Van's Aircraft RV-12 Pilot Operating Handbook

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Pilot Operating Handbook

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section numbers.
1) Page: ii REV 9: Delete the text: "& ABBREVIATED CHECKLIST" from page ii.
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2) Page: iii REV 9: In the NOTE: "... 2-6, 2-7, 4-2 & 6-5 ..." SB (revised and
reordered) "...3-5, 6-3, 7-7 & 7-8..."
3) Reorder the contents of the following sections. Section Rev levels remain with
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Section 7 Rev 6: Move contents of Section 2 to Section 7
Section 2 Rev 5: Move contents of Section 3 to Section 2
Section 6 Rev 4: Move contents of Section 4 to Section 6
Section 3 Rev 3: Move contents of Section 6 to Section 3
Section 4 Rev 3: Move contents of Section 7 to Section 4
Section 9 Rev 3: Move contents of Section 10 to Section 9
Contents of Section 9 to added to end of Section 2.
4) Page: iv REV 9: Add; " Data Location and Contact; Information for recovery of
certification documentation should Van's Aircraft Inc. lose its ability to support this
aircraft. www.vansaircraft.com
5) Page: 2-2 REV 5: Add statement: "WARNING Flight into IFR/IMC is
prohibited." Remove "WARNING Flight into IFR is prohibited."
Page: ELSA 2-7 REV 5: Add statement: "WARNING FLIGHT INTO IMC IS
PROHIBITED."
Page: SLSA 2-7 REV 5: Add statement: "WARNING FLIGHT INTO IMC IS
PROHIBITED."
6) Page: 2-3 REV 5: Add line: "AIRSPEED DESIGNATION, TAS (kts)" above the
line "Never Exceed (VNE – red line) 136
7) Page: 8-2 REV 4: Add statement: "CAUTION Use of poor quality fuel or winter
blend fuels in hot conditions may result in vapor lock."
8) Figure numbers revised.
9) Page: 1-2 REV 2: Add Summary of Performance Specifications per ASTM
F2746-12

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  • Page 1 Contents of Section 9 to added to end of Section 2. 4) Page: iv REV 9: Add; " Data Location and Contact; Information for recovery of certification documentation should Van's Aircraft Inc. lose its ability to support this aircraft. www.vansaircraft.com 5) Page: 2-2 REV 5: Add statement: "WARNING Flight into IFR/IMC is...
  • Page 2 Revision: 9 Date: 12/03/14 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK Aircraft Serial Number: _____________________ Aircraft N Number: ________________________ RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 3 Date: 12/03/14 Revision: 9 REVISION SUMMARY SECTION REVISION DATE COVER PAGE 12/03/14 12/03/14 12/03/14 12/03/14 12/03/14 04/03/14 12/03/14 12/03/14 12/03/14 12/03/14 FRONT COVER 12/03/14 REAR COVER 12/03/14 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Please remove all pages that do not correspond to your EFIS. Specific EFIS type is noted next to the page number. Pages 2-7 and 2-8 correspond to ELSA or SLSA aircraft. Please remove the pages that do not correspond to your particular aircraft. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    For an SLSA Aircraft Van’s Aircraft, Inc. 14401 Keil Rd NE Aurora, Oregon 97002 Phone: 503-678-6545 Data Location and Contact Information for recovery of certification documentation should Van's Aircraft Inc. lose its ability to support this aircraft: www.vansaircraft.com RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 6: Sect

