I don't see any extra cost in my future maintenance bill as a result of EASA.
I said the same about JAR-FCL and am happy to say I was correct. IN fact JAR-FCL has worked out better than I even expected.
I cant say I know much about the up coming EASA Maintenance changes, but I take issue with your statement that the JAR system doesnt cost more than the old CAA one.
Old CAA PPL issued once when you pass skills test, valid for life.
JAR PPL needs to be "renewed" every five years at a cost of £70 a shot.
That is an additional cost in anyones book....all be it minor in the grand scheme of flying costs.
Back to the issue at hand, if the new system requires additional paperwork for regulation, it is an unfortunate fact of business life that an increase in regulatory paperwork usually entails an increase in cost, which is passed on to the customer...
Regards, SD..