Certainly not the first time.
This certainly wouldn't be the first time an AME or LAME has been pressured to look past a defect or suffered negative or disciplinary consequences for snagging one.
Equally, it is rumoured that engineers with a record of performing questionable maintenance certifications have gone on to receive promotion.
In my experience, CASA doesn't seem to get too involved in these matters.
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