MAFs

[phrogdriver]

This is a classic. Maintenance Action Form gripes and actions.


>(P stands for the problem the pilots entered in the log. S stands for the
> > corrective action taken by the mechanics.)
> >
> > 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: 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. (note: pilot meant the engine was not
> > running smoothly.)
> > 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: Radar hums.
> > S: Reprogrammed radar with words.
> >
> > P: Mouse in cockpit.
> > S: Cat installed



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[O-man]

I love these ones. they were on here like a year ago too, but it was like the Pilot talking to the ground crew- it rocked.

 

[Valion310]

LOL ... sometimes we wondered where out pilots learned to write up MAFS ... On comedy central or something.

 

[Kraftwerk]

This is an actual one from VT-4:

"Aircraft fell in hole - broken."

That's all she wrote.
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