Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Maintenance Manual

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Rev: 2 Date: 11/15/18
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R
OD END REPLACEMENT
Expendable Cotter pins
Replaceable Applicable rod end
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References KAI
1. Remove applicable combination of the seat ramp cover, Center console and,
baggage cover
2. Remove the control rod attach hardware from the rod end for replacement;
Control stick – control stick pushrod: bolt, washers (3), and nut.
Control stick pushrod – bellcrank:
washer and nut.
Bellcrank – Flap handle pushrod:
bolt, washer and nut.
Flap crank assembly—bellcrank: bolt and washers (2)
Flaperon pushrod – flaperon torque arm: bolt, washers (2) and nut.
3. Make note of the number of threads exposed on the rod end shaft and the
clocking of the bearing body.
4. Remove the rod end and jam nut.
5. Add a jam nut to the new rod end shaft.
6. Install the new rod end to the position (from step 3) of the original rod end.
7. Install the control rod and control rod attach hardware.
B
ELLCRANK BEARING REPLACEMENT
Tools 1/4 drive socket slightly less than
5/8in in diameter. (A common
standard 7/16 socket generally
works.)
3/8 drive, 3/4 socket
Hex Bolt 1/4 diameter 3 inches long
(must be threaded at least 50% of its
length)
1/4 Flat Washer(2) and Hex Nut
Expendable None
Replaceable Bearing DW4K2X
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References KAI Section 32
1. Remove the aft center console. (3-4)
2. Remove the pushrod-to-bellcrank hardware:
Control stick pushrod: washer and nut
Bellcrank pivot bolt: bolt, washers (2)
Flaperon pushrod:
bolt, washer and nut
3. Remove the bellcrank.
4. Use the same method instructed for extracting the DW4K2X hinge bearing on