(I had those rule on a poster some time ago in the rented hanger where I kept my Pitt)
and furthermore......................
You guys who were in the Military are familiar with what is Known as a “Squawk Sheet” for those who aren’t it’s a form to report equipment malfunctions.
These are real reports from a Marine HMM Squadron
(Helicopter, Marine, Medium) (P) Problem (S) Solution
(P) Left Inside Main tire almost needs replacement
(S) Almost replaced left inside main tire
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(P) Test Flight OK Except ASE not holding direction
(S) ASE not installed on this Aircraft
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(P) # 2,4,6&8 cylinders seeping oil
(S) #2,4,6, &8 cylinders seepage normal, #1,3,5,7,&9 cylinders lack normal seepage
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(P) Something Loose in cockpit
(S) Something tightened in cockpit
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(P) Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
(S) Evidence Removed
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(P) DME volume unbelievably loud
(S) DME volume set to more believable level
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(P) Dead bugs on windscreen
(S) Live bugs on order
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(P) Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent
(S) Cannot reproduce on ground
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(P) IFF Inoperative
(S) IFF always inoperative in ‘off’ position
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(P) Friction lock causes throttle to stick
(S) That’s what their there for
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(P) Engine missing.
(S) Engine found on front of aircraft after brief search
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(P) Aircraft handles funny
(S) Aircraft warned to straighten up, “fly right” and be serious.
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(P) DME Hums
(S) DME reprogrammed with the lyrics
Space/Science » in reply to Rules of the air
Well, since you brought it up.
