Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev. 8
1–8
TOOLS AND EXPENDABLES
There are many aircraft tool suppliers available. An Internet search can be conducted to
determine which supplier can provide the necessary tools
♦
Combination
wrenches:
 1/4
 5/16
 11/32
 3/8
 7/16 (2)
 1/2
 9/16
 11/16
 1 1/2
♦ Ratchet
♦ Sockets:
 5/16
 11/32
 3/8
 7/16
 1/2
 9/16
 3/4
 1 1/2
 10 mm
 11 mm
 13 mm
♦
Allen wrenches:
 3/16
 1/4
 5/16
 4mm
 5mm
 6mm
 8mm
♦
Torque wrench
(in/lbs & ft/lbs)
♦ 5/8 or 16 mm
spark plug socket
♦ Screwdrivers:
 #2 Phillips
 #3 Phillips
 3/16 Flat Blade
♦ Power-drill
♦ #30 drill bit
♦ Blind rivet tool
♦ Straight edge
♦ Razor knife
♦ Flashlight
♦ Step ladder
♦ Wire cutters
♦ Battery charger
♦ Multi-meter
♦ Syringes
♦
Wooden dowels 1/2 - 1 inch dia.
and 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in. dia.
♦ Oil Filter wrench
♦ Oil Filter cutter and mallet
♦ Two 25 in. padded stands
each rated to support a
minimum of 500 pounds
♦ Container (various sizes,
suitable for petroleum)
♦ 24-inch length of 1/2-inch I.D. fuel
hose
♦ Scouring pad or equivalent
♦ Sandpaper (various grades)
♦ Spark plug gap tool (wire type)
♦ Compression tester
♦ Magnifying Glass
♦ Small square
♦ Tire air pressure gauge
♦ Needle nose pliers
♦ 5-inch “C” clamp
♦ Terminal crimping tool
♦ Locking (vice grip style) pliers
♦ 2 1/2 x 3/16 bolt, washer, nut
♦ Vacuum gauge set
♦ Portable weight scale (tension type)
♦ Fire extinguisher
♦ Pump style oil can with hose
♦ Safety wire twisting pliers
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NOTE:
T
OOLS DIFFER IN SIZE AND CONFIGURATION
.
T
HE FOLLOWING
ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ONLY EXAMPLES OF WHAT A TOOL MAY LOOK LIKE
.
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NOTE:
T
HIS TOOL LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE TOOLS SUGGESTED FOR THE
INSPECTION PROCEDURES.
TOOLS

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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