Maybe one day I'll actually do an update
But in the meantime, here's something to keep you entertained. =)
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, &
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
Quantas' pilots & the
solutions 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 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 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, & be
serious.
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, &
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
Quantas' pilots & the
solutions 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 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 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, & be
serious.