Van's Aircraft RV-12 Pilot Operating Handbook

Summary of RV-12

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    Revision description: all page number references use the revised section numbers. 1) page: ii rev 9 : delete the text: "& abbreviated checklist" from page ii. Page: iii rev 9 : delete the text; "& abbreviated checklist" from page iii. 2) page: iii rev 9 : in the note: "... 2-6, 2-7, 4-2 & 6-5 ..." s...

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    Revision: 9 date: 12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook i rv-12 pilot's operating handbook aircraft serial number: _____________________ aircraft n number: ________________________.

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision: 9 ii rv-12 pilot's operating handbook revision summary section revision date cover page 9 12/03/14 1 2 12/03/14 2 5 12/03/14 3 3 12/03/14 4 3 12/03/14 5 2 04/03/14 6 4 12/03/14 7 6 12/03/14 8 4 12/03/14 9 3 12/03/14 front cover 9 12/03/14 rear cover 9 12/03/14.

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    Revision: 9 date: 12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook iii table of contents cover page i revision summary ii table of contents iii introduction iv sect 1 general information 1-1 sect 2 operating limitations 2-1 sect 3 emergency procedures 3-1 sect 4 normal procedures 4-1 sect 5 performance 5-1...

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision: 9 iv rv-12 pilot's operating handbook introduction the aircraft is compliant with the following standards design f 2245 construction f 2563 continued airworthiness f 2295 pilot operating handbook f 2746 manufacture contact information for an slsa aircraft van’s aircraft, inc...

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    Revision:2 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 1-1 section 1 general information index general information 1-1 general information this manual has been prepared to inform the pilot of the features and systems incorporated in the rv-12. Recommended operating procedures and performance data...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:2 1-2 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook summary of performance specifications gross weight 1320 lb top speed (@ gross weight) 117 kcas cruise (@ gross weight, 5500rpm) 114 kcas range (@gw, 5500rpm, 7500ft, 30 min reserve) 425 nm rate of climb (@ gross weight, v y 75 kcas, sea l...

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    Revision:5 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 2-1 section 2 operating limitations index general 2-1 airspeed limitations 2-3 ceiling 2-4 flight load factors 2-4 prohibited maneuvers 2-4 powerplant limitations 2-5 fuel limitations 2-6 airspeed/powerplant indicator markings 2-7 operating l...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:5 2-2 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 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...

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    Revision:5 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 2-3 airspeed limitations airspeed designation cas (kts) stall flaps down (@ gross weight 1320 lb) (v so ) 41 stall (@ gross weight 1320 lb) (v s ) 45 flap operating range (v so – v fe ) 41-82 normal operating range (green arc) 45-108 maneuver...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:5 2-4 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 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.

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    Revision:5 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 2-5 powerplant limitations tachometer caution range (yellow arc) 1400 to 1800 rpm normal range (green arc) 1800 to 5500 rpm caution range (yellow arc) 5500 to 5800 rpm maximum (red line) 5800 rpm cylinder head temperature normal in cruise (gr...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:5 2-6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook fuel limitations fuel type 100 ll aviation fuel or (91 aki) premium unleaded automotive capacity 19.8 us gallons unusable fuel shallow climbs, lvl or descending flight:0 us gallons vx climb: 3 us gallons climbs: 4 us gallons warning when ...

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    Revision:5 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook elsa 2-7 airspeed/powerplant indicator markings limitations are displayed electronically. Operating limitations limitations are displayed electronically. Passenger warning displayed on instrument panel this aircraft is an experimental light- ...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:5 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 2-8 elsa miscellaneous placards n number on outside of aircraft, 2 places stainless steel data plate on outside of aircraft n number on instrument panel experimental placard on baggage bulkhead instrument panel switches and fuses are all labe...

