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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."

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