    It is strongly recommended that the pilot be familiar with the aircraft, the RV-12 FTS, and this manual prior to flight. The words “WARNING”, “CAUTION”, and “NOTE” are used throughout the manual with the following definitions: WARNING An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc.
  • Page 7 Shallow Climbs, Lvl or Descending Flight:0 US Gallons Vx Climb: 3 US Gallons Climbs: 4 US Gallons Approved Fuel Types 100 LL Aviation Fuel or (91 AKI) Premium Unleaded Automotive Maximum Engine Power 100 Hp @ 5800 (5 minutes maximum) RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 8 The aircraft placards, instrument color markings, and audio warnings are to be the authority if an inconsistency exists with this manual. WARNING All operating limitations must be strictly adhered to for reasons of safety and serviceability. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 9 Date:12/03/14 Revision:5 FLIGHT OPERATIONS The RV-12 is designed for operation in the Light Sport Category. Daytime flight in VFR conditions only is approved providing that the aircraft is operating as specified under Part 91 of the Federal Air Regulations (F.A.R.’s).
  • Page 10 Maximum safe airspeed, not to be exceeded at any time. Not to be exceeded except in smooth air only and then with caution. Not to be exceeded with flaps extended. No full or abrupt control movements allowed above this airspeed. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 11 Date:12/03/14 Revision:5 CEILING Service Ceiling Estimated 12,000 ft FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS Category Limit Load Factor Light Sport Category +4.0g/-2.0g PROHIBITED MANEUVERS AEROBATICS PROHIBITED! Intentional spinning prohibited RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 12 Maximum (red line) 7.2 psi Minimum (red line) 2.2 psi Fuel Pressure (using engine driven pump other than 893110, 893114, or 893115) Normal Range 2.2 to 5.8 psi Maximum (red line) 5.8 psi Minimum (red line) 2.2 psi RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 13 When the fuel level is less than 4 US Gallons, extreme caution should be used during climbs to ensure that the tank outlet remains submerged. Prolonged high pitch angles (greater than 8 deg nose up), may result in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 14 Limitations are displayed electronically. PASSENGER WARNING Displayed on instrument panel THIS AIRCRAFT IS AN EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT- SPORT AIRCRAFT AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD AIRCRAFT WARNING FLIGHT INTO IMC IS PROHIBITED RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK ELSA 2-7...
  • Page 15 Autopilot disconnect adjacent to switch (If optional Autopilot installed) 12 Volt Power Outlet 5A max adjacent to power outlet Music Input adjacent to receptacle ELT label adjacent to instrument panel switch Spare fuse holder fuse positions labeled RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK 2-8 ELSA...
  • Page 16 Displayed on instrument panel THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS AND DOES NOT CONFORM TO STANDARD CATEGORY AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS INTENTIONAL SPINS PROHIBITED WARNING FLIGHT INTO IMC IS PROHIBITED RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK SLSA 2-7...
  • Page 17 No Push placards (2 places) on anti-servo tab Autopilot disconnect adjacent to switch 12 Volt Power Outlet 5A max adjacent to power outlet Music Input adjacent to receptacle ELT label adjacent to instrument panel switch Spare fuse holder fuse positions labeled RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK 2-8 SLSA...
  • Page 18 ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE INDICATIONS LANDING EMERGENCIES 3-11 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING APPROACH 3-11 FORCED LANDING (COMPLETE POWER FAILURE) 3-12 DITCHING 3-13 UNUSUAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS 3-14 SEVERE TURBULENCE 3-14 STALLS 3-14 SPINS 3-15 RUNAWAY TRIM MOTOR 3-15 IN-FLIGHT OVERSTRESS 3-16 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 19: General

    It is considered mandatory that the pilot be familiar with this entire manual, in particular, the “Emergency Procedures” section prior to flight. NOTE All airspeeds in this section are calibrated airspeeds (CAS) unless stated otherwise. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 20: Fire

    If fire persists or is not limited to intake or exhaust system:  Fuel Shut-Off Valve – PULL UP-OFF  Electrical and Ignition switches – ALL OFF  Exit Aircraft  Direct fire extinguisher through the air outlet tunnel at the bottom of the cowl RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 21: Engine Fire In Flight

    Electrical Switches – ALL OFF (leave ignition switches  Air Vent – OPEN if necessary for smoke removal and ventilation  Use hand fire extinguisher if available  Land immediately (or as soon as practical if location for safe landing is not available) RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 22 The avionics switch should be switched off and the EFIS and GPS will continue to operate on their internal batteries.  Land as soon as possible as the battery will furnish electrical power for a limited time only. D-180 3-5 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 23 Date:12/03/14 Revision:3 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3-6 D-180 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 24: Generator/Electrical Failure

