B Sousa: I didn't ask you to name names and its clear that even if you did inadvertantly drop hints that were too specific our dear modbod would be out with the blue pencil to avoid rammifications.
Other people however in the meantime have managed to articulate scenarios that at least give us some common reference point.
All I wanted was some clue why you think that if an FAA inspector:
".. went out and did thorough inspections, he would stand out like a Diamond in a Goats Ass and would probably lose his job for upsetting the Apple Cart."
Finally we have one reason, you (and I summarise): believe the FAA are ineffective because they don't support whistleblowers.
Attempting to move forward then: Would it be better to have an independent agency to investigate suspected wrongdoing within aviation companies? After all accidents are investigated seperately.
Also: Are we all too worried about being seen as troublemakers if we actually report such major problems?
Heres another thought, in the UK would anyone make a confidential report to CHIRP if they got no satisfaction from the CAA? At least only the two or three people in CHIRP will know who you are and the authorities can't hide from the report.