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Subject: Fwd: QANTAS Repairs
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> PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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>Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and
>problems, known as "squawks," submitted by QANTAS pilots
>and the solution 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 the engineers.
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> > 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: No. 2 propeller seeping prop fluid.
>> > S: No. 2 propeller seepage normal. Nos. 1, 3 and 4
>propellers 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: IFF inoperative.
>> > S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> > 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: Target radar hums.
>> > S: Reprogrammed target radar with words.
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> > P: Mouse in cockpit.
>> > S: Cat installed.
>> >>>>>>>>>>
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