Broadening the point somewhat, it would be interesting to know:
1) Is the CAA required to review the effects of their implementation of Part M or do they have a get-out clause that says they are only doing EASA's bidding, so it isn't necessary?
2) How many engineers have actually ceased trading as a result of Part M
3) How many owners have walked away from ownership thanks to the increasing cost and effects of Part M (combined with the recession).
Even the major airlines are going through massive reductions in activity and are laying off staff. It is little wonder that we (as owners), paying through the nose out of taxed income, are apoplectic with rage.
This half-*rs*d policy gives us nothing we didn't have before but adds to our financial burdens at exactly the wrong moment.
Certainly, if things go as badly for me as they have for some, my lovely little aircraft will soon either be the victim of a major incident (with me alongside)or she will be gracing the 'For Sale' pages.....
