Post by admin on Aug 1, 2004 18:31:36 GMT 8
After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet,
> > which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with
> > the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction.
>The
> > mechanics read and correct the problem, and 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, Qantas 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 tyre almost needs placement.
> > S: Almost replaced left inside main tyre.
> >
> > P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
> > S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
> >
> > P: Something loose in thingypit.
> > S: Something tightened in thingypit.
> >
> > 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: 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, flyright, and be serious.
> >
> > P: Target radar hums.
> > S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
> >
> > P: Mouse in thingypit.
> > 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.
> > which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with
> > the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction.
>The
> > mechanics read and correct the problem, and 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, Qantas 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 tyre almost needs placement.
> > S: Almost replaced left inside main tyre.
> >
> > P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
> > S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
> >
> > P: Something loose in thingypit.
> > S: Something tightened in thingypit.
> >
> > 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: 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, flyright, and be serious.
> >
> > P: Target radar hums.
> > S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
> >
> > P: Mouse in thingypit.
> > 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.