We, as pilots and engineers are bound by rules and regulations. We are expected by the authorities to operate and maintain by the books period.
If your POH says you can operate LOP then fill your boots.
If your maintenance manual says do this, then that's what you are expected to do.
If you operate outside, or maintain outside those parameters then you do so at your own peril.
If you end up in court or worse for whatever reason, they will ask," did you do it by the book". They don't care about good intentions or data.
None of us want to be playing Mummy's and Daddy's with Bubba, I'm sure most would agree.
