If this is normal maintenance that god knows what state they have to be in for an unusual repair
TD: for
unusual repairs (and this would be when the aircraft is in a
state beyond
local normal maintenance capability and the aircraft is
unsafe to fly to an MOB)the aircraft would be grounded on the spot and the repair/depth maintenance personnel would go to the aircraft and fix it in theatre. As we recognise that as a member of Joe public and do not understand what is acceptable/normal/standard procedures within the RAF, we have tried to explain the technical side to help answer your questions(when we can).
Two of us answered your comments about XV231, you have now added XV250 and talk of
and its normal to take up the cabin floors area?
, (the answer to which is yes, it is normal to lift flooring if what you want to check/fix what is under that flooring).