Why would I KNOW (or care to know) anything about airplane safety? I'm a retired mathematician who likes to dive. Who gives a fig about dismantling the system? Solution is easy. If it bothers you that much, buy regulators from manufacturers who provide spare parts. Companies like Hog and Deep 6 are already doing this with excellent products and service too. If enough people use their buying power to sway the manufacturers, that's great. This kind of monopolistic behavior seldom wins out in the long term.I thought you knew how GA industry was almost killed in the USA by litigation and introduction of GARA?
Yes, it is different now, but model was established long ago and now it will take considerable effort to dismantle.