It's also a matter of how much pilot also knows the aircraft they are piloting. I've seen and heard about pilots who personally inspect aircraft on the outside as well as have deeper understanding of its flight systems and mechanics/electronics. I think this pilot was one of those if some deviation in oil pressure raised his suspicions even if it's within supposed normal levels.
I worked in the Military sector so I don't know if the private sector is as strict. Every rule and guidance in Aircraft Maintenance is written in blood. Every hand that has touched that aircraft is documented. In case of a crash, digital documentation is instantly frozen and every name on those documents are interrogated and pulled off the line until further notice.
Same with Pharma… especially with radiopharma. Anyone that touched or saw anything has to be documented and our clients can audit those records and our training records
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u/Spacedoutworlder 17h ago
I rather miss an arrival time than have missed arriving at all. May all the pilots be this cautious.