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    Revision:5 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook slsa 2-7 airspeed/powerplant indicator markings limitations are displayed electronically. Operating limitations limitations are displayed electronically. Passenger warning displayed on instrument panel this aircraft was manufactured in accord...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:5 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 2-8 slsa miscellaneous placards n number on outside of aircraft, 2 places stainless steel data plate on outside of aircraft n number on instrument panel light-sport placard on baggage bulkhead instrument panel switches and fuses are all label...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook section 3 emergency procedures index general 3-2 fire 3-3 engine fire during start 3-3 engine fire in flight 3-4 electrical fire 3-4 generator/electrical failure 3-5 engine malfunction 3-8 engine failure on take-off 3-8 engine air restart 3-9...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook general this section covers the recommended procedures to follow during emergency and adverse flight conditions. As it is not possible to define every type of emergency that may occur, it is the pilot’s responsibility to use sound judgment ba...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook fire engine fire during start if the fire is believed to be confined to the intake or exhaust system (result of flooding engine): continue cranking engine with starter choke – push open throttle – full open inspect aircraft thoroughly for dam...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook engine fire in flight fuel shut-off valve – pull up-off ignition switches – both off effect an expedited descent and land immediately radio – mayday 121.5 mhz (or frequency in use) warning do not attempt to restart engine. Master switch – off...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook generator/electrical failure warning electrical fuel pump operation depends upon sufficient battery power. Monitor the fuel pressure provided by the mechanical engine driven pump if the electrical pump has been shut off using the master switc...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook skyview/ g3x 3-5 generator/electrical failure warning electrical fuel pump operation depends upon sufficient battery power. Monitor the fuel pressure provided by the mechanical engine driven pump if the electrical pump has been shut off using...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook engine malfunction engine failure on take-off warning in the event of engine failure, the control stick must be immediately and aggressively moved forward to prevent loss of airspeed. Airspeed – 60 kts (55 kts minimum) if airborne and suffici...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook engine air restart maintain airspeed – 60 kts (55 kts minimum) ignition switches – both on fuel pump – check fuse (illuminated if blown) fuel shut-off valve – check on - down choke – check open - push if restart not possible, change throttle ...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook little or no oil pressure is usually caused by a failed pressure relief valve, pump, loss of oil, high oil temperature or a defective gauge. A landing should be made as soon as practical using minimum rpm changes. Plan a “precautionary landin...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook landing emergencies precautionary landing approach a precautionary landing approach should be used whenever power is still available but a complete power failure is considered imminent. Maintain a higher and closer pattern than normal in atte...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook forced landing (complete power failure) if the engine cannot be restarted in flight, trim the aircraft to the recommended glide speed. Remain within gliding distance of the intended point of landing. Maintain a higher and closer pattern than ...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook ditching should it become necessary to make a forced landing over water, follow the “forced landing procedures” in addition to the following: land into wind if high winds are evident or parallel to swells with calm winds flaps – up (allows hi...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook unusual flight conditions severe turbulence to prevent overstressing the aircraft do not exceed 108 kts in rough air. To minimize personal discomfort, decrease the cas below 90 kts. Maintain a level flight attitude rather than flying by refer...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook spins if a spin is inadvertently entered, immediate recovery should be initiated. The recovery procedure is as follows: throttle – closed rudder – full deflection opposite direction of rotation stabilator – slightly forward of neutral aileron...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook in-flight overstress should an overstress occur due to exceeding the airspeed or load factor limits, aggressive maneuvering should be terminated immediately. Fly at a reduced airspeed (65 – 75 kts) to a suitable landing point. Do not under an...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 4-1 section 4 normal operating procedures index general 4-1 preflight inspection 4-2 engine starting 4-6 taxiing 4-7 before take-off 4-8 take-off (normal) 4-9 take-off (obstacle) 4-9 take-off (soft field) 4-10 climb 4-10 cruise 4-11 descent 4...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 4-2 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook preflight inspection cabin canopy – open check condition, operation flight control locks - remove fuel tank – check fuel level on mechanical fuel gauge (no take-off with less than 4 gallons fuel) master switch – on stall warning vane – ac...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 4-3 fuselage (left side) controls – connected static port – clean & open empennage vertical stabilizer – check condition stabilator – check condition, freedom of movement anti-servo tab – check condition, proper attachment rudder – check cond...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 4-4 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook nose section transponder antenna – check condition & security muffler – check condition, security of attachment cowl door - open coolant – level check engine oil – check quantity, color, and clarity remove oil tank cover. Turn propeller b...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 4-5 pre-start efis - power-up (d-180/skyview) by holding left button depressed until screen flashes white then release button passenger briefing - performed seat belt/shoulder harness/crotch strap – fastened & snug canopy – closed and latched...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 4-6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook engine start caution do not start engine with outside air temperature below -13 f (-25 c) or above 120 f (50 c). Fuel pressure – normal throttle – cold start – fully closed warm start – 1/8 in open choke – cold start – pull tee handle out...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 4-7 taxiing taxi operations during high winds requires the conventional use of the flight controls. With a head wind or quartering head wind, place the control stick full aft and into the wind. With a tail wind or quartering tail wind, use th...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 4-8 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook before takeoff brakes – hold flight controls – check flight instruments – check & set fuel valve – check open fuel quantity indication - check (no take-off with less than 4 gallons fuel) trim – set for takeoff flaps – set for takeoff 1 st...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 4-9 take-off (normal) control stick – half way between neutral and aft throttle – smoothly full open stabilator control – raise nose just clear of ground, release back pressure on stick as required rotate – lift off 50-55 kts cas climb – 75 k...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 4-10 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook take-off (soft field) for soft field take-off, use the normal take-off procedures with the following exceptions: flaps – 1 st detent stabilator control – raise nose to take-off attitude lift-off – as early as possible after lift-off – le...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 4-11 cruise level-off – trim airspeed – accelerate to desired cruise airspeed flaps – check up throttle – set rpm to cruise power (5500 rpm max) trim – as required engine gauges – check descent throttle – reduce as desired flight instruments ...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 4-12 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook landing seat belt – pilot and passenger – fastened & snug brakes – check firm then release ignition switch – both on throttle – as desired to control rate of descent trim - as required flaps – as desired (below 82 kts cas) approach speed...