    Pull the 30A main bus fuse immediately.  Turn OFF all non-essential electrical equipment to conserve battery power.  Land as soon as possible as the battery and EFIS backup battery will furnish electrical power for a limited time only. SKYVIEW/ RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 25 Date:12/03/14 Revision:3 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SKYVIEW/ RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 26 Revision:3 Date:12/03/14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 27: Engine Malfunction

    Maintain flying speed at all times and do not attempt to turn back toward the runway unless sufficient altitude has been achieved.  Master switch - OFF  Touchdown with minimum airspeed particularly if landing on rough terrain. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 28: Engine Air Restart

    High oil temperature is generally a result of loss of oil or overheating (note CHT). If the situation remains unchecked, oil pressure usually drops resulting in possible engine damage. Power should be reduced while maintaining cruise airspeed; land as soon as practical. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 29 A landing should be made as soon as practical using minimum RPM changes. Plan a “Precautionary Landing Approach” as complete engine failure is possible at any time. NOTE (SkyView Only): Zero oil pressure will be indicated if main bus power is removed. 3-10 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 30: Landing Emergencies

    NOTE Slipping the aircraft by cross controlling the rudder and ailerons will increase the rate of descent both with or without flaps. If a crosswind exists, place the lower wing into the wind. 3-11 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 31: Forced Landing (Complete Power Failure)

    On Final Approach c) Airspeed – 60 kts (55 kts minimum) d) Flaps – DOWN after intended point of landing assured  Master switch - OFF  Touchdown with minimum airspeed particularly if landing on rough terrain. 3-12 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 32: Ditching

    Canopy – UNLATCH (just before touchdown)  Contact the water with nose high attitude  After coming to complete stop – EXIT AIRCRAFT NOTE Aircraft cannot be depended upon to provide flotation after contacting the water. 3-13 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 33: Unusual Flight Conditions

    STALLS The RV-12 stall characteristics are conventional. Additionally, the RV-12 is equipped with a vane-type stall warning buzzer that activates approximately 7 kts above stall speed. Aileron control response in a fully stalled condition is marginal. Large aileron deflections will aggravate a near stalled condition and their use is not recommended to maintain lateral control.
  • Page 34: Spins

     Stabilator - HOLD against out of trim condition  Airspeed may be reduced as a way to lessen the amount of stick force required to maintain level flight  Land as soon as possible 3-15 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 35: In-Flight Overstress

