Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev. 6
