为什么这里的he had 不需要主谓倒置语序?请老师们指点一下.谢谢!

The inspector asked at what time he had arrived at the station.

at what time用以引导宾语从句,等于when引导的宾语从句,即:

The inspector asked whenhe had arrived at the station.

又如:

Please tell me at what time he can come. = Please tell me when he can come.