SB-00116 Regarding Autopilot Servo Attach Brackets Published
Van’s Aircraft has published Service Bulletin SB-00116, RV-12 Roll Servo Bracket Rivets that applies to all RV-12 and RV-12iS aircraft with either Dynon or Garmin autopilots installed. A report from a RV-12 aircraft equipped with a Dynon autopilot indicated that rivets had failed that attach...
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Brake Issues
Can someone help diagnose a braking issue I am having? I am hoping this is a relatively easy fix that I can do on my own without taking another trip to the mechanic and spending $500. If you watch the video I took, you will hear the unholy screeching that my right brake is making, it also lacks...
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At ~160 hours on the airframe I found a drop of red liquid on the vinyl of the floor mat. One of the brake lines above had a drop of brake fluid hanging from it.
In an attempt to figure out where it was leaking from I placed some white paper towel pieces in key locations. It’s clear that isn’t leaking where the brake lines connect to the fitting. I believe that it is weeping where the fitting screws into the brake reservoir. But, I can’t rule out that the fitting itself is weeping.
I ordered a replacement fitting from Amazon. Much lower shipping cost.
The picture shows how much brake fluid has been collected in ~10 hours. I haven’t replaced the fitting yet.
Brett H
Columbus IN N4BH
What did you do with your RV this weekend?
WDYDWYRTW? 11/1-2/2025
What are you doing with your RV this weekend? Getting this weekend‘s thread started, and I hope you’re having a great one. v/r,dr
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starter identifictation
need help to identified this starter brand , it is for lycoming 0320, i bought this 25 years ago, the sticker on it has fade as my memory ... can some one help me on the brand and model thanks Michel
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Need a longshot to come through
anybody got a U-1013A (front part of nose wheel fairing for RV-10) they are willing to part with? Recently realized that the part I've got from the previous kit builder is not the correct part. I'm located in Perry, GA Thx in advance
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First Flight: Rick DeGroff’s RV-14A | Milton, WV RV-14A #140623
https://www.vansaircraft.com/first-flights/rick-degroffs-rv-14a/
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Show us your panel !
My 9 G3X panel. Standard size panel. Just a reference in case it helps someone with layout or ideas. Can't wait to fly it
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Oil change access opening
Has anyone else cut the upper cowling oil access door only to find the scribe line is square but the opening should have wider corners for the nutplates? I double checked and the nutplate corners were NOT scribed on my cowl. Oh well, what’s a few extra hours of fiberglass work 😩!
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Plugging the crank!
All, I have an 8 that the original builder powered with a Mazda Rotary. I quickly realized that this wasn't for me and purchased a IO-360A1B6. However, I have a sweet three-bladed MT electrically actuated prop from the rotary build that seemed to work pretty well. My research shows that it...
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F419 attachment revision history
I'm looking at a 1993 RV4 and found the tail attachment was done with a single bolt on either side through the longerons. Was this design updated in later revisions? The pics attached show the method in question (maroon) vs what am I am used to seeing (white). Is this design structurally...
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Shorthand symbology
This is a tangent from the excellent ‘When to hang it up?’ thread at https://vansairforce.net/threads/when-do-you-hang-it-up.238893/ In regards to this reply: https://vansairforce.net/threads/when-do-you-hang-it-up.238893/post-1883990 Some folks mentioned having to deal with ATC as a struggle...
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THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
THE VAF LIST (a list of RV-related lists)
The VAF List ...a list of RV-related lists. RV-related things you might want to browse over (a closed post that is sticky and maintained by dr). Link to this in 'Links' in the menu. v/r,dr Small businesses that help bring you this list of RV-related lists: 360 Avionics www.360Avionics.com Ace...
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