Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev. 6
5-13
GENERAL
W
ING REMOVAL
No tools or certification required.
■ CAUTION: B
E PREPARED WITH A HELPER OR SUPPORT STAND TO HANDLE THE
WEIGHT AND AWKWARDNESS OF THE OBJECT TO BE REMOVED
.
■ CAUTION: A
LWAYS SUPPORT THE FLAPERON DURING WING REMOVAL AND
STORAGE
.
1. Retract the fuselage pin stopper on each fuselage pin and withdraw each of them
only enough to release the right wing spar. (
Note: rotating the pin back and
forth while pulling makes removal easier).
2. Grasp the wing at the wing tip end, lift very slightly and pull to remove it from the
fuselage and set it aside.
3. Fully remove both of the fuselage pins.
4. Remove the left wing using the same procedure and set aside.
I
NSTALLATION
1. Installation procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure. (install left wing
first, right wing second). The wing root seal strip on the side of the fuselage can
be used to help align the wing at the proper angle of attack while inserting it into
the fuselage. The root end of the flaperon must be properly aligned with the
clevis portion of the flaperon torque tube for the wing to fully insert. (Note:
rotating the pin while pushing with the heal of your palm helps aid in pin
insertion.)
W
ING RETENTION PIN BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Tools Mallet
Large wooden dowel, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 inch
dia.
Expendable None
Replaceable Wing Retention Pin Bushing
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification Owner, LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional
References
KAI
1. Remove the wings.
● NOTE: T
HE OPTIONAL
AOA
SYSTEM PLUMBING MUST PASS A LEAK TEST DURING
EVERY INSPECTION AND EVERY TIME THE WINGS ARE REMOVED AND INSTALLED
.