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Published: SB-00102 - Control Stick Pushrod Inspection (before further flight) …RV-12
This service document directs owners/operators to inspect flying aircraft before further flight. Van’s Aircraft has recently become aware of an EAB RV-12 where it appears that the pilot’s side control stick became disconnected in flight due to improper assembly of the F-1264 Control Stick Pushrod Assembly. Out of an abundance of caution this service bulletin requires an inspection of the F-1264 Control Stick Pushrod Assembly, the correct installation of jam nuts, and proper orientation of rod end fittings.
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KAI 11-02 (rev 1), rod end bearing adjustment questions
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Cylinder Solvent Flush Candidate?
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Published: SB-00102 - Control Stick Pushrod Inspection (before further flight) …RV-12
This service document directs owners/operators to inspect flying aircraft before further flight. Van’s Aircraft has recently become aware of an EAB RV-12 where it appears that the pilot’s side control stick became disconnected in flight due to improper assembly of the F-1264 Control Stick Pushrod Assembly. Out of an abundance of caution this service bulletin requires an inspection of the F-1264 Control Stick Pushrod Assembly, the correct installation of jam nuts, and proper orientation of rod end fittings.
Published: SB-00102 - Control Stick Pushrod Inspection (inspect before further flight)
Van's has published Service Bulletin SB-00102 - Control Stick Pushrod Inspection. This service document directs owners/operators to inspect flying aircraft before further flight. Van’s Aircraft has recently become aware of an EAB RV-12 where it appears that the pilot’s side control stick became...
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KAI 11-02 (rev 1), rod end bearing adjustment questions
KAI 11-02 (rev 1), rod end bearing adjustment questions
I'm just getting started on section 11, Empennage Attach, adjusting elevator rod end bearings while fretting about drilling the elevator horns. On the left elevator, adjusting both rod end bearings to the recommended 13/16" height resulted in an even 1/8" gap front-to-back between the...
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Cylinder Solvent Flush Candidate?
Cylinder Solvent Flush Candidate?
I started a condition inspection on my RV-8 with IO-360. When I removed the bottom spark plug from #3 I had about a teaspoon full oil come out, and appeared to be cut by a bit of avgas so it was more "fluidish". Prior to the plug removal I did a compression check on #3 using the upper spark...
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PS: Older issues of the ‘VAF News’ can be found at:
Doug's Area ....The VAF News & my flying resume.
Pushed out every now and then.
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