Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Date:12/03/14 Revision:2
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RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
SUMMARY OF
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Gross Weight 1320 lb
Top Speed
(@ gross weight)
117 KCAS
Cruise
(@ gross weight, 5500rpm)
114 KCAS
Range
(@gw, 5500rpm, 7500ft, 30 min reserve)
425 nm
Rate of Climb
(@ gross weight, V
Y
75 KCAS, sea level) 906 ft/min
Stall Flaps Down
(@ gross weight, V
SO
) 41 KCAS
Stall
(@ gross weight, V
S
) 45 KCAS
Total Fuel Capacity
19.8 US Gallons
Total Useable Fuel (See Warning on page 7-2)
Shallow Climbs, Lvl or Descending Flight:0 US Gallons
Vx Climb: 3 US Gallons
Climbs: 4 US Gallons
Approved Fuel Types
100 LL Aviation Fuel
or (91 AKI) Premium
Unleaded Automotive
Maximum Engine Power 100 Hp @ 5800 (5 minutes maximum)