Quantas Problem Solving
 

Quantas Problem Solving

After every flight, Qantas' pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, & then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by Qantas' pilots & the solutions recorded by maintenance engineers. By the way, Qantas 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 mechanics.)

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 backorder.

P: Autopilot in altitudehold mode produces a 200 feet per minute 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 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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I doubt these were ever really logged - the regulatory bodies frown on this kind of thing.
These same grips and responses have been circulating for YEARS!.

Still - good for a laugh.:D

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oldy[8D]

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The old ones stand the test of time.

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My first to see this. Hilarious. Sounds like the difference between health care workers (service) on the floor and facilities Management (support) when describing physical facilities problems. Ha.

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This same list of squawks has been attributed to the Air Force, and Navy...now Quantas.

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Yep, old one, but with a new way to spell Qantas:eek:

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First saw this when I was in the USAF in the 1960s.

Bogus...but funny.

Also, in the many times I have seen this reincarnated, there is usually something new added.

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Sorry about the misspelling, mate.
I had forgotton that the name "Qantas" is an acronym for "Queensland and Northern Territory Air Services".

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But not on a Qantas jet.

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Heh.. I was wondering why Qantas would have Targeting Radar?

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IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) is a military acronym. Qantas pilots would not use that designation for a transponder issue.

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Yeah, I am sure it's against the anti competion laws to shoot down other airlines:D

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Not in Australia.

Shoot away!

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if it doesn't have a Roo on the tail... blaze away, it the competion!!!:D