Originally Posted by MarqFlyer

No. There are so many safety requirements that the captain needs to comply with that I trust we'll only leave if the problem is truly fixed. Sometimes I get frustrated with the need for the crew to "fill out some paperwork" every time they need to do even the most minor repair -- then it occurs to me that the documentation requirements are there for everybody's safety.

And remember, if the plane goes down, it affects the captain too....