Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Maintenance Manual

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Rev: 2 Date: 11/15/18
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2. Tap the new bushing into place with the flanged end toward the wing spars.
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S
PARS
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3. Tap out the bushing from the non-flanged end of the bushing.
4. Tap the new bushing into place with the flanged end to be on the forward side of
the wing spar.
C
ANOPY AND FRAME REMOVAL
Expendable None
Replaceable Canopy and Frame
Canopy struts
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification LSA-RM or A&P
Additional
References
KAI
■ C
AUTION
: B
E PREPARED WITH A HELPER OR SUPPORT STAND TO HANDLE THE
WEIGHT AND AWKWARDNESS OF THE OBJECT TO BE REMOVED
.
1. Open and support the canopy. (Easiest with a partner)
2. Remove the lower support strut hardware; bolts (2).
3. Remove the pivot hardware; bolts (2), and bushings (2).
4. Remove canopy and frame.
I
NSTALLATION
1. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure.