digidocs
Well Known Member
Hey VAF,
I'm trying to decide between an overhauled RSA5 system and an AFP FM-150 system on an IO-540. I'm not considering the purge valve version of the AFP system---don't want another cockpit control. Fundamentally I like what AFP stands for, but I'm having trouble justifying the extra $1K and am slightly worried that FM-150 parts may be a harder to find than RSA5 parts in the future.
RSA5 pros
-$1K cheaper (not insignificant for me)
-wide parts and service availability
-seems to work well
-AFP sells and supports them
RSA5 cons
-parts are more expensive (how often will I buy parts?)
FM-150 pros
-Don at Airflow is an active member on the forum
-parts are less expensive
FM-150 cons
-relatively undifferentiated from RSA5?
-more expensive
-will I be able to buy parts for it in 10 years?
David
I'm trying to decide between an overhauled RSA5 system and an AFP FM-150 system on an IO-540. I'm not considering the purge valve version of the AFP system---don't want another cockpit control. Fundamentally I like what AFP stands for, but I'm having trouble justifying the extra $1K and am slightly worried that FM-150 parts may be a harder to find than RSA5 parts in the future.
RSA5 pros
-$1K cheaper (not insignificant for me)
-wide parts and service availability
-seems to work well
-AFP sells and supports them
RSA5 cons
-parts are more expensive (how often will I buy parts?)
FM-150 pros
-Don at Airflow is an active member on the forum
-parts are less expensive
FM-150 cons
-relatively undifferentiated from RSA5?
-more expensive
-will I be able to buy parts for it in 10 years?
David