This is not completely, 100% related to Ercoupes but enough of it is that the list members might get a smile. I needed one today and a colleague at work just happened to send this to me. It worked. I smiled, more than once.
Steve ========== Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews. Problem: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement. Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire. Problem: Test flight OK, except autoland very rough. Solution: Autoland not installed on this aircraft. Problem: The autopilot doesn't. Signed off: IT DOES NOW. Problem: Something loose in cockpit. Solution: Something tightened in cockpit. Problem: Evidence of hydraulic leak on right main landing gear. Solution: Evidence removed. Problem: DME volume unbelievably loud. Solution: Volume set to more believable level. Problem: Dead bugs on windshield. Solution: Live bugs on order. Problem: Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent. Solution: Cannot reproduce problem on ground. Problem: IFF inoperative. Solution: IFF inoperative in OFF mode. Problem: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick. Solution: That's what they're there for. Problem: Number three engine missing. Solution: Engine found on right wing after brief search. ----------------------------------- Steve Greenhow EAA 574502 Austin, Texas USA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realtime.net/~magbo/ (nom de plume "Downwind Jaxon") -----------------------------------
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