Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Production Acceptance Procedures

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Revision: 2.3 Date: 10/30/20
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DATE: ____-____-____ BALLAST WEIGHT: ________
PILOT: ______________ PILOT WEIGHT: _________
TIME END: ___:___ FUEL END: _____ (gauge) _____ (totalizer)
TIME BEGIN: ___:___ FUEL BEGIN: _____ (gauge) _____ (totalizer)
OAT on ground END: ______ BARO PRESSURE END: ______
OAT on ground BEGIN: ______ BARO PRESSURE BEGIN: ______
LOCATION: _________________
SURFACE WIND, END: ______@______
SURFACE WIND, BEGIN: _______@______
# LANDINGS: _____
ACCELERATION LIMITS:
2g (flaps retracted)
1.5g (flaps extended ½ or full)
AIRSPEED LIMITS: 120kt IAS with flaps up
65kt IAS with flaps ½ or full
PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION:
Set EFIS data log rate to 4 hertz.
(Optional): Ensure Garmin ESP is disabled in the G3X EFIS setup menu.
Aircraft load-out: Pilot plus 10 to 14 gallons fuel plus zero ballast.
FLIGHT PROCEDURE:
Zero flap take-off
Accelerate to 75 kt IAS
Climb at 75 kt IAS until >3,000 ft AGL remaining within gliding distance of runway but not further
than 5 nm from runway.
While remaining within 5 nm of runway, level-off and set throttle for 4500 to 5000 RPM and trim
for hands-off flight.