RV-12iS Section 29 Assembly Sequence Error

[Bob Y]

If you?ve not yet completed your iS fuselage kit, be aware there is an assembly sequence error on the last two pages of section 29. Do NOT rivet the ingress/egress assistance handle to the F-01240-1 top cover until AFTER you have riveted the F-1202D-L & R instrument panel attach angles to the F-01240-1 cover. I blindly followed the instructions and discovered it was impossible to insert the squeezer to install the six rivets above the handle. Guss at support confirmed the issue. I ordered some MK-319 blind rivets for those six locations.

 

[randylervold]

If you?ve not yet completed your iS fuselage kit, be aware there is an assembly sequence error on the last two pages of section 29. Do NOT rivet the ingress/egress assistance handle to the F-01240-1 top cover until AFTER you have riveted the F-1202D-L & R instrument panel attach angles to the F-01240-1 cover. I blindly followed the instructions and discovered it was impossible to insert the squeezer to install the six rivets above the handle. Guss at support confirmed the issue. I ordered some MK-319 blind rivets for those six locations.

Sounds like a good catch. For the benefit of us all have you communicated this to Van's?

 

[Bob Y]

Yes - Guss at Support.