Throttle Creepy!
This seems to be a case that should be reported to Van Engineering. My serial Number is 120079. I have noticed that my throttle is different than from later models. My friction lock works fine with the original/stock springs that came on the Rotax. If the later version of the throttle does not lock when the friction is applied then this should be reported to Vans. Even though we are talking about it here doesn?t mean they know about it. So everybody who?s friction lock allows the throttle to creep please send a email to Vans asap.
Email:
[email protected] Also there is,?already a specific process in place (required by the ASTM for S-LSA certification) for submitting a service difficulty or report a safety issue via Mail, Fax, or E-mail. Look in Chapter 17 of the Maintenance Manual?. As quoted by Scott McDaniels in previous posts. So I?ll go one better, here is a reprint of the page for all to see and use. Sound off on this thread after you send in your report.
Rev.1 4/16/10
17-1
CHAPTER 17 - FEEDBACK &
REPLACEMENT PARTS
FEEDBACK
To maintain the highest level of safety the FAA requires and Van?s Aircraft Inc.
requests notification of any safety of flight issue, service or maintenance difficulty that
could compromise airworthiness of the RV-12 aircraft. A feedback form is provided in
the Supplement section of this manual.
A valuable description will include:
?Specific flight condition if applicable.
?List of the parts identified as affected by the anomaly.
?Description of the apparent condition of the parts prior to the anomaly (de-burred,
primed, modified, etc.)
?Statement as to whether the aircraft has remained within the operating limitations
defined in the POH.
?Brief description of the type and frequency of aircraft use (may include; runway
conditions, flying conditions, storage methods, etc.)
REPORTING METHODS
Mail to:
ATTN: RV-12 Safety Alert
Van's Aircraft, Inc.
14401 Keil Road, NE
Aurora, OR 97002 USA
Fax to:
'RV-12 Safety Alert' (on cover page)
503.678.6560
Hours: 24 hours per day
E-mail to:
'RV-12 Safety Alert' (in subject line)
[email protected]