Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Revision:3 Date:12/03/14
RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
4-3
Fuselage (Left Side)

Controls
– CONNECTED

Static Port
– CLEAN & OPEN
Empennage

Vertical Stabilizer
– CHECK condition

Stabilator
– CHECK condition, freedom of
movement

Anti-Servo Tab
– CHECK condition, proper
attachment

Rudder
– CHECK condition, proper attachment,
freedom of movement

Tie-Down
– UNTIE RESTRAINT from eyelet
Fuselage (Right Side)

Static Port
– CLEAN & OPEN

Comm Antenna - CHECK condition & security

Fuel Vent Lines - CLEAR

Fuel Cap
– SECURE & VENT OPEN

Controls - CONNECTED
Right Wing

Flaperon
– CHECK condition, freedom of
movement

Flaperon Hinge Brackets - BOLTS - CHECK

Wing
– CONDITION

Tie-Down
– REMOVE eyelet
Right Main Landing Gear

Tire
– CONDITION, proper inflation 25psi

Brake
– CHECK condition, no leakage

Axle Nut
– CHECK cotter pin installation

Wheel Bearings
– SHAKE WHEEL - CHECK

Wheel Chocks
– REMOVE