Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev. 6
5-19
■ CAUTION: U
PPER AND LOWER RUDDER HINGES ARE NOT INTERCHANGABLE
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4. Install the new rudder hinge and hardware.
5. Install the rudder assembly.
6. Install the upper and lower tailcone fairing.
S
TABILATOR HINGE REPLACEMENT
Tools 1/4 drive socket slightly less than
5/8in in diameter. A common
standard 7/16 socket generally
works.
3/8 drive 3/4 socket
Screwdriver
3/8 Wrench
7/16 socket, ratchet and
extension
Needle nose pliers
Hex Bolt 1/4 diameter 3 inches
long (must be threaded at least
50% of its length)
1/4 Flat Washer(2) and Hex Nut
Expendable Cotter pins
Lock Clips (2)
Loctite 648
Replaceable Bearing DW4K2X
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification LSA-RM or A&P
Additional
References
KAI
■ CAUTION: B
E PREPARED WITH ADDITIONAL PERSONEL OR TOOLS TO HANDLE THE
WEIGHT AND AWKWARDNESS OF THE OBJECT TO BE REMOVED
.
Removing the Stabilator
1. Remove the upper and lower tailcone fairing. (3-4)
● NOTE: B
EFORE DISCONNECTING THE STABILATOR CONTROL CABLES BE
PREPARED TO PREVENT THE ENDS OF THE CABLES FROM FALLING INTO THE
TAILCONE
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2. Remove the two aft most belly inspection covers.