Logic and commonsense would dictate that greater care and safety rather than less should have been applied because:
1. A noted discrepancy with the skids
2. Performing a nonstandard procedure
3. Presumed lack of experience/training for procedure
4. Loose or removed covers and panels
5. Use of external electrical power
6. Use and connection of balancing equipment
7. Potential for improper, incorrect or faulty maintenance consequences
8. Personal outside the aircraft
9. No communication with personal outside the aircraft