AND, wasn't there supposed to be a COST JUSTIFICATION for making such changes within the EU before any rule making could take place? I know originally they (the commission) argued that because some countries had already started the process ie JAA that the need had been already established. It sickens me that as an aircraft owner I have no say in how my aircraft should be kept airworthy and yet I'm ultimately responsible for it. Do they (the CAA) believe by increasing the costs (30% year on year) to maintenance organisations and hence to their customers this promotes better airworthiness. Grrrrrr again!