Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Flight Training Supplement

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Revision: 4 Date:
09/08/20
RV-12iS Flight Training Supplement 4-11
LEFT WING
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Wing
– CONDITION AND CONTAMINATION: Look at
wing in general, look for dents, wrinkles, missing or
loose rivets (particularly dents in the leading edge)
snow, frost.
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Tie-Down
– UNTIE the tie-down rope/chain, REMOVE
eye bolt if desired. Ensure eye bolt is secured in the
wing if not removed.
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Stall warning vane and optional AOA port
– check for obstructions
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Wing Hand Hold - APPLY FORCE fore/aft &
up/down; CHECK no free movement.
WARNING
When applying fore and aft force check for play at the
rear spar junction. This is usually discovered by hearing
a clicking noise.
If this is the case, refer to the Maintenance Manual
for corrective action.
Excessive fore and aft play in the left wing may also
render the EFIS AOA indications inaccurate.
UP
AFT FWD
DOWN