Here's a list of "squawks" that USAF pilots use to ID problems, and the responses from the maintenance crews. (P = problem, S = solution): P= Left inside tire almost needs replacement P= Test flight OK, except autoland very rough P= 42 propeller seeping prop fluid P- Evidence of leak on right main landing gear P= DME volume unbelievably high P= Dead bugs on wind screen P= Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent P= IFF inoperative P= Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick P= Number three engine missing P= Aircraft handles funny P= Target radar hums Found on Consimworld Back to Strategist Number 343 Table of Contents Back to Strategist List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 2001 by SGS This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com |