life and replaced.