I used to do it all the time. Not any more. If I do it now I WILL get my authorisation revoked.
your quality system then will be by far the superior of all in the globe.
another quick question, will you defer a scratched cabin trim panel?
It sounds all deferred items in your system beared MEL references/dispensations, if that is the case, the world should learn from such.
You do it by the book or not at all
I never do thing not by the book. It is only when I know whatz in the book (how the system works), then exercising professional judgement (for deferal) if deem appropriate .