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Old 6th Apr 2009, 01:29
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PlankBlender
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Margin for 50 hourly/oil & filter change

Quick question for the LAME's and insurance experts out there:

I have just over eight hours left until the MR for my Archer stipulates an oil/filter change, and I'm planning a trip that could get me very close or if I need to divert majorly, maybe over that figure.

My MR says 'Oil cx + filter insp IAW Lyc SB 480E' at '7339 (or F/SW 1889) or each 4 mths'.

How much leeway do I have insurance-wise and re. upsetting CASA with this, i.e. can I go over a couple of hours F/SW and if I have an engine failure and subsequent damage will the insurance company turn around and refuse to cover it (and CASA may fine me), or is it generally accepted that you can't hit the 50 hours spot on and can do it when it suits, assuming of course you don't stretch it too unreasonably (like 5-10 hours over)?

Same with the four month time limit, is it going to be a problem if I fly a couple of times after the four month period before I get the oil change done, or could that get me in trouble?

Cheers!