Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews. "Squawks" are problem listings that pilots generally leave for 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 #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: | Number three engine missing. |
| Solution: | Engine found on right wing after brief search. |
| 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. |
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