Aircraft Torture Devices!!

[epic!]

the metal stall indicator on the left wing on cherokee's. slit my back open on that sucker trying to put chokes under the tires. (goes for the fuel drainers under the wings as well)

 

[flatspin7]

On the 737 the latch on the fire extinguisher in the cockpit gets in the way. I just got done with recurrent training using Alteons 737NG sim in SEA and that thing has a Hud while our airplanes do not, every capt I saw getting into or out of that seat clocked their head on it.

There also seems to be a mystery bolt in the 737-300/500 that has a nack for shreading a roller bag

 

[Flysher]

The Baron entry step and wingwalk surface. In ideal conditions these are perfect to get in and out of the plane, but add just a little bit of icy precipitation or deice fluid and you now have a thrill-ride worthy of Six Flags.

That step on the Chieftain for getting up on the wing to get to the crew door. Ever notice how the flap doesn't have wingwalk on it, and you're not supposed to step on the flap at all? Also notice how you CAN'T SEE that dang step when you're standing on the wing? It's a long way down from that wing if you miss, believe me I know.

Caravans have this lovely little handle that Cessna and the FAA are requiring to be installed. It's right above the frame of the cockpit doors on the inside, and is for the purpose of holding on to while you lean out and tactile check the wing for ice or frost. A little bit of glycol or snow on your hand, and that handle will be awful slippery. Not to mention that it's at the perfect height for a 6 foot plus pilot to whack his skull on it.

Been there!! Not to mention the 30 year old grip tape on the barons/ho's that gives you a false sense of security from falling.

 

[JediNein]

The Cirrus have an "Oh ********************z" handle that is a fine leather, perfect for removing the headset so the sunvisor blades have an easier time scalping you.

Pipers have their two bolt seat backs, with one bolt usually broken. They give your back an instant 'adjustment' usually on landing, when the second one snaps and your seat is no longer in the upright position.

 

[USMCmech]

Again from a mechanic's view point,

Fuel tank entry holes. I had to X-ray in a 747 center tank 18 months ago One shot for every two wing atach bolts, I think there were about 200 per side. After crawling in and out of that hole for a week, I was a walking bruise.

 

[moonlight]

A couple off the top of my head...no pun intended:

1. The baggage door on a C650. Feel like losing some flesh on your fingers? Open the aft baggage door with your fingers on top of the door. There is JUST enough clearance between the lower cowling of the engine and the door for your fingers to almost clear...

2. The speedbrakes on a T-33 will easily remove the limb of anyone unlucky enough to be near them while they are retracting (like a crew chief).