> There are MA 3s available for almost nothing in the aviation > Eworld. No experimentation required.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I guess "almost nothing" is a relative term. I just spent $380 for an overhaul kit and may need to spend another $100 for a new float. A "rebuilt" unit goes for $600+ and that's if you have a core. $680 to have mine rebuilt if I send it off. I've seen sellers asking from $700 to $850 for "rebuilt" units. The market wants $1000 for a new one and I've not seen any other less expensive options for any of these prices. Still a good option as compared to other untested / less reliable options. Seems like most KR accidents early in the test phase are engine / fuel related and many don't end well for the pilot. If my engine even sounds rough at altitude I nearly suck in my seat cushion. If it ran rough or quit at 100 feet on takeoff I'd probably suck in the entire seat assembly. :-( Larry Flesner
