SkydiveMonkey 0 #1 August 15, 2002 Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humour. Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints by QANTAS pilots and the corrective action recorded by mechanics. By the way, Quantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident. (P stands for the Problem the pilots entered in the log, and S stands for the Corrective Action taken by the mechanics.) 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 windscreen. S: Suspect you're right. P: Number 3 engine missing. (note: this was for a piston-engined airplane;the pilot meant the engine was not running smoothly) 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: Radar hums. S: Reprogrammed radar with words. P: Mouse in cockpit. S: Cat installed.____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #2 August 15, 2002 ahahahahaha...it really makes you wonder how they've gone so long without an accidnet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #3 August 15, 2002 QuoteBy the way, Quantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident. In 1999 they had a 747 skid off the end of a runway. The plane was seriously damaged, but they had it repaired just so they can keep saying they've never lost a jet. It cost more to repair it than a new 747... about $100 million. But, nobody was injured. Pictures Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #4 August 15, 2002 LOL....LMAO....I've seen this before but I always love reading it. True or not it's hysterical. And nothing like this has EVER happened to me...... yah, right. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #5 August 15, 2002 I'm sure it hasn't dude ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites