Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev. 8
1–13
LUBRICATION AND CAPACITIES
ENGINE OIL
■
CAUTION:
ONLY
USE
API
CLASS 'SG' OR HIGHER.
■
CAUTION:
DO
NOT
USE
O
ILS
WITH FRICTION MODIFIER
ADDITIVES.
■
CAUTION:
DO
NOT
USE
O
ILS
FOR
“CONVENTIONAL” AIRCRAFT
ENGINES.
■
CAUTION:
DO
NOT
USE
O
ILS
DESIGNED FOR DIESEL ENGINES.
♦ Capacity: 3 ltr (3.2 US qts)
♦ The type of oil to use will be
based on the type of fuel used.
♦ Refer to the Rotax operator’s
manual to determine which oil
type is compatible with the fuel
being used.
♦ See Figure 2 to determine the
viscosity best suited for the use
of the aircraft.
Figure 2: Oil Viscosity
BRAKE FLUID
▲
WARNING:
N
EVER USE AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE FLUID
.
Use Mil Spec 5606A or MIL-PRF-83282
Brake fluid draining, flushing, and replacing instructions Page 7-5.
CAPACITY:
15.4 fl. oz. (US) (.455 liters)

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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