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CarolNYC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-09-05 12:47 PM
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Don't know if you guys have this before but I just really think it's funny and wanted to share. :)

After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet,"
which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor.

Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by Qantas' pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.

By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident.
.... Enjoy!

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 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. (I love this one!)
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.


And the best one for last..................


P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.:rofl:
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-09-05 01:14 PM
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1. I love these, but some are scary!
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
:scared:
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neweurope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-09-05 01:18 PM
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2. *g* Just what I needed to cheer me up. Have more?
Thanks :)

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Remember Fallujah

Bush to The Hague!
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AllegroRondo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-09-05 01:19 PM
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3. I saw the same list years ago
Edited on Mon May-09-05 01:20 PM by AllegroRondo
attributed to US Air Force inspections. For example, a passenger plane would not have a target radar. IFF stands for "Identify Friend or Foe", also not needed on a passenger plane.

Still funny, though.
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TheProphetess Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-09-05 01:21 PM
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4. Those are damn funny!
:rofl:
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