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scat2k3
15-12-2006, 09:32 AM
This one is really, really old but I still laugh :D

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Here are some actual maintenance complaints generally known as squawks or problems submitted recently by Qantas pilots to maintenance engineers.

After attending to the squawks prior to the aircraft's next flight, the maintenance crews are required to log the details of action taken as a solution to the pilot's squawks.

The following are some recent squawks and subsequent responses by maintenance crews.
(P) is the problem logged by the pilot, and
(S) marks the solution and action taken by maintenance engineers.

* * *
(P) Left inside main tire almost needs replacement
(S) Almost replaced left inside main tire
* * *
(P) Test flight OK, except autoland very rough
(S) Autoland not installed on this aircraft
* * *
(P) #2 Propeller seeping prop fluid
(S) #2 Propeller seepage normal--#1, #3 and #4 propellers lack normal seepage
* * *
(P) Something loose in cockpit
(S) Something tightened in cockpit
* * *
(P) Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
(S) Evidence removed
* * *
(P) DME volume unbelievably loud
(S) Volume set to more believable level
* * *
(P) Dead bugs on windshield
(S) Live bugs on backorder
* * *
(P) Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent
(S) Cannot reproduce problem on ground
* * *
(P) IFF inoperative
(S) IFF always inoperative in OFF mode
* * *
(P) Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick
(S) That's what they're there for!!
* * *
(P) Number three 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 words
* * *

NickS
15-12-2006, 10:07 AM
:lmao: ... I'm really glad I'm not flying again until February, hopefully I will have forgetten about this by then !!!

Definately an oldie and definately a goodie :bravo:

Ryzz
15-12-2006, 10:39 AM
Love this one, wasn't there a longer version of this one Scat?

Maybe our resident Maintenance engineer can comment on these too :idea:

BOMI
15-12-2006, 11:11 AM
An oldie but a goodie Scat :lmao:


Troy :)

Febs
15-12-2006, 12:29 PM
Always a classic, but you forgot two more (including the best one)!

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

SPIKE
23-12-2006, 12:49 PM
haha yes i have seen these before,

oh yeah hi guys i have been down in avalon for a month so havent really been able to get online much.

these were actually seen in former days on older aircraft but these days it is kinda illegal to sign an aircraft off with those kinda responses.

however there have been a couple of incidents lately where J. Christ and S. Claus have come to work and signed off on jobs lol.

ahhhh we do take our job VERY seriously though!!!!!:toetap:

he he he

Bermudablue
23-12-2006, 01:57 PM
Heres one grounded due to excessive crack