RAF Squawks

[zad]

saw this thought it was funny

Squawks are problems noted on paper by RAF pilots and left for maintenance crews who fill in the replies.

Here are some examples: (P) = Problem (S) = Solution


• (P) Left inside tyre almost needs replacement
• (S) Almost replaced left inside tyre

• (P) Test flight okay except Autoland very rough
• (S) Autoland not fitted on this aircraft

• (P) No 2 Propeller seeping hydraulic fluid
• (S) No 2 Propeller seepage normal. Nos 1, 3 and 4 lack normal seepage
•
• (P) Something loose in cockpit
• (S) Something tightened in cockpit
•
• (P) Evidence of hydraulic fluid leak on main right landing gear
• (S) Removed evidence of hydraulic fluid leak on main right landing gear
•
• (P) DME Volume unbelievably loud
• (S) DME Volume set to more believable level
•
• (P) Dead insects on wind-shield
• (S) Live insects on order

• (P) Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
• (S) Unable to reproduce problem on ground

• (P) IFF inoperative
• (S) IFF always inoperative when set to OFF mode

• (P) Friction lock causes throttle levers to stick
• (S) That is what they are supposed to do

• (P) No 3 engine missing
• (S) No 3 engine found after brief search of right wing

• (P) Aircraft handles funny
• (S) Aircraft told to be serious

• (P) Target radar hums
• (S) Target radar reprogrammed with the right words

 

[snp-g]

last 2, very good.

 

[unnamed1975]

very good :Clap: