Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev.5
13-6
#2 Phillips screwdriver
3/16 Standard screwdriver
Expendable
None
Replaceable
None
Service Rating
Line
Minimum Certification
LSA-RM or A&P
Additional References
KAI
1. Drain the fuel system. (13-4)
2. Remove the two aft access covers from the fuselage bottom skin. (3-4)
3. Remove the screws (6) that attach the fuel neck to the fuselage. Loosen the hose
clamps and slide the rubber collar up to remove the fuel neck from the fuselage
and fuel tank.
4. Disconnect the fuel sending unit wire.
5. Remove the ELT Antenna Bracket, disconnect the coax cable and set aside.
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CAUTION:
D
OUBLE WRENCH DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE SMALLER OF THE TWO
FUEL LINES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ROTATION OF THE FITTING IN THE FUEL TANK
.
6. Disconnect the two fuel lines from the bottom of the tank.
7. Remove the two bolts from the forward fuel tank attach bracket.
8. Remove the bolt from the aft fuel tank attach bracket.
9. Remove the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure.
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL
Tools
3/8, 7/16 sockets
3/8, 7/16 combination wrenches
Expendable
None
Replaceable
None
Service Rating
Line
Minimum Certification
LSA-RM or A&P
Additional References
KAI
1. Isolate the component from fuel flow with either the fuel shutoff valve or by
draining the fuel tank.
▲WARNING:
B
EFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS TURN THE
MASTER SWITCH
'OFF' AND DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE FROM THE
BATTERY.

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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