Yes. That is why that lady who was top dog of the FAA resigned a few years back when she called it as it is which is not politically correct. It seems calling to task some short comings is a no no to people who are connected.BoeingBoy said:Of course, we all know that anything the FAA oversees has to be top-notch. (Wink, wink, nod, nod)
Jim
Good example is the TSO and PMA authorizations some facilities are lucky have. They are a license to steal and very hard to get unless you are connected.
That is why stolen parts are a big black market cash cow.
Don't think for a minute that third party vendors who don't have the FAA hounding them daily, like the carriers do, don't get tempted by this black market where cheap parts are available. It happens.