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  1. #1
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    Wink "Squawks"

    Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews.
    "Squawks" are problem listings that pilots generally leave for maintenance crews to fix before the next flight.

    (P)=Problem listed by pilot
    (S)=Solution from maintainance crew

    (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) #2 Propeller seeping prop fluid,
    (S) #2 Propeller seepage normal - #1 #3 and #4propellers lack normal seepage

    (P) Something loose in cockpit
    (S) Something tightened in cockpit

    (P) Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
    (S) Evidence removed

    (P) DME volume unbelievably loud
    (S) Volume set to more believable level

    (P) Dead bugs on windshield
    (S) Live bugs on order

    (P) Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent
    (S) Cannot reproduce problem on ground

    (P) IFF inoperative
    (S) IFF always inoperative in OFF mode

    (P) Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick
    (S) That's what they're there for

    (P) Number three engine missing
    (S) Engine found on right wing after brief search

    (P) Aircraft handles funny
    (S) Aircraft warned to straighten up, "flyright" and be serious

    (P) Target Radar hums
    (S) Reprogrammed Target Radar with the words
    Hook.

  2. #2
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    Wink

    Wonder if they used similar 'squawks' on the Colins Class subs .. or maybe be simpler to list what wasnt broken


    Brett
    Brett

    Only Robinson Crusoe could get everything done by Friday!

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