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    Revision:3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 4-13 landing (obstacle) use of normal landing procedures in addition: flaps – full down approach airspeed – 55 kts throttle – as desired to control rate of descent slip aircraft as necessary to increase rate of descent warning a relatively hi...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:3 4-14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook shutdown throttle – idle elt – check light off & check signal on 121.5 mhz ignition – both off avionics – off master – off tie down – chock two wheels min post ignition - due to hot weather ignition – both on choke – on ignition - 3 seco...

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    Revision:2 date:04/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 5-1 section 5 flight performance index general 5-1 airspeed calibration 5-2 stall speeds 5-2 take-off & climb performance 5-3 landing performance 5-5 cruise performance & fuel burn 5-6 general this data is to inform the pilot what can be expe...

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    Date:04/03/14 revision:2 5-2 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook airspeed calibration table calibrated airspeed indicated airspeed skyview g3x 45 45 45 50 50 50 55 54 55 60 58 60 65 65 65 70 69 70 75 75 75 80 78 80 85 84 85 90 89 90 100 100 100 110 110 110 120 120 120 130 130 130 140 140 140 150 150 15...

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    Revision:2 date:04/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 5-3 take-off & climb performance @ 1320lb press altitude (ft) temp (ºf) take-off distance (ft) max rate of climb (ft/min) ground roll 50 ft obstcl sea level 0 589 1091 1156 20 641 1188 1069 40 696 1291 985 60 750 1397 906 80 812 1519 831 100 ...

