Airplane Repair Logs


Emailed to me by my son.


These are entries from the mechanics' logs of repairs done on airplanes:

Discrepancy:  "Left inside main tire almost needs replacement."
Corrective Action:  "Almost replaced left inside main tire."

Discrepancy:  "Test flight OK, except autoland very rough."
Corrective Action:  "Autoland not installed on this aircraft."

Problem #1:  "#2 Propeller seeping prop fluid."
Solution #1:  "#2 Propeller seepage normal."
Problem #2:  "#1,#3, and #4 propellers lack normal seepage."

Discrepancy:  "The autopilot doesn't."
Signed off:  "IT DOES NOW."

Discrepancy: "Something loose in cockpit."
Corrective Action: "Something tightened in cockpit."

Discrepancy: "Evidence of hydraulic leak on right main landing gear."
Corrective Action: "Evidence removed."

Discrepancy: "Number three engine missing."
Corrective Action: "Engine found on right wing after brief search."

Discrepancy: "DME volume unbelievably loud."
Corrective Action: "Volume set to more believable level."

Discrepancy: Dead bugs on windshield.
Corrective Action: Live bugs on order.

Discrepancy: Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent.
Corrective Action: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

Discrepancy: IFF inoperative.
Corrective Action: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.

Discrepancy: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
Corrective Action: That's what they're there for.


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