Originally Posted by
Sunamer
who else would have the intimate knowledge of the systems tho? If the aircraft crashes and it is proven it was manufacturer's fault, who pays in court? The manufacturer. So, it is an incentive for them to try to be as thorough as possible, while still pushing the envelop to stay competitive.
On the other hand the people in the govt does not care if the govt gets sued for incorrectly done certification, because the govt uses YOUR money to pay for any lawsuit and any compensatory damages will come from the taxes.
The purpose of regulations is to make sure the product (food, drugs, airplanes, etc) is safe for public. It is never about the profit / loss of a manufacturer. If you think the payout from a liability is an incentive for a manufacturer to adhere to regulations, then what will a manufacturer do, if the accountant calculates the cost of regulatory compliance (in dollars terms, because that's all you are considering) is higher than the payout?