Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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NOTE: This maintenance manual is intended to be used in conjunction with
the RV-12 Kit Assembly Instructions (KAI) when completing maintenance or
repair processes.
All of the service and maintenance requirements that are unique to the RV-12 S-
LSA are included in this manual. The general service and maintenance duties that are
common to standard aircraft still apply to the RV-12 regardless of the inclusion of those
requirements in this manual. All inspection and maintenance and all maintenance log
entries must be made in accordance with 14 CFR / FAR’s.
The manufacturers of third party components provide manuals that include
complete service and maintenance requirements that are specific to these components.
The current service and maintenance manuals from any third party manufacturer, such
as; engine, propeller, avionics, etc. always take precedence over the related content in
this manual. There are references to third party documentation in this manual, as well
as some supplementary information which is for convenience only . It is recommended
to refer directly to the manufacturer’s service manuals for complete service information
that is unique to applicable components.
The manufacturers that provide operating and/or maintenance manuals to use in
conjunction with this manual are as follows:
♦ Rotax – engine
♦ Sensenich – propeller
♦ Matco – wheels and brakes
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Dynon – EFIS / EMS
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Garmin – EFIS / EMS, GPS and Nav/comm
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TCW – Backup Battery
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FlightCom – intercom
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ACK – ELT
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Artex – ELT
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Odyssey – battery
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Van’s Aircraft
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RV-12 Kit Assembly Instructions (KAI).
The service and inspection portions of this manual indicate the minimum
certification requirements for a person doing maintenance or repairs on the RV-12.
Certification requirements for service and maintenance may vary around the world. It is
essential to determine the correct and legal maintenance and certification requirements
applicable to the area that the airplane is registered. The documents necessary to
determine these requirements for S-LSA in the United States are as follows:
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RV-12 Maintenance Manual
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RV-12 Kit Assembly Instructions
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Federal Aviation Regulations for Light Sport Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
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Aircraft Inspection, Repair, and Alterations, AC 43.13.