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After working for some really stupid service writers in...

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Subject: After working for some really stupid service writers in...
From: "Michael D. Porter" <portermd@zianet.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 03:23:33 -0600
... automotive shops, I can sympathize with these guys on the ground:

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.

(P = the problem logged by the pilot.)
(S = the solution and action taken by the mechanics.)

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 on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.


Cheers.

-- 
Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM

Never let anyone drive you crazy when you know it's within walking 
distance.





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