Here are some (reputedly) actual "Red Card' items (maintenance complaints) submitted by US Air Force pilots and the signoffs from the maintenance crews. Problem: 'Evidence of hydraulic leak on right main landing gear.' Solution: 'Evidence removed.' Problem: 'Left inside main tyre almost needs replacement.' Solution: 'Almost replaced left inside main tyre.' Problem: 'Test flight OK, except Autoland very rough.' Solution: 'Autoland not installed on this aircraft.' Problem: 'Something loose in cockpit.' Solution: 'Tightened something in cockpit.' Problem: 'IFF inoperative in "Official" mode.' Solution: 'IFF is supposed to be inoperative in OFF mode.' Problem: 'Autopilot in altitude hold mode produces a 200 fpm descent.' Solution: 'Cannot reproduce problem on ground.' Problem: 'Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.' Solution: 'That's what they're there for!' Problem: 'The autopilot doesn't.' Signed off: 'IT DOES NOW.' Problem: 'DME volume unbelievably loud.' Solution: 'Volume reset to more believable level.' Problem: 'Number three engine missing.' Solution: 'Engine found on right wing after a brief search.' Problem: 'Dead bugs on windshield.' Solution: 'Live bugs on order.'
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