Re-engineering or artistic licence?. .. .I think the question that is emerging here is does the LAE have the right to exceed the quality requirements if he feel the situation demands as such.. .. .The Captain can refuse to take an aeroplane into the sky - why not the engineer.. .. .The aircraft manufacturer/designers/Tech service Engineers are not always right. You've only got to look at the amount of AD's,SB's,SL's, manual ammendments ( need I go on )to see this !. .. .I think I agree with Reboot on this issue - If I'm not happy with something, it does'nt matter how many bit of paper my manager puts in front of me - It dont go.. .. .You only get one chance in this industry.. . . . <small>[ 24 March 2002, 10:08: Message edited by: Golden Rivet ]</small>