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    Date:04/03/14 revision:2 5-4 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook take-off & climb performance @ 1050 lb press altitude (ft) temp (ºf) take-off distance (ft) max rate of climb (ft/min) ground roll 50 ft obstcl sea level 0 471 951 1455 20 513 1034 1345 40 557 1122 1241 60 600 1212 1141 80 650 1314 1046 1...

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    Revision:2 date:04/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 5-5 landing performance – zero wind density altitude (ft) approach speed (kcas) landing distance (ft) ground roll 50 ft obstcl 0 55 525 1550 2500 55 565 1615 5000 55 610 1695 7500 55 660 1770 notes: 1) decrease the distances shown by 10% for ...

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    Date:04/03/14 revision:2 5-6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook cruise performance de n s ity a ltit ud e (ft) rp m t a s (k t s ) f ue l b urn (g a l/hr) e co no m y (nm/g a l) e ndur a nc e h:mm ra ng e (nm) 2500 5500 116 5.7 20.2 3:24 394 5000 103 4.4 23.4 4:25 456 5000 5500 114 5.0 22.7 3:53 443 5...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook section 6 weight & balance index general 6-1 installed equipment list 6-3 sample loading problem 6-5 loading graph 6-7 flight envelope 6-8 general it is the pilot’s responsibility to ensure that the aircraft is loaded properly and within the ...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook installed equipment list item weight lb location in moment in-lb dynon d-180 56.62 garmin gtx 327 55.3 gtx 327 tray 53.71 garmin gtx 328 53.86 gtx 328 tray 53.88 garmin sl-40 53.76 sl-40 tray 47.69 garmin x95/6 58.08 flightcom fc 403 56.48 ar...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook installed equipment list item weight lb location in moment in-lb dynon sv-d1000 57.90 dynon sv-ems-220 47.12 dynon sv-xpndr- 261 47.66 dynon sv-bat-320 54.58 dynon sv-adahrs- 200 141.73 dynon sv-gps-250 43.13 garmin gtr200 54.13 ack 406 96.18...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook installed equipment list item weight lb location in moment in-lb garmin gdu 460 57.90 garmin gdu 465 57.90 garmin gmc 305 57.57 garmin gea 24 47.12 garmin gtx 23es 50.93 garmin gmu 22 141.73 tcw ibbs-12v- 3ah 50.73 garmin gsu 25 118.76 garmin...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook sample loading problem item arm (in.) (limits 80.49- 85.39) sample airplane weight (lb) moment (in-lb) empty weight with oil & coolant 81.93 738 60468 pilot 78.85 190 14982 passenger 78.85 190 14982 baggage 110.81 50 5541 fuel (6 lb/gal) 110....

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:4 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook your airplane item arm (in.) (limits 80.49- 85.39) weight (lb) moment (in-lb) empty weight with oil & coolant pilot 78.85 passenger 78.85 baggage 110.81 fuel (6 lb/gal) 110.28 takeoff weight & moment 6-6.

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 6-1 loading graph 6-7.

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:4 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 6-2 flght envelope 6-8.

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook section 7 description of aircraft & systems index general 7-1 powerplant summary 7-2 operating weights & loading 7-3 aircraft specifications 7-4 aircraft three view 7-6 electrical system 7-7 fuel system 7-9 7-1.

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision:6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook powerplant summary engine description make rotax 912 uls displacement 1352 cc ignition ducati double cdi carburetors bing altitude compensating rated horsepower 100 hp @ 5800 rpm (5 minutes maximum) 95 hp @ 5500 rpm (continuous) propeller ma...

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook operating weights & loading category max weight center of gravity range light sport 1320 lb 80.49” to 85.39” (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 l...

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision:6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook rv-12 aircraft specifications exterior dimensions span 26 ft 9 in length 20 ft 7 in height 8 ft 4 in wing area 127 ft 2 weights empty weight 725 lb (typical) gross weight 1320 lb loadings wing loading 10.4 lb/ft 2 power loading 13.2 lb/hp pe...

