tg1911 Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which conveysto the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight, thatneed repair or correction. The mechanics read and correct the problem, and thenrespond in writing, on the lower half of the form, what remedial action was taken.Then the pilot reviews the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor!Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems, as submitted byQantas pilots, and the solution recorded by maintenance engineers.(P = the problem logged by the pilot.)(S = the solution and action taken by the engineers.)P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.P: Something loose in cockpit.S: Something tightened in cockpit.P: Dead bugs on windshield.S: Live bugs on back-order.P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.S: Evidence removed.P: DME volume unbelievably loud.S: DME volume set to more believable level.P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.S: That's what they're there for.P: IFF inoperative.S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.P: Suspected crack in windshield.S: Suspect you're right.P: Number 3 engine missing.S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.P: Aircraft handles funny.S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.P: Target radar hums.S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.P: Mouse in cockpit.S: Cat installed.P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding onsomething with a hammer.S: Took hammer away from midget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echobay Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 he he he hey tg...i'm doing all my laughing for your posts right here...Funny stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vile_DR Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 It doesn't matter how many times i read this one...it is always a laugh with tears Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rv56 Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 One more reason why I don't like to fly..... Good one.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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