Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev. 4
6-7
● NOTE: T
HE SEAT RAMP COVER MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO ADJUSTING THE
CABLE TENSION
.
7. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure.
8. Adjust cable tension as described earlier in this chapter.
R
OD END REPLACEMENT
Tools 3/8, 7/16 socket
3/8, 7/16 combo wrench
Expendable Cotter pins
Replaceable Applicable rod end
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References KAI
1. Remove applicable combination of the seat ramp cover, seat floor cover,
baggage cover, and fuel tank assembly. (3-4)
2. Remove the control rod attach hardware from the rod end for replacement;
Control stick – control stick pushrod: bolt, washers (3), and nut.
Control stick pushrod – bellcrank: washer and nut.
Bellcrank – flap handle pushrod:
bolt and washers (2).
Bellcrank – flaperon pushrod: bolt, washer and nut.
Flaperon pushrod – flaperon torque arm: bolt, washers (2) and nut.
3. Make note of the number of threads exposed on the rod end shaft and the
clocking of the bearing body.
4. Remove the rod end and jam nut.
5. Add a jam nut to the new rod end shaft.
6. Install the new rod end to the position (from step 3) of the original rod end.
7. Install the control rod and control rod attach hardware.