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James Lee (Aventino)
Junior Member
Username: Aventino
Post Number: 54
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 5:57 pm: | |
Come awfully close of late though. |
James (Admiral_thrawn)
New member
Username: Admiral_thrawn
Post Number: 44
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 5:24 am: | |
">Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems, as
>submitted by QUANTAS pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance
>engineers. By the way, Quantas is the only major airline that has never
>had an accident. "
Umm, no. Firstly, it is spelt Qantas. Secondly, it is certainly not the only "major" airline to have an accident. In fact, Qantas has never had an accident where anyone has died. |
Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
Member
Username: Tbakowsky
Post Number: 543
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 5:16 pm: | |
ROTFLMAO!!! |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 674
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 1:32 pm: | |
Aircraft repairs
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>
>After every 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 is a piece of paper that the pilot
>completes and then the mechanics read and correct the problem. They 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 QUANTAS pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance
>engineers. By the way, Quantas 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 engineers.
>
>*************
>P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
>S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
>
>P: Test flight OK, except autoland very rough.
>S: Autoland 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 fpm 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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