Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev. 5
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CHAPTER 3 - INSPECTION
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VERVIEW
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I
NSPECTION
D
ESCRIPTION
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Tools ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Pre-inspection / Post-inspection ............................................................................................................... 3-3
Cockpit ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Radio ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Intercom ................................................................................................................................................ 3-7
Transponder ......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Optional Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 3-7
Emergency Locator Transmitter ............................................................................................................... 3-7
Propeller .................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Engine ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Firewall Forward ....................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Fuselage ................................................................................................................................................. 3-10
Landing Gear .......................................................................................................................................... 3-11
Wing / Center Section ............................................................................................................................. 3-12
Rear Spar Doubler ............................................................................................................................. 3-13
Empennage ............................................................................................................................................. 3-14
Vertical Stabilizer ................................................................................................................................ 3-14
Rudder ................................................................................................................................................ 3-14
Stabilator ............................................................................................................................................. 3-16
Anti-Servo Tab & Pitch-trim Servo ...................................................................................................... 3-16
Angle-Of-Attack ....................................................................................................................................... 3-17
Paperwork ............................................................................................................................................... 3-17
OVERVIEW
The condition inspection is performed annually or every 100 hours of operation,
depending on the terms of use for the aircraft. The condition inspection is essential for
insuring safe operation throughout the aircraft's service life. In order for anyone to
perform a condition inspection on an S-LSA category RV-12 aircraft they must possess
at least one of the following SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
♦
A person certified as “Repairman (light-sport aircraft)-Maintenance” rating
♦
FAA certificated A&P technician
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UPPLEMENT PAGE
18-5.
• 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.
The inspector will identify any wear, corrosion or damage that would compromise
the safe operation of the aircraft. All inspection practices must comply with the current
Advisory Circular 43.13-1B regardless of the content of this manual.
During the inspection, locations concealed from direct line of sight may be
accessible by touch or with use of a mirror. Inaccessible places do not require