Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Production Acceptance Procedures

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Revision: 2.3 Date: 10/30/20
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Section F3 - Flight Test Card - Flight #3 Aircraft Registration:___________
FLIGHT PROCEDURE (continued):
(iS ONLY) Eco Mode adjustment check:
At 7500ft density altitude, advance throttle to Eco Stop and maintain level flight. Allow airspeed
stabilize.
NOTE: Do not exceed 5500RPM.
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Engine in Eco mode? Yes / No RPM:
Flight Envelope Expansion
Descent:
Set power and re-trim for approx 500 ft/min descent to traffic pattern altitude. During descent
allow speed to reach 136 kt TAS. Perform easy maneuvers.
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Verify no unusual flying qualities or other unexpected behavior.
Landing:
Power-off approach at minimum 55 kt with flaps as required for glide path control.
Post flight activities:
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(iS Only) Adjust Eco Stop (if required)
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Download EFIS data, archive file
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Calculate density altitude from climb performance data. Compare climb rate to POH value.
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Enter data from four way speed box into RV-12iS Flight Test Data spreadsheet
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Fill fuel tank. Amount of fuel added:
Section F3 Flight Test completed by:
Printed Name/Title
Signature Date
Aircraft Serial Number
Type of authorization issued to conduct the flight testing
.
(Example: FAA 8130-7 Special Flight Permit)