    G loadings above that required for straight and level flight. After landing, the aircraft should be inspected by a mechanic or repairman prior to the next flight. 3-16 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 36 NOTE All recommended airspeeds in this section are CALIBRATED AIRSPEEDS (CAS) with the aircraft loaded to the maximum gross weight of 1320 lb. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 37 Left Wing  Wing – CONDITION  Wing Hand Hold – CHECK no free movement  Tie-Down – REMOVE eyelet  Flaperon – CHECK condition, freedom of movement  Flaperon Hinge Brackets - BOLTS - CHECK RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 38 Right Main Landing Gear  Tire – CONDITION, proper inflation 25psi  Brake – CHECK condition, no leakage  Axle Nut – CHECK cotter pin installation  Wheel Bearings – SHAKE WHEEL - CHECK  Wheel Chocks – REMOVE RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 39 Right Air Inlet – CHECK unobstructed  Propeller and Spinner – CHECK condition, security  Pitot – CLEAN & OPEN  Left Air Inlet – CHECK unobstructed  Oil & Coolant Air Duct – CHECK unobstructed  Cowl Door – CLOSED RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 40 Canopy – CLOSED and LATCHED  Fuel Valve – OPEN (push down)  Throttle – ADJUST FRICTION  Master – ON  Ignition – BOTH ON  Avionics Switch – ON  Autopilot Switch - ON RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 41 Oil Pressure – CHECK 12 psi within 10 seconds or immediately shutdown the engine  Ammeter – CHARGING  Choke – OFF CAUTION Limit the use of the starter to 10 seconds duration maximum with a two minute cooling off period between each starter engagement. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 42 The use of the wheel brakes in conjunction with the rudder will assist the pilot in maintaining directional control.  Engine Gauges – CHECK  Brakes – RELEASE  Taxi rpm – 1800–2500 rpm until oil temp over 122° F (50° C) RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 43 Seat Belt, Pilot and Passenger – FASTENED & SNUG  Brakes – RELEASE High power operation (above 3000 RPM) and engine run-up should be made into the wind and kept to a minimum especially during high temperature conditions. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 44  Flaps – 1 DETENT  Hold Brakes – until application of full power  Lift –Off – 50 to 55 kts CAS  Climb – 60 kts (best angle of climb) until clear of obstacle RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 45 Airspeed – Best Rate 75 kts CAS Flaps – UP Best Angle 60 kts CAS Flaps – 1 DETENT Cruise-climb 85 kts CAS Flaps – UP  Trim – AS REQUIRED to hold desired airspeed 4-10 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 46 AS DESIRED (below 82 kts CAS) The descent should be made with enough power to maintain cylinder head and oil temperatures in green arc. If possible, avoid windmilling the engine with the propeller by reducing airspeed or increasing power. 4-11 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 47 4-12 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 48  Throttle – FULL OPEN  Flaps – 1 DETENT  Airspeed – Best Angle 60 kts CAS Flaps – 1 DETENT until clear of obstacle, then Best Rate 75 kts CAS Flaps – UP 4-13 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 49 Place the flaps in the full up position and secure the control stick full aft with the lap belt. 4-14 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 50 The data has been compiled from both estimated calculations and actual flight test using average piloting techniques, with an aircraft and engine in good operating conditions. All information is corrected for standard atmospheric conditions. