Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev. 6
5-6
EMPENNAGE
The empennage components include the vertical stabilizer, rudder, anti-
servo/trim tab, and stabilator assemblies. The vertical stabilizer front and rear spar
attach to the tailcone. Fiberglass fairings finish the top of the vertical stabilizer and
rudder. The rudder is attached through hinges on the rear spar of the vertical stabilizer.
The stabilator attaches to hinges on the aft bulkhead of the tailcone. The AST attaches
to the rear of and operates in sequence with the stabilator. The AST also functions as a
trim-tab.
Refer to the KAI for empennage component removal and installation.
Figure 11: Empennage

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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