Sorry LB I was taking your statement about a placard being labeled UNSERVICABLE at face value as you being a lawyer and everything, you would be speaking in precise terms. We even have a big placard that states that the tech log is not in the flight deck. Have a guess how often that procedure is not followed. The pressure to operate when all the paperwork and and equipment is not up to scratch is ever present and the young bloke in his first twin job is less willing to resist it than the crusty old captain. Trust me the pressure to operate when the paperwork is not up to scratch is still present even at the jet end of the spectrum. Its just that age and wisdom give you the willingness to stand your ground and tell the appropriate people to fix it or we don't go anywhere. If you have never operated in GA as a young pilot flying twins knowing that the next step is a regional or mainline position then anything you say, can and will be used as dunny paper.