Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev. 8
1–8
TOOLS AND EXPENDABLES
There are many aircraft tool suppliers available. An Internet search can be conducted to
determine which supplier can provide the necessary tools
♦
Combination
wrenches:

1/4

5/16

11/32

3/8

7/16 (2)

1/2

9/16

11/16

1 1/2
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Ratchet
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Sockets:

5/16

11/32

3/8

7/16

1/2

9/16

3/4

1 1/2

10 mm

11 mm

13 mm
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Allen wrenches:

3/16

1/4

5/16

4mm

5mm

6mm

8mm
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Torque wrench
(in/lbs & ft/lbs)
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5/8 or 16 mm
spark plug socket
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Screwdrivers:

#2 Phillips

#3 Phillips

3/16 Flat Blade
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Power-drill
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#30 drill bit
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Blind rivet tool
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Straight edge
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Razor knife
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Flashlight
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Step ladder
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Wire cutters
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Battery charger
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Multi-meter
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Syringes
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Wooden dowels 1/2 - 1 inch dia.
and 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in. dia.
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Oil Filter wrench
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Oil Filter cutter and mallet
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Two 25 in. padded stands
each rated to support a
minimum of 500 pounds
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Container (various sizes,
suitable for petroleum)
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24-inch length of 1/2-inch I.D. fuel
hose
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Scouring pad or equivalent
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Sandpaper (various grades)
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Spark plug gap tool (wire type)
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Compression tester
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Magnifying Glass
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Small square
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Tire air pressure gauge
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Needle nose pliers
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5-inch “C” clamp
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Terminal crimping tool
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Locking (vice grip style) pliers
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2 1/2 x 3/16 bolt, washer, nut
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Vacuum gauge set
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Portable weight scale (tension type)
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Fire extinguisher
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Pump style oil can with hose
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Safety wire twisting pliers
● NOTE: T
OOLS DIFFER IN SIZE AND CONFIGURATION
. T
HE FOLLOWING
ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ONLY EXAMPLES OF WHAT A TOOL MAY LOOK LIKE
.
● NOTE: T
HIS TOOL LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE TOOLS SUGGESTED FOR THE
I
NSPECTION PROCEDURES
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TOOLS