Airplane Flight Manual
Van’s Aircraft RV-7A
HB-YMT
8 Aeroplane handling, servicing and maintenance – Page 3
Edition 01.11.2017
8.3 Aeroplane alterations or repairs
It is essential that the EAS be contacted prior to any alterations on the
aeroplane to ensure that airworthiness of the plane is not violated.
Major repairs which may impair the airwortiness of the aeroplane when
improperly done must be proposed to the EAS for comment and / or
approval.
8.4 Ground handling
When taxiing the aircraft ensure that the taxi path and propeller back
blast areas are clear. In the first few feet of taxi apply the brakes to check
for effectiveness. Do not operate the engine at high RPM, taxi with care -
the RV-7A can take off at throttle settings no higher than those needed for
engine run up and magneto checks.
Ground Handling with Towbar
A towbar can be temporarily attached on the nose wheel fork. There are
two openings in the fairing to permit the towbar to clamp on two
dedicated bolts. Make sure the ignition switch is turned OFF. While the
aircraft can be pushed/pulled easily on the propeller, be careful about
inadvertent turning/snapping of the propeller or damaging the propeller
by hitting the towbar. Be careful when pushing the aircraft back, as the
castering nosewheel fork has a limited range of motion.
Ground Handling without Towbar
The aircraft can be pushed back on the wing leading edge, horizontal
stabilizer or the propeller. Pulling on the propeller and/or pushing on the
footsteps from behind works best for forward motion. Be careful when
pushing the aircraft back, as the castering nosewheel fork has a limited
range of motion.
