> After every flight, pilots complete a gripe sheet which conveys to the
> mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that
> need repair or correction.
> The form is a piece of paper that the pilot completes, and then the
> mechanics read and correct the problem. They then respond in writing on
the
> lower half of the form what remedial action was taken and 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 by QANTAS pilots, and the solution recorded by maintenance
> engineers. By the way, Quantas is the only major airline that has never
had
> an accident.
> > 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 fpm 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 words.
