Van's has published a Service Letter for the RV-10, SL-00033, which asks owners at their convenience to inspect and submit findings to Van's related to the condition of two components: the main landing gear weldments, and the forward cabin floor panels.
The Van's factory prototype RV-10 (serial number 1) developed cracks in the locations described in the letter. This aircraft is frequently used off-airport, off-pavement, and for extensive transition training. Our purpose here is to collect data from the field to determine the extent to which the same issue may or may not appear in other RV-10 aircraft.
Note that there is no specified requirement nor timeframe in which the inspection described in the letter needs to be completed. We would, however, very much appreciate timely reports from all owners of flying RV-10 aircraft.
The service letter asks owners to inspect, photograph where appropriate, and then submit the results of what is found to Van's via a web-based form. Thank you in advance for participating.
The Van's factory prototype RV-10 (serial number 1) developed cracks in the locations described in the letter. This aircraft is frequently used off-airport, off-pavement, and for extensive transition training. Our purpose here is to collect data from the field to determine the extent to which the same issue may or may not appear in other RV-10 aircraft.
Note that there is no specified requirement nor timeframe in which the inspection described in the letter needs to be completed. We would, however, very much appreciate timely reports from all owners of flying RV-10 aircraft.
The service letter asks owners to inspect, photograph where appropriate, and then submit the results of what is found to Van's via a web-based form. Thank you in advance for participating.
- SL-00033
- Data submission form for SL-00033 findings