Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev. 6
5-26
F
LAPERON BEARINGS LUBRICATION
Tools None
Expendable Spray lubricant
Replaceable None
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification Owner and SPC, LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References KAI
Flaperon hinge replacement (5-17)
1. Wipe away any dirt accumulation from each of the flaperon bearings (3).
2. Apply lubricant sparingly to each of the flaperon bearings.
3. Allow lubrication to penetrate for a minute or more. Wipe away excess.
A
NTI
-S
ERVO
T
AB ATTACH HINGE LUBRICATION
Tools None
Expendable Spray lubricant
Replaceable None
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification Owner and SPC, LSA-RM, or
A&P
Additional References KAI
1. Lower the Anti-Servo Tab by adjusting the trim. Lower the trailing edge of the
stabilator.
2. Wipe away any dirt accumulation from the AST attach hinges.
3. Apply lubricant along the top of the left and right AST attach hinges.
4. Allow lubrication to penetrate for a minute or more. Wipe away excess.
N
OSE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACEMENT
■ CAUTION: T
HE NOSE WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE PARTS
.
Tools 3/16 Allen
Small wooden dowel, 1/2 - 1 inch dia.
Mallet
Expendable None
Replaceable Wheel bearings
Service Rating Preventative
Minimum Certification Owner, LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References Matco user manual
1. Lift and support the aircraft. (1-16)
2. Remove the nose wheel and tire assembly. (5-16)
3. Deflate the inner tube.