Fix-It Funnies

USAF Humor



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
S= Almost replaced left inside tire

P= Test flight OK, except autoland very rough
S= Autoland not installed on this aircraft

P= 42 propeller seeping prop fluid
S= #2 propeller seepage normal - #1,#3, and #4 propellers lack normal seepage P= Something, loose in the cockpit S= Something tightened in the cockpit

P- Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
S= Evidence removed

P= DME volume unbelievably high
S= Volume set to more believable level

P= Dead bugs on wind screen
S= Live bugs on order

P= Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent
S= Cannot reproduce problem on ground

P= IFF inoperative
S= IFF always inoperative in OFF mode

P= Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick
S= That's what they're there for

P= Number three engine missing
S= Engine found on right win- after brief search

P= Aircraft handles funny
S= Aircraft warned to straighten up. "fly right" and be serious

P= Target radar hums
S= Target radar reprogrammed with lyrics

Found on Consimworld


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