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02-28-2018, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hubbard Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrSparkle
I've been unable to get guidance as to whether what is shown in the following five images are cracks or scratches.
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Just scratches in my (un-official) opinion.
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03-01-2018, 05:23 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Gloversville, NY
Posts: 1,587
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Originally Posted by AirHound
I’m not the builder. Just thinking through the steps and early comments. Some posts indicate different kit contents, one or no clips, etc, and a couple pioneers indicate different HS removal process steps from sb steps ie; removal of HS horn cables rather than loosening cable adjusters. Perhaps the clips are not necessary and not intended if strict sb steps are followed, therefore the inconsistent amount of clips supplied - as in not really needed. Question I don’t want to hassle with the turnbuckles if the HS horn cable disconnection step in the sb is practical. Specifically, what makes one chose one way to deal with the cables or the other. I’m waiting on parts just trying to understand others comments and make best choices. Thanks! Doug in IL
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Doug, I dont see that you got an answer to your questions. The removal and reinstallation of the HS can be a little tricky if you havent done it before. It is pretty hard to describe in text. I would be glad to try and help you if you want to give me a call at 518-774-4898. John
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RV-12 N37JP 120176 Flying since 2012.
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03-01-2018, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St Louis, MO
Posts: 323
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Thank you Big John and all others willing to help non-builders keep all those fuselage placards shinny.
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01-12-2019, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 207
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SB 18-02-02
I getting ready to do this Service Bulletin on my airplane. I didn't see any discussion about painting the parts and matching the color of the aircraft paint. My airplane is painted with Jet Glo Chrome. That paint is not available in rattle cans. I don't have a spray gun and have never tried to spray anything like an airplane.
So how did you guys paint these parts that show after the mod is done?
thanks.
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John D. Young, RV-12 Owner
Serial Number 120022, N6812Y
Bought it as a flying airplane in Feb. 2018
Just passed 240 hours flight time in RV-12, and 10,000 hours mostly in corporate jets. I am a CFI; CFII; MEI; and a advancd Ground Instructor, CFIG; and hoping to be able to help new RV-12 owners by doing some transition training for new builders and owners in RV-12's.
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01-12-2019, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Gloversville, NY
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I can only tell you what I did. Took a part from my airplane that was painted in original color to a few stores, and bought a can of the best match I could find. Painted the parts before installing them. The part of them that shows is quite small. I can see the difference, but I doubt anyone else would ever notice.
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?Master Pilot? Award, UFO Member.
RV-12 N37JP 120176 Flying since 2012.
One Week Wonder Build Team, OSH 2018.
VAF paid through 10/2019.
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01-12-2019, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Hinckley, Ohio
Posts: 2,065
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There are companies that make custom paint spray cans for almost any type of paint. Search the web.
Try here... https://spectrumpaint.com/customspraypaint/
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PPL/ASEL 1970 - Sport Pilot since 2007
80 hrs Flying Aeronca Chief 11AC N86203
1130 hrs Flying 46 Piper J-3 Cub N6841H
Bought Flying RV-12 #120058 Oct 2015 with 48TT - Hobbs now 622 
LSRM-A Certificate 2016 for RV-12 N633CM
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01-12-2019, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 207
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SB 18-02-02
Thanks for the suggestions on paint. I appreciate it.
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John D. Young, RV-12 Owner
Serial Number 120022, N6812Y
Bought it as a flying airplane in Feb. 2018
Just passed 240 hours flight time in RV-12, and 10,000 hours mostly in corporate jets. I am a CFI; CFII; MEI; and a advancd Ground Instructor, CFIG; and hoping to be able to help new RV-12 owners by doing some transition training for new builders and owners in RV-12's.
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01-13-2019, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Lacey, WA
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I did the same as BigJohn and found a rattle can paint that was close enough. Doesn't match exactly but the part is small and will not be noticed unless pointed out.

You'll need to trim the opening in the fairing for the new piece. I took the trim line all the way back rather than just make a notch. If you are careful you probably don't need to touch-up paint that work.
After all the SBs, I named my 12 "Patches".
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E-LSA RV-12 ULS
Last edited by Tony_T : 01-13-2019 at 08:19 AM.
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01-13-2019, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, California
Posts: 924
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A little tip: Before you remove the two fiberglass rear fairings, temporarily position the four (two upper and two lower) small reinforcement plates so that you can mark the portions of the fairings that need to be trimmed away.
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RV-12 E-LSA #120496 (SV w/ AP and ADS-B 2020) - N124DH flying since March 2014 - 940+ hours (as of September 2020)! 
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01-14-2019, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Granada Hills
Posts: 820
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Is this modification for older RV-12's now standard with the 2 parts added to the RV-12 iS kits during assembly?
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