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I don't have a great argument with you, other than saying the advent of the two man cockpit was due to integration/automation of systems and the 'Nil' write up unfortunately is quite often due to schedule pressures. As for Boeing they are going to say that the aircraft require minimal maintenance whatever the reality is. It is the ICAO SARPS which determine the operational maintenance requirements, not the manufacturers. But you are right. It will take a BIG burning hole in the ground to change things here. The operators simply shop around the CASA district offices until they get the approval they want, and then CASA seems unwilling to revoke it and counsel the AWI who issues an incorrect approval - usually through lack of training.