Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev.5
12-5
S
PARK PLUG REPLACEMENT OR RE
-
INSTALLATION
Tools 16mm socket
Spark plug gap tool
Expendable Heat conduction compound
Replaceable Hinge pins
Spark Plugs - if serviceable
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification LSA-RM with Rotax Service
certification or A&P with Rotax
Service Certification.
Additional References Rotax 912 Line Maintenance manual
1. Refer to the Rotax manual.
O
IL FILTER REPLACEMENT OR RE
-
INSTALLATION
Tools Oil filter wrench
Expendable Oil Filter
Replaceable None
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification Owner and SPC, LSA-RM or A&P
Additional References Rotax 912 Line Maintenance manual
E
NGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
▲ WARNING: B
EFORE PERFORMING ANY INSPECTION OR SERVICE
,
ALLOW THE
ENGINE COMPONENTS TO COOL
.
▲ WARNING: T
URN OFF MASTER POWER AND BOTH IGNITION SWITCHES
.
D
ISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE
(-)
GROUND WIRE TO THE BATTERY
.
● N
OTE
: F
OR ENGINE OIL CAPACITY SEE
R
OTAX
912 O
PERATORS MANUAL
.
Tools None
Expendable None
Replaceable None
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification Owner and SPC, LSA-RM or A&P
Additional References Rotax 912 Operator Manual
1. Remove the oil tank cap.
2. Transfer oil from the crankcase to the oil tank by turning the propeller several
times by hand in the direction of normal engine rotation. Transfer is complete
when gurgling sounds come from the oil tank.