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. . are problem listings about
the air plane that pilots generally leave for
the
maintenance
crews. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US
Air Force pilots and the maintenance crew's response
back.
Problem: "Left
inside main tire almost needs replacement."
Reply:
"Almost replaced left inside main tire."
Problem: "Test
flight OK, except auto-land very rough."
Reply:
"Auto-land not installed on this aircraft."
Problem: "The
autopilot doesn't."
Reply:
"IT DOES NOW!"
Problem:
"Something loose in cockpit."
Reply:
"Something tightened in cockpit."
Problem: "Evidence
of hydraulic leak on right main landing gear."
Reply:
"Evidence removed."
Problem: "DME
volume unbelievably loud."
Reply:
"Volume set to more believable level."
Problem: "Dead
bugs on windshield."
Reply:
"Live bugs on order."
Problem:
"Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces 200 foot per minute
descent."
Reply:
"Cannot reproduce problem on ground."
Problem: "IFF
inoperative."
Reply:
"IFF inoperative in OFF mode."
Problem: "Friction
locks cause throttle levers to stick."
Reply:
"That's what they're there for."
Problem: "Number
three engine missing."
Reply:
"Engine found on right wing after brief search."
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