Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Production Acceptance Procedures

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Revision: 2.3 Date: 10/30/20
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FLIGHT PROCEDURE (continued):
Trim Evaluation:
Pitch -
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Sufficient Authority
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Motor speed acceptable during all phases of flight
Yaw -
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Slip/skid ball centered during cruise with feet off rudder pedals
Roll -
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No tendency to roll with slip/skid ball centered (hold rudder if/as required)
and hand off stick.
Flap extension/retraction:
Retard throttle and trim for level flight (or slight climb) at 65 kt.
Clean to ½ flaps -
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Note amount of pitch trim change required
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Note amount of attitude change
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Note amount of roll trim change
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Note any controllability problems
½ flaps to full flaps -

Note amount of pitch trim change required

Note amount of attitude change

Note amount of roll trim change

Note any controllability problems
Full flaps to ½ flaps

Note amount of pitch trim change required

Note amount of attitude change

Note amount of roll trim change

Note any controllability problems
½ flaps to clean

Note amount of pitch trim change required

Note amount of attitude change

Note amount and direction of roll trim change
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Note any controllability problems