Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev. 6
5-2
OVERVIEW
The RV-12 airframe uses blind (pop style) rivets as the primary fastener. The wings are
removable without the need of tools. Screws, bolts and solid rivets are used where
necessary.
• NOTE: PRIOR TO PERFORMING STRUCTURAL REPAIRS READ CHAPTER 4 FOR LIMITATIONS.
• NOTE: T
HIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
RV-12 KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (KAI) WHEN COMPLETING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCESSES.
▲WARNING:
B
EFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS TURN THE
MASTER SWITCH
'OFF' AND DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE FROM THE
BATTERY.
FUSELAGE
The fuselage will be identified as the forward fuselage and the tailcone. The forward
fuselage is the baggage bulkhead and all airframe parts forward to, and including, the
firewall. The tailcone refers to all of the parts behind the baggage bulkhead, excluding
the empennage fairing and empennage components.

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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