01/03/2001 08:17:11 AM
I couldn't resist forwarding this along to our Europa team. Apologies if
you've seen it before.
>"Squawks" are problem listings that pilots generally leave for
>maintenance crews to fix before the next flight. Here are some
>squawks submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from
>the maintenance crews.
>
>(P)=PROBLEM (S)=SOLUTION
>
>(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 #4 propellers
>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
>(IFF-Identification Friend or Foe)
>
>(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, "fly right" and be
>serious
>
>(P) Target Radar hums
>(S) Reprogrammed Target Radar with the lyrics
>
Regards,
Garry Stout
N4220S
(813) 878-3929
FAX (813) 878-5651, Internet ID Garrys@att.com
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