The FAA will not rest until they have put all small operators out of business regardless as to how conscientiously those operators try to do their jobs. Anymore the rules have become so stringent that it is nearly impossible to stay 100% in compliance with all the FAA's requirements. They will continue to busy themselves with investigations into technicalities in order to justify their existence. Most of the FAA investigations and actions have done very little to enhance safety. Our local FAA's travel budget is strained so they spend all their time harassing local operators to avoid travel. I recently gave up my IA because I don't need any more exposure to abuse and know others that are considering the same. It's a shame because the situation with today's FAA is discouraging younger folks from getting into the business. If I am ever asked to re-test over something I consider silly I will hand over the rest of my certificates and find something new to do.
The FAA is out of control. - Forums