Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev.5
12-4
SUPPLIES
T
OOLS
E
XPENDABLE
♦
Socket:

3/8

5/16

9/16

16 mm (spark plug type)
♦
Combination wrench:

3/8

9/16
♦
Screwdriver:

#2 Phillips
♦
Spark plug gap tool (wire type)
♦
Needle nose pliers
♦
Spray lubricant
♦
Engine coolant
♦
Engine oil
♦
Dry lubricant
♦
Oil filter
♦
Safety wire
♦
Cotter pins
R
EPLACEABLE
♦
Hinge pins
♦
Spark Plugs
♦
Vibration isolator
♦
Air filter
♦
Push/Pull cable
GENERAL
C
OWLING REMOVAL
Tools #2 Phillips screwdriver
Expendable None
Replaceable Hinge pins
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification Owner and SPC, LSA-RM or A&P
Additional References KAI
1. Remove the screws (2) in the F-1240B Cover Plate located at the top rear of the
cowling to access the cowl attach hinge pins.
2. Top Cowl: Remove the top cowl fwd. attach screws (6), side pin anchor screws
(2), hinge pins (4) and the top cowl.
3. Bottom Cowl: Remove the bottom cowl attach screws (12) located on the
bottom of the cowl, the oil cooler attach screws (2) located at the top of the oil
cooler, the hinge pins (4) and the bottom cowl. Note: The oil cooler will remain
attached to the airplane, hanging in place by its associated oil hoses.
I
NSTALLATION
1. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure. Note: As the lower
cowl is lifted into place maneuver the oil cooler so that its lower notches
drop onto the Cowl 12 Guides. The cooler should then self align to allow for
installing the attach screws.