Originally Posted by
TylerMonkey
So the forward suspension bar pin is a larger diameter. If a smaller pin from a rear strut is inserted no one notices this quickly and possibly nappy pins it in place. That to me puts some major blame on engineering design for not making the smaller pin a longer length or different head shape or at least some obvious difference so the poor AME doesn't grab it by mistake. What a perfect fit for Murphy's law.
One should figure it out once there is a bigger pin left over which doesn´t fit anywhere... Also every experienced mechanic will clearly notice if the fit is too loose. But according to Helicopterfixerman this did happen before so never say never.