Funny!

[GIDDLEPIN]

Saw this on the roc site and thought it was funny (thanks Roadblade)

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 humour.

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 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.

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[Ken]

We operate a similar type of thing at sea and my replies sound along the lines of the ground crew's, sarky bunch us engineers :D

[GIDDLEPIN]

We operate a similar type of thing at sea and my replies sound along the lines of the ground crew's, sarky bunch us engineers :D

I suppose that's why it tickled me!

[Ken]

   

We operate a similar type of thing at sea and my replies sound along the lines of the ground crew's, sarky bunch us engineers :D

I suppose that's why it tickled me!

:D

[vmail]

well done on the promotion

[GIDDLEPIN]

well done on the promotion

[97paseo]

Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems as submitted by Qantas pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance engineers.

Classic.

[vmail]

well done on the promotion

sorted avensis

Gold Member Too!!!

Group: Management

[Ken]

well done on the promotion

sorted avensis

Gold Member Too!!!

Group: Management

Cheers

[GIDDLEPIN]

well done on the promotion

sorted avensis

Gold Member Too!!!

Group: Management

Oops!

Sorry vmail never noticed

What can I say Ken?

[Ken]

What can I say Ken?

Ermm, hurry up and sort out the next northern mini meet :P :P :P

Head against a brick wall and all that but i'm trying

[vmail]

he was a super mod b4, who did you sleep with?

[Ken]

he was a super mod b4, who did you sleep with?

Carmen Electra, and you B)

[vmail]

huh?

[jerry phipps]

Great stuff love it :D

jerry!!

[AdamR]

LMGDAO :D