Robin
I think part of the debate was that by moving to N reg it would obviate the need to comply some of what might seem to be nonsensical maintenance requirements. What was being pointed out was that N reg maintenance can be just as onerous.
Even under the old CAA M3 rules there were 100s of UK derived ADs which should have complied with - a lot of these disappeared when the move to EASA was implemented. I believe that SIDs (Supplemental Inspection Document) were being ignored by UK maintenance organisations. With regard to woobly props, under the old UK rules there was a Notice 75 every 3 years regardless of hours.
My advice would be to seek out a good maintenance organisation with Part G + I who should be able to help through what might seem a new and tortuous procedure.
HETLFT and flack jacket on!