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook performance (1320 lb) speed top speed 117 kts cruise 5500rpm 7500 ft 114 kts cruise 5000rpm 7500 ft 101 kts stall - flaps up 45 kts ground performance take-off distance 700 ft landing distance 525 ft climb/ceiling rate of climb 900 ft/min cei...

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision:6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 7-1 rv-12 three view 7-6.

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 7-2 electrical system d-180 7 -7.

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision:6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 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

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 7-2 electrical system skyview 7 -7.

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision:6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 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.

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 7-2 electrical system skyview ap-knob modules 7 -7.

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision:6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 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 skyview ap-knob 7-8 modules.

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 7-2 electrical system g3x 7-7.

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    Date: 12/03/14 revision:6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 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 g3x g3x 7-7.

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    Revision:6 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook figure 7-4 fuel system fuel return line coarse screen sending unit mechanical fuel gauge fuel valve fuel flow transducer right carburetor filler cap (vented) & filler neck electric fuel pump fuel manifold fuel pressure transducer left carbure...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 8-1 section 8 aircraft ground handling & servicing index torques 8-1 fuel 8-2 oil 8-3 coolant 8-4 spark plugs 8-4 exhaust 8-4 tires & tubes 8-4 wing removal/installation 8-5 torque table 8-1 rotax 912uls ft-lb in-lb n-m oil tank drain screw 1...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:4 8-2 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook fuel octane rating 91 aki (premium) too low an octane rating will cause pre-ignition and detonation, which can damage the piston ring grooves, skirt and crown. Fuel evaporates and quickly loses its octane rating by osmosis when it lies in...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 8-3 oil specifications high quality 4-stroke motorcycle oil with gear additives and a “sf” or “sg” api classification. Type if running unleaded fuel use full-synthetic or semi-synthetic oils. If running 100ll avgas more than 30% of the time u...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision:4 8-4 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook coolant type 50% long life antifreeze concentrate without sulfates and phosphates, with anticorrosion additives designed for aluminum mixed with 50% distilled or de-mineralized water. Spark plugs type socket electrode gap ngk dcpr8e 16mm ...

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    Revision:4 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 8-5 wing removal/installation removal and installation of the wings requires two people, one to hold the wing at the tip end and the second person to hold the stub end of the wing. The person handling the tip end of the wing must hold the fla...

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    Revision: 3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 9-1 section 9 supplementary information index familiarization flight procedures 9-1 take-off & climb normal take-off followed by climb at 75 kt ias to selected target altitude (suggest 3,000 to 4,000 ft agl) strive to maintain target airspee...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision: 3 9-2 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook for added challenge, increase maximum bank angle to 60° and/or begin and end turns with the nose pointed at pre- selected points on the horizon. Strive to keep slip/skid ball centered while rolling into and out of turns. Strive to mainta...

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    Revision: 3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 9-3 lower flaps to full deflection and repeat exercises listed above using target airspeed of 55 kt ias. Raise flaps and re-establish level hands-off flight at 60 kt ias. Stalls, power-off reduce power to idle and maintain wings level flight...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision: 3 9-4 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook stalls, power-on establish full power, wings level climb at 65 kt ias. Increase nose-up attitude by approximately 15° and maintain that attitude as airspeed decays to the stall. Stall will be noted by the nose pitching-down abruptly and ...

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    Revision: 3 date:12/03/14 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook 9-5 strive to maintain airspeed while varying descent rate as little as possible. Strive to make pitch and power adjustments as small and as smooth as possible. Approach & landing enter the landing pattern at target airspeed and altitude. Ma...

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    Date:12/03/14 revision: 3 9-6 rv-12 pilot's operating handbook apply brakes if/as required to stop before the end of the runway or make the next runway turn-off. Raise flaps and taxi back to parking. Strive to use the brakes as little as possible while maintaining control using rudder and throttle. ...

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