I have to agree somewhat with Static. Of course you are entitled to have some "personal SOP's". It's exactly the way S&L describes it: well within company SOP's. But, there are a lot of people making things more difficult for themselves then necessary.
Studying the maintance manual is, to my opinion, a step to far. You don't want to be overloaded with information, knowledge and procedures in some situations. I've always been told Keep It Simple and Stupid ( or someting similar
).
We are drifting away from tye topic I guess..........
Happy 2002