It affects them if the manufacturer is successful in getting the FAA to
implement ADs that effectively ground them. And there's a pretty
good pattern of that starting. I'm beginning to think that
homebuilts are looking better and better.

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message The only thing that
changes after 25 years is the ability to sue the
manufactor. It doesn't effect the
operation/flying/inspecting/maintenance of the aircraft in anyway.

-Robert