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 51 Date:04/03/14 Revision:2 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION TABLE CALIBRATED INDICATED AIRSPEED AIRSPEED SKYVIEW STALL SPEEDS (KCAS) GROSS WEIGHT FLAP POSITION 1050 lb 1320 lb ½ DOWN FULL DOWN RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 52 1010 1954 1474 1619 4000 1777 1010 1952 1089 2150 1171 2379 1742 1927 6000 1084 2138 1173 2384 1265 2680 1360 3060 1068 2097 1163 2355 8000 1262 2671 1365 3082 1472 3678 1583 4720 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 53 1197 1160 2000 1303 1057 1416 1539 1673 1277 1081 1397 4000 1528 1672 1830 2008 1499 1651 6000 1821 2012 1012 2233 1088 2497 1787 1990 8000 1010 2226 1092 2511 1178 2877 1267 3387 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 54 SPEED GROUND 50 FT (FT) (KCAS) ROLL OBSTCL 1550 2500 1615 5000 1695 7500 1770 NOTES: Decrease the distances shown by 10% for each 5 kts of headwind. The data given is with flaps fully extended RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 55 5000 23.4 4:25 5000 5500 22.7 3:53 5000 25.3 4:53 7500 5500 25.0 4:14 5000 27.4 5:17 10000 5500 26.9 4:38 5000 29.6 5:45 NOTES: No fuel allowance is made for take-off, climb, descent, or reserve. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 56 All additional changes to the aircraft’s empty weight and CG after the time of manufacture must also be attached to or indicated. From this information and the following instructions, the pilot can easily determine the useful load and proper loading distribution for the aircraft. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 57 Date:12/03/14 Revision:4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 58 GTX 327 53.71 TRAY GARMIN 53.86 GTX 328 GTX 328 53.88 TRAY GARMIN 53.76 SL-40 SL-40 TRAY 47.69 GARMIN 58.08 X95/6 FLIGHTCOM 56.48 FC 403 ARTEX 96.18 ME-406 DYNON 147.73 EDC-10A ODYSSEY 43.56 PC-680 TOTAL ---------- D-180 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 59 Date:12/03/14 Revision:4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK D-180 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 60 LOCATION MOMENT in-lb DYNON 57.90 SV-D1000 DYNON 47.12 SV-EMS-220 DYNON 47.66 SV-XPNDR- DYNON 54.58 SV-BAT-320 DYNON 141.73 SV-ADAHRS- DYNON 43.13 SV-GPS-250 GARMIN 54.13 GTR200 ACK 406 96.18 ODYSSEY 43.56 PC-680 DYNON 54.29 ADS-B TOTAL ---------- SKYVIEW RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 61 Date:12/03/14 Revision:4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SKYVIEW RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 62 50.93 GTX 23ES GARMIN 141.73 GMU 22 50.73 IBBS-12V- GARMIN 118.76 GSU 25 GARMIN 43.13 GA-26C GARMIN GA 43.13 26XM GARMIN 54.13 GTR200 ACK 406 96.18 ODYSSEY 43.56 PC-680 GARMIN 53.42 ADS-B TOTAL ---------- G3X 6-3 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 63 Date:12/03/14 Revision:4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK G3X 6-4 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 64 WEIGHT MOMENT (LIMITS (LB) (IN-LB) 80.49- 85.39) EMPTY WEIGHT 81.93 60468 WITH OIL & COOLANT PILOT 78.85 14982 PASSENGER 78.85 14982 BAGGAGE 110.81 5541 FUEL 110.28 13101 (6 LB/GAL) TAKEOFF WEIGHT & 84.76 1287 109073 MOMENT RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 65 Date:12/03/14 Revision:4 YOUR AIRPLANE ITEM (IN.) WEIGHT MOMENT (LIMITS (LB) (IN-LB) 80.49- 85.39) EMPTY WEIGHT WITH OIL & COOLANT PILOT 78.85 PASSENGER 78.85 BAGGAGE 110.81 FUEL 110.28 (6 LB/GAL) TAKEOFF WEIGHT & MOMENT RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 66 Revision:4 Date:12/03/14 FIGURE 6-1 LOADING GRAPH RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 67 Date:12/03/14 Revision:4 FIGURE 6-2 FLGHT ENVELOPE RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 68 Revision:6 Date:12/03/14 SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT & SYSTEMS INDEX GENERAL POWERPLANT SUMMARY OPERATING WEIGHTS & LOADING AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS AIRCRAFT THREE VIEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 69 Carburetors Bing altitude compensating Rated Horsepower 100 Hp @ 5800 RPM (5 minutes maximum) 95 Hp @ 5500 RPM (continuous) Propeller Make Sensenich Model 2AOR5R70E Fuel See Operating Limitations Oil See Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 70 Center of Gravity Range 80.49” to 85.39” Light Sport 1320 lb (18.4 to 27% Chord) NOTE All measurements are aft of the datum line which is 70 inches forward of the wing leading edge. Baggage 50 lb maximum RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 71: Performance

