[quote=Grunf;2803255]Well, on my side of the OEM bunch you can grant some extensions but rarely...
I've seen it less then 5 times in the last 10 years...
...and no biggies...
I worked in an OEM's Product Support for over 20 years and we could not override the MEL. What we could do is provide the operator with a "No Technical Objection" letter and the operator could approch their regulatory agency. Same holds true AD's the OEM can not over ride the regulatory agency.