Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Date:12/03/14 Revision:3
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RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
ENGINE START
CAUTION
Do not start engine with outside air temperature below
-13

F (-25

C) or above 120

F (50

C).

Fuel Pressure
– NORMAL

Throttle
– Cold Start – FULLY CLOSED
Warm Start
– 1/8 in OPEN

Choke
– Cold Start – PULL tee handle out - HOLD
Warm Start
– OFF

Brakes
– HOLD

Propeller
– CLEAR

Ignition Key
– ENGAGE

Throttle/Choke
– 2500 rpm max

Oil Pressure
– CHECK 12 psi within 10 seconds or
immediately shutdown the engine

Ammeter
– CHARGING

Choke
– OFF
CAUTION
Limit the use of the starter to 10 seconds duration maximum
with a two minute cooling off period between each starter
engagement.