Originally Posted by
stevef
There may be technical reasons that I'm unaware of but, as a licenced aircraft engineer, I find it hard to understand why servicing instructions (or common sense) would stipulate pinching a shackle connection. It defies normal engineering practices. On publicised evidence it seems to me also that Martin Baker has been penalised for a servicing error that they're not responsible for.
I'm open to rebuke.
As another LAE I totally agree with you. And that’s where the military fall down hands over feet, as a licensed engineer your word is more or less final, you cannot and should not be coerced into signing for or carrying out anything you deem dangerous or unsafe and you would consult with the manufacturer and follow their recommendations as you would carry the can.