Van's Aircraft RV 12iS, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Rev: 2 Date: 11/15/18
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Check the fiberglass fairing for condition and security.
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Check for interference or signs of wear from the rudder.
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Look through the forward spar lightening holes to inspect the rear spar, ribs, and rib
flanges for cracks.
R
UDDER
• Check the main skin for damage or deformation.
• Sight along each rivet pattern for any inconsistent rivet profile among similar properly
installed rivets.
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Check the spar and hinge brackets for cracks, deformation and signs of fatigue,
especially the areas surrounding the hinge brackets.
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Check the fiberglass fairing for condition and security.
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Check the rudder control horn for coating damage. Inspect for cracks, missing
fasteners and deformation on the control horn and rudder bottom rib.
• Inspect the control cable swages, link fasteners and attach area on the control horn
for signs of wear or fatigue.
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Check the rudder stops on the lower hinge for wear or deformation.
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Make sure the rudder swings smoothly.
S
TABILATOR
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Check the skins for damage or deformation.
• Check the main skin fasteners by sighting along each rivet pattern for any
inconsistent rivet profile among similar properly installed rivets.
• Inspect the Anti-Servo Tab hinges, fasteners, and safety wire for wear and security.
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Inspect the spar box for cracks, deformation or signs of fatigue, especially the areas
surrounding the control horns, hinge brackets, and counterbalance brackets.
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Use an Inspection mirror to inspect the ribs for cracks or deformation.
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Inspect the coating on the control horn brackets. If damaged, inspect for cracks.
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Inspect the control horns and fasteners for wear and security.
• Check the control cable fasteners for security and signs of wear.
• Check the counterbalance arm for straightness and for interior/exterior corrosion.
Make sure the counterbalance weights are secure and the fasteners are in good
condition.
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Inspect the hinge brackets, stops, and fasteners for signs of wear and security.
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The stabilator must swing smoothly and be limited only by the hinge stops. Make
sure that both hinge brackets on the tail cone contact their corresponding hinge stop
on the stabilator squarely and simultaneously, just prior to the control stick hitting its
stops.
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NTI
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ERVO
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AB
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TRIM
S
ERVO
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Check the anti-servo tab skins for damage or deformation.
• Check the anti-servo tab fasteners by sighting along each rivet pattern for any