I am one of those who didn't know...and I am a CAMO!!!
Often over the last XXXX years, I have made comments to my Regional Office about the lack of dessemination of information to industry, especially for those of us in the edge of nowhere. I am on the FAA and EASA mailing list for AD's, and the CAA mailing list for everything and I filter it out myself, attempting to ensure I am up to date with changes. In this way, I can attempt to ensure my staff, customers and friends are kept fully informed as soon as something of note comes along. Great plan, you may think.
However, It always seems that I find out things from various forums, phone calls from friends, and other second-hand methods.
Today is no exception.
E-mail sent to my CAA Surveyor asking for conformation.
camlobe