After every Qantas Airlines flight, pilots complete a gripe sheet which conveys to the
mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need repair or
correction. The form used is a piece of paper on which the pilot completes the top
section,listing the problem..
The mechanics read the report and
respond in writing on the lower half of the form documenting, what remedial action was
taken. This way the
pilot on the next flight of that plane can review the form before taking off.
Never let it be said that
ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor. Some may say that aircraft maintenance
should be taken seriously because incorrect maintenance can lead to accidents. While this
is true, keep in mind that Quantas is the only major airline that has never had an
accident!
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Here are some actual
logged maintenance complaints and responses:
P = the problem logged by
the pilot,
S = the solution and action taken by engineers.
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
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