| Here
are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots
and the replies from the maintenance crews. "Squawks" are
problem listings that pilots generally leave for maintenance crews to fix
before the next flight.
(P)= PROBLEM
(S)=SOLUTION
(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
winshield. (S) Live bugs on order.
(P) Autopilot in
altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent. (S) Cannot reproduce
problem on the ground.
(P) IFF inoperative.
(S) IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
(P) Friction locks
cause throttle levers to stick. (S) That's what they are 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 the words. |
