Military Intelligence

Actual Air Force Maintenance Complaints


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 auto land very rough."


Solution: "Auto land not installed on this aircraft."


Problem #1: "#2 Propeller seeping prop fluid."


Solution #1: "#2 Propeller seepage normal."


Problem #2: "#1, #3, and #4 propellers lack normal seepage."


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."