Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev.5
12-1
OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12-2
Components ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12-2
Engine ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12-3
Rotax 912ULS ..................................................................................................................................................... 12-3
Spark Plugs ...................................................................................................................................................... 12-3
Ignition .............................................................................................................................................................. 12-3
SERVICE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12-3
Supplies ................................................................................................................................................................... 12-4
Tools .................................................................................................................................................................... 12-4
Expendable .......................................................................................................................................................... 12-4
Replaceable ......................................................................................................................................................... 12-4
General ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12-4
Cowling removal .................................................................................................................................................. 12-4
Spark plug replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 12-5
Oil filter replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 12-5
Engine oil level check .......................................................................................................................................... 12-6
Engine coolant level check .................................................................................................................................. 12-6
Air filter removal ................................................................................................................................................... 12-7
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 12-7
Carburetor Syncronization ................................................................................................................................... 12-7
Throttle Cable Hookup ....................................................................................................................................... 12-10
Vacuum Gauge Hookup .................................................................................................................................... 12-10
Off Idle Setting ................................................................................................................................................... 12-12
Idle Speed Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................... 12-12
Verify Functionality of Throttle Return Spring .................................................................................................... 12-14
Throttle Spring Replacement ............................................................................................................................ 12-15
Service Schedule Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 12-16
Cowl hinge pin lubrication .................................................................................................................................. 12-16
Oil Hose Replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 12-16
Cooling Hose Replacement ............................................................................................................................... 12-17
Manifold Pressure Hose Replacement .............................................................................................................. 12-17
Cylinder, Piston , and Valve Assembly Replacement ........................................................................................ 12-18
Engine Replacement ......................................................................................................................................... 12-19
CHAPTER 12 - FIREWALL FORWARD

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Van's Aircraft
Model	RV-12
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English