Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems as submitted by Qantas pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance engineers. (P = The problem logged by the pilot.) (S = The solution and action taken by the engineers.) P: Something loose in cockpit. S: Something tightened in cockpit P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear. S: Evidence removed. P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough. S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft. P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick. S: That's what they're there for. P: Suspected crack in windshield. S: Suspect you're right. P: Number 3 engine missing. S: Engine found on right wing after brief search. P: Aircraft handles funny. S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious. P: Target radar hums. S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics. P: Mouse in cockpit. S: Cat installed. P: IFF inoperative. S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode. P: DME volume unbelievably loud. S: DME volume set to more believable level. P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent. S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground. P: Dead bugs on windshield. S: Live bugs on back-order. P: Left inside main tyre almost needs replacement. S: Almost replaced left inside main tyre. .