Modelling engine wear and WEP limitations

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It does not state: "and have the aircraft inspected."

YES it does Seadog. It is the two different sets of instructions.

First the pilot logs the event of using Emergency Power. THEN the mechanic must inspect the motor and return it service.



The pilot MUST report the use and engine MUST be inspected. It is cut and dry.



What do think the mechanics are going to do when the pilot reports using +12lbs Emergency rating??

"Top, Top, Cheerio Ol'Boy....Off you go and fight the dirty Hun in that plane whose engine might fail while we disobey our orders??"

Of course not, they will comply with their orders and Technical Bulletins to inspect the engine which is the second part. The plane will be placed out of service pending their inspection as it's reliability is now suspect.

I would think the inspection at minimum would consist of the 100 hour inspection procedures. Change the oil, oil analysis, filter changes, compression check, and over all inspection for cracks/leaks/function would be in order to ensure engine health.

That is about 3 hours worth of work on a Merlin engine. If they check crank bearing tolerances then you can add about an hour to it. If they find something then of course, it will get fixed or replaced.

Once that is done, the mechanic would enter into the logbook the work performed and return the aircraft to service. A few hours in the shop is certainly worth the pilots peace of mind.

Your claim of it being able to run continuously on +12lbs is plain ridiculous.

Show us an order where an inspection is mandatory and not discretionary.

Read the documents you posted....

"All Occasions" and "must be reported" is not discretionary. It is mandatory.