G'Day Sprite,
As far as Serviceability-
threat of punishment from beancounters
, 'Should' mean absolutely nothing and never happen, at all- ever, for time eternity, ask the Regulator.....
They don't get a vote.......... Ever, Not Once, Never Have- tis the LAW- it's a hindsight profession and Never Has/or Ever Will create Revenue or Go Forward, or Make An Aeronautical Judgement (because, they are NOT QUALIFIED.....), and how the balance has 'Apparently' shifted, should it be the case.
And be it the case- ..... it is Sad in a Country that by it's nature once relied on Aviation Innovation to conquer the tyranny of distance in a Social Justice sense, to be here now..............
All involved/& Fed Sec, an interesting situation (as reported), best wishes to all for a just & expeditious outcome.
Rgds all
S28- BE
We have lost this nation as to Aviation in general & the Spirit of Australia- haven't we.............. ?????