    Cruise 5500rpm 7500 ft 117 kts Cruise 5000rpm 7500 ft 105 kts Stall - flaps up 41 kts Ground Performance Take-off Distance 600 ft Landing Distance 475 ft Climb/Ceiling Rate of Climb 1135 ft/min Ceiling (estimated) 15,000 ft RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 72 Stall - flaps up 45 kts Ground Performance Take-off Distance 700 ft Landing Distance 525 ft Climb/Ceiling Rate of Climb 900 ft/min Ceiling (estimated) 13,800 ft Range 5500rpm 7500 ft 482 nm Range 5000rpm 7500 ft 534 nm RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 73 Date: 12/03/14 Revision:6 FIGURE 7-1 RV-12 THREE VIEW RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 74 Revision:6 Date:12/03/14 FIGURE 7-2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM D-180 7-7 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 75 Revision:6 CAUTION PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN "OFF" POSITION BEFORE REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7-3 FUSE PANEL DIAGRAM 7-8 D-180 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 76 Revision:6 Date:12/03/14 FIGURE 7-2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SKYVIEW 7-7 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 77 Revision:6 CAUTION PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN "OFF" POSITION BEFORE REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7-3 FUSE PANEL DIAGRAM 7-8 SKYVIEW RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 78 Revision:6 Date:12/03/14 FIGURE 7-2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SKYVIEW AP-KNOB MODULES 7-7 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 79 PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN "OFF" POSITION BEFORE REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7-3 FUSE PANEL DIAGRAM SKYVIEW AP-KNOB 7-8 MODULES RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 80 Revision:6 Date:12/03/14 FIGURE 7-2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK G3X 7-7...
  • Page 81 PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN "OFF" POSITION BEFORE G3X 7-7 REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7-3 FUSE PANEL DIAGRAM RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK 7-8 G3X...
  • Page 82 FINE SCREEN, QUICK DRAIN FUEL RETURN FUEL FLOW LINE TRANSDUCER COARSE FUEL VALVE SCREEN SENDING UNIT ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FUEL TANK (20 GALLON) MECHANICAL FUEL GAUGE FILLER CAP (VENTED) & FILLER NECK FIGURE 7-4 FUEL SYSTEM RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 83 Date: 12/03/14 Revision:6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 7-10 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 84 COOLANT SPARK PLUGS EXHAUST TIRES & TUBES WING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION TORQUE TABLE 8-1 ROTAX 912ULS ft-lb in-lb Oil Tank Drain Screw Oil Filter Hand Tighten Magnetic Plug Water Pump Drain Screw Carburetor Socket Screws Spark Plugs 12mm/16mm RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 85 Remove filler cap, located right side fuselage aft of rear window. Insert fuel nozzle, and add fuel. (Max. 19.8 gallons) Remove fuel nozzle. Replace fuel cap. Remove ground clamp. Wipe away spillage, if any. Visually check fuel level. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 86 Oils with friction modifier additives “anti-friction”, will cause the slipper clutch to slip  Oils for “conventional” aircraft engines  Oils designed for diesel engines with insufficient high temp properties and additives Oil Filter Rotax part number 825 701 RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 87 All three tires are 5.00 x 5 size and either 4 ply load rating or 6 ply load rating tires are acceptable. Inflation Pressure: Nose Tire: 22 psi (optimum)/23 psi (maximum) Main Tires: 25 psi (optimum)/28 psi (maximum) RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 88 2. Remove the right wing assembly and set aside. 3. Remove both of the fuselage pins. 4. Remove the left wing and set aside. INSTALLATION Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
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  • Page 90: Supplementary Information

    Once established in level, hands-off flight perform left and right turns of 180 to 360° heading change using not more than 45° bank. Strive to keep slip/skid ball centered while rolling into and out of turns. Strive to maintain target altitude throughout. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 91 Strive to maintain target altitude throughout. Strive to begin and end turns with the nose exactly on point. Lower flaps to ½ deflection and repeat exercises listed above using target airspeed of 57 kt IAS. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 92 Establish 30° bank turn to the right and repeat above exercise. Establish 30° bank turn to the left and repeat above exercise. Lower flaps to ½ deflection and repeat exercises listed above. Lower flaps to full deflection and repeat exercises listed above. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 93 100 and 110 kt IAS. Initiation of descent should be selected so as to arrive over the landing pattern entry point at proper traffic pattern altitude and target airspeed. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 94 Strive to touch- down on runway centerline. Strive to touch-down as smoothly as possible. Maintain nose-high attitude after touch-down as long as possible after touch-down. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 95 Strive to taxi as straight as possible staying as close to the taxiway centerline as possible. Shut-down the engine and aircraft electrical systems, secure the cockpit, and exit the aircraft. RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK...
  • Page 96: Pilot's Operating Handbook

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