Quantas pilots and mechanics - what can we learn for Adarvo?
Quantas pilots and mechanics - what can we learn for Adarvo? After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe
sheet, which conveys to the mechanics any problems
encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need
repair or correction. The mechanics read and correct each
problem, and then respond in writing on the lower half of the
form what remedial action was taken. The pilot reviews the
gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said
that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor. Here
are some actual logged maintenance problems as submitted by
Qantas pilots and the responses recorded by maintenance
engineers. By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that
has never had an accident.
PROBLEM: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
RESPONSE: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
PROBLEM: Test flight OK, except "auto-land" very rough.
RESPONSE: "Auto-land" not installed on this aircraft.
PROBLEM: Something loose in cockpit.
RESPONSE: Something tightened in cockpit.
PROBLEM: Dead bugs on windshield.
RESPONSE: Live bugs on back-order.
PROBLEM: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet
per minute descent.
RESPONSE: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
PROBLEM: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
RESPONSE: Evidence removed.
PROBLEM: DME volume unbelievably loud.
RESPONSE: DME volume set to more believable level.
PROBLEM: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
RESPONSE: That's what they're there for.
PROBLEM: IFF inoperative.
RESPONSE: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
PROBLEM: Suspected crack in windshield.
RESPONSE: Suspect you're right.
PROBLEM: Number 3 engine missing.
RESPONSE: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
PROBLEM: Aircraft handles funny.
RESPONSE: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be
serious.
PROBLEM: Target radar hums.
RESPONSE: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
PROBLEM: Mouse in cockpit.
RESPONSE::Cat installed.
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