Originally Posted by
Pilot4000
What kind of inspection is needed for an overweight landing? That would probably be quicker than flying around for hours.
It doesn’t matter what it any inspections are required. What matters is that a plane may not be dispatched unless it is going to be below the max landing weight at the point of landing. You cannot simply land above that weight for convenience and write it up upon arrival. Mechanical or medical diversion would be a different story.