Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Maintenance Manual

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Rev: 2 Date: 11/15/18
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SERVICE SCHEDULE PROCEDURES
B
ALL JOINT LUBRICATION
▲ WARNING: A
LLOW THE EXHAUST COMPONENTS TO COOL BEFORE PERFORMING
INSPECTION OR SERVICE
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Required tools Locking pliers
Required expendables Anti-seize compound
Replaceable None
Service rating Line
Minimum Certification LSA-RM or A&P
Additional Reference KAI
1. Remove the two SCAT hoses from the upper outlets on the heat muff.
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NOTE: T
O AVOID NICKING THE EXHAUST ATTACH SPRINGS
,
CLAMP A SHORT
LOOP OF SAFETY WIRE IN LOCKING PLIERS
. H
OOK THE LOOP ONTO THE SPRING
AND THEN PULL TO REMOVE THE SPRING
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2. Remove the muffler attachment springs (8) and muffler.
3. Apply a generous amount of anti-seize compound to the exhaust tube where it
meets the muffler socket.
4. Reinstall the muffler in reverse order of removal.
5. Verify that each spring has an RTV stripe on each side and apply an RTV blob to
each spring end.