I have worked in the industry as a LAME for about 30 years...
I am surprised, staggered indeed that pilots don't seem to be aware of the most dangerous period in the life of a piston engine.
A show of hands perhaps;
a). At TBO
b). Within the first 50 hours TSO
I know it is hijacking the thread somewhat but possibly a good time to give the subject some airing.
I always thought it was relevant, and important.