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Old 03-21-2003 | 01:10 AM
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P = The problem logged by the pilot.
S = The solution logged by the mechanic.

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: No. 2 propeller seeping prop fluid.
S: No. 2 propeller seepage normal. Nos. 1, 3 and 4 propellers lack normal seepage.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on backorder.

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: Transponder inoperative.
S: Transponder always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: The T/C ball seemed stuck in the middle during my last turn.
S: Congratulations! You've just made your first coordinated turn.

P: Suspected crack in windscreen.
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: Radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed radar with words.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
Old 03-23-2003 | 02:15 PM
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Default Problems and Solutions

Actual conversation overheard from pilot to crew chief
P "I tried it in auto and it worked fine"
CC "Yeah
P "I tried it in manual and no problem there either"
CC "OK"
P "But when I put it in official mode, everything went blank"
CC (after climbing up to the cockpit while laughing as quietly as possible and looking at the switch) "I'll make a note of that sir. Auto and Man work fine, but nothing worked in OFF mode!"
TRUE STORY!
Old 03-28-2003 | 12:43 AM
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When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered
that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the
problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 Billion to develop a pen that
writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any surface
including glass and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to 300C.
The Russians used a pencil.
Old 03-28-2003 | 03:03 AM
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Default Problems and Solutions

yep, the $.05 pencil works
Old 03-28-2003 | 02:18 PM
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HA HA, keep em coming
Old 03-28-2003 | 04:51 PM
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P: Noise coming from #1 Engine compartment. Sounds like little man banging on engine compartment door with hammer.

S: Opened #1 Engine Compartment Door. Little Man fell out. Removed Hammer. Replaced Little Man. Closed Engine Compartment Door.
Old 03-28-2003 | 04:59 PM
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Keep them coming!
I like this thread
Old 03-28-2003 | 06:52 PM
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Airspeed, altitude or brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight.

Gene
Old 03-31-2003 | 08:02 PM
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P: Engine won't start
S: Fuel Added
Old 04-01-2003 | 04:43 PM
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You know that your landing gear is up when it takes full
power to taxi back to the pits.

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