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1.3 KiB
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51 lines
1.3 KiB
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"Squawks" are problems listed by pilots for the maintenance crews to fix
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before the next flight.
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Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and
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the replys from the ground crews.
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S = Squawk G = Ground Crew
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S Left inside main tire almost needs replacement
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G Almost replaced left inside main tire
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S Test flight OK, except autoland very rough
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G Autoland not installed on this aircraft.
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S #2 Propeller seeping prop fluid
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G #2 Propeller seepage normal #1, #3, and #4 propellers lack
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normal seepage
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S Something loose in cockpit
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G Something tightened in cockpit
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S Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
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G Evidence removed
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S DME Volume unbelievably loud
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G Volume set to believable level
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S Dead bugs on windshield
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G Live bugs on order
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S Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent
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G Cannot reproduce problem on ground
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S IFF inoperative
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G IFF always inoperative in OFF mode
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S Frictions locks cause throttle levers to stick
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G That's what they're there for
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S Number three engine missing
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G Engine round on right wing after brief search
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S Aircraft handles funny
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G Aircraft warned to straighten up, "fly right" and be serious
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S Target Radar hums
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G Reprogrammed Target Radar with the words
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