Every now and then things need to come in batches!
We’ve published a number of RV-12/12iS service/documentation updates to the Van's web site. They include some revised plans pages, two new service letters, one new service bulletin, one revised service bulletin, and a number of other key document revisions:
For the RV-12 with 912ULS engines, please refer to new Service Bulletin SB-00026 and related documentation updates (below) regarding retaining plates for carburetor springs on 912ULS engines. The SB requires inspection and installation of a new part at or before the next condition inspection, to prevent potential unacceptable spring wear on the carb throttle shaft. The RV-12 Maintenance Manual is the latest update, and as such applicable to all owners/operators of the original RV-12, of course.
We have also published a service letter allowing the installation of finger-grip knobs RV-12 vent assembly, which can make it easier to open and close the air vents. Note that these have been available in new RV-12 kits for several months, and this document allows existing SLSA airplane owners/operators to install them and remain compliant.
We published updated RV-12iS documents and assembly instructions related to the use of the updated GTN 650xi IFR NAV/COM radio (often called the IFR Avionics package) and other related components. Note that these most recent FTS/PAP/MM/POH documents are, of course, applicable to all customers operating an RV-12iS.
Service Letter SL-00024 was published along with related updates to RV-12/12iS Maintenance Manual and other connected plans pages/documents, specifying the need and requirement to perform a dynamic balance of the ground-adjustable pitch propeller at the next condition inspection or sooner, and any time the prop pitch is changed.
Updates have been made to the RV-12/12iS Plans Sections to ensure excess thread-locking fluid is not used when addressing trim servo issues/maintenance
Plans pages changes have been published for the RV-12iS related to our change from Garmin's GMC 307 to the GMC 507 Autopilot Control Module (new part and design). Related wire harness drawing updates were also recently published on our Suport Downloads page.
We’ve published a number of RV-12/12iS service/documentation updates to the Van's web site. They include some revised plans pages, two new service letters, one new service bulletin, one revised service bulletin, and a number of other key document revisions:
For the RV-12 with 912ULS engines, please refer to new Service Bulletin SB-00026 and related documentation updates (below) regarding retaining plates for carburetor springs on 912ULS engines. The SB requires inspection and installation of a new part at or before the next condition inspection, to prevent potential unacceptable spring wear on the carb throttle shaft. The RV-12 Maintenance Manual is the latest update, and as such applicable to all owners/operators of the original RV-12, of course.
- RV-12 SB-00026 (new)
- RV-12 SB 18-03-06 (revised to include reference and requirement to comply with SB-00026)
- RV-12/12iS Section 49U
- RV-12 Section 50
- RV-12 Maintenance Manual (MM)
We have also published a service letter allowing the installation of finger-grip knobs RV-12 vent assembly, which can make it easier to open and close the air vents. Note that these have been available in new RV-12 kits for several months, and this document allows existing SLSA airplane owners/operators to install them and remain compliant.
We published updated RV-12iS documents and assembly instructions related to the use of the updated GTN 650xi IFR NAV/COM radio (often called the IFR Avionics package) and other related components. Note that these most recent FTS/PAP/MM/POH documents are, of course, applicable to all customers operating an RV-12iS.
- RV-12iS Flight Test Supplement (FTS) (updated)
- RV-12iS Production Acceptance Procedure (PAP) (updated)
- RV-12iS Maintenance Manual (MM) (updated)
- RV-12iS Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) (updated)
- RV-12iS Sections 42PiS, 42MiS, 53BiS
Service Letter SL-00024 was published along with related updates to RV-12/12iS Maintenance Manual and other connected plans pages/documents, specifying the need and requirement to perform a dynamic balance of the ground-adjustable pitch propeller at the next condition inspection or sooner, and any time the prop pitch is changed.
- SL-00024
- RV-12iS Production Acceptance Procedure (PAP) (updated)
- RV-12 Production Acceptance Procedure (PAP) (updated)
Updates have been made to the RV-12/12iS Plans Sections to ensure excess thread-locking fluid is not used when addressing trim servo issues/maintenance
- RV-12iS/RV-12 common Section 11iS-U
Plans pages changes have been published for the RV-12iS related to our change from Garmin's GMC 307 to the GMC 507 Autopilot Control Module (new part and design). Related wire harness drawing updates were also recently published on our Suport Downloads page.