Narrative:

Contacted maintenance via ACARS while en route about a potential discrepancy with the integrated instrument system (isi). Arrived and mechanics were already waiting at the gate. Logged a discrepancy regarding a defect in the isi display upon arrival prior to the next flight. We had arrived xa:58; 18 minutes early. We were scheduled to depart at xc:20; and didn't depart until xe:01. The first officer completed his post flight inspection; having donned his vest and using his high powered personal flash light.during this 3+ hour turn I had gone in and out of the terminal via the aircraft stairs several times to keep the gate agent advised; purchase coffee; and use indoor facilities. When I would return I did look at the nose of the aircraft and noted no discrepancies. Maintenance appeared to struggle with the removal and replacement of the isi; adding additional minutes to the maintenance task. Four mechanics were on site. Mechanics signed off the airplane; without saying a word to me sitting in row 2; and left the aircraft. Once they left I went to look at the logbook; saw the sign off; and the flight attendant told the gate agent we were ready to board. During my acceptance check I found several circuit breakers still out. I called maintenance control; and advised them of the issue. Once two mechanics came back to the airplane to verify the airplane was ready to go; correcting issues; we pushed back.upon arrival in our next destination the first officer (first officer); during his post flight inspection; discovered white far tape about 4'x2' completely covering the S3 static port with hand written in black marker 'remove B4 flight.' I contacted maintenance control; logged the discrepancy; and went to the overnight hotel with my crew. As far as flight crew corrective action; in my experience I've always had a pre-flight inspection completed when maintenance on the landing gear; wings; flaps; or verifying the aft equipment bay door was indeed closed. It did not occur to me to preflight the aircraft again after maintenance was complete during this evening as I did not know static ports would be covered like this. In the last year; despite it being recent memory; I've had more tools; parts; circuit breakers left out; doors and panels left open by maintenance than I have since I started here. The first officer and I thoroughly debriefed on this event; and learned.

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Title: A CRJ-200 Captain reported of an Integrated Instrument System (ISI) defect in the Maintenance Log. Maintenance replaced the ISI and the crew departed to their final destination of the day where during post flight; the First Officer found tape covering the S3 Static Port.

Narrative: Contacted maintenance via ACARS while en route about a potential discrepancy with the Integrated Instrument System (ISI). Arrived and mechanics were already waiting at the gate. Logged a discrepancy regarding a defect in the ISI display upon arrival prior to the next flight. We had arrived XA:58; 18 minutes early. We were scheduled to depart at XC:20; and didn't depart until XE:01. The First Officer completed his post flight inspection; having donned his vest and using his high powered personal flash light.During this 3+ hour turn I had gone in and out of the terminal via the aircraft stairs several times to keep the gate agent advised; purchase coffee; and use indoor facilities. When I would return I did look at the nose of the aircraft and noted no discrepancies. Maintenance appeared to struggle with the removal and replacement of the ISI; adding additional minutes to the maintenance task. Four mechanics were on site. Mechanics signed off the airplane; without saying a word to me sitting in row 2; and left the aircraft. Once they left I went to look at the logbook; saw the sign off; and the flight attendant told the gate agent we were ready to board. During my acceptance check I found several circuit breakers still out. I called maintenance control; and advised them of the issue. Once two mechanics came back to the airplane to verify the airplane was ready to go; correcting issues; we pushed back.Upon arrival in our next destination the First Officer (FO); during his post flight inspection; discovered white FAR tape about 4'x2' completely covering the S3 static port with hand written in black marker 'Remove B4 Flight.' I contacted maintenance control; logged the discrepancy; and went to the overnight hotel with my crew. As far as flight crew corrective action; in my experience I've always had a pre-flight inspection completed when maintenance on the landing gear; wings; flaps; or verifying the aft equipment bay door was indeed closed. It did not occur to me to preflight the aircraft again after maintenance was complete during this evening as I did not know static ports would be covered like this. In the last year; despite it being recent memory; I've had more tools; parts; circuit breakers left out; doors and panels left open by maintenance than I have since I started here. The First Officer and I thoroughly debriefed on this event; and learned.

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