"I was told that the a/c involved was a write-off but QF chose to repair it rather than have it on record as a hull loss. That has been proven time and time again to be an OWT (old wives tale).
I gather its not done very often if at all ......"
Airbus recently condemned a nearly new A320 for stressing the pylon after heavy landing - not for the first time by this operator. The airline persuaded a repair scheme because a write-off would have an adverse affect on their insurance premiums.