Kirstey I should think some of us would recall
this famous case. Whilst I completely appreciate that every story has two sides, it's very unlikely that the FAA would have reacted as the CAA reportedly did here.
In particular FAA rules are designed to prevent maintenance organisations holding owner's property hostage and also help expedite the provision of ferry permits.
I believe that the CAA deserve much of the press that they get and it is good that they are making some effort to listen to GA as in the recent and excellent conference. One way they can improve matters is by noting how the FAA, with it's apparently superior GA safety record, balances the reward/punishment ratio.