Airplane Flight Manual
Van’s Aircraft RV-7A
HB-YMT
8 Aeroplane handling, servicing and maintenance – Page 4
Edition 01.11.2017
Parking
For short durations, the parking brake should be sufficient to secure the
aircraft.
For longer durations, chocks should be placed at least on the nose wheel.
Also, consider installing the lightweight canopy cover, pitot tube
protection and air inlet covers .
Mooring
There are provisions for 3 removable tie-down rings. One below each wing
and one below the tail bulkhead. The tie-down rings can be stored in the
baggage compartment sidewalls.
Jacking
There are 3 main possibilities for jacking:
•
Lifting the nosegear at the fork nut
•
Lifting each wing by pushing up on a special insert that attaches to
the tie-down ring hardpoints.
•
Lifting at the gear leg close to the wheel/brake by using a special jack
kit.
8.5 Cleaning and care
Clean all frontal surfaces (wing leading edges, propeller, cowling etc...) with
water and a sponge, then dry it with a buckskin after every flight.
Clean the canopy with water and paper towels.
Polish the airplane when the clear coat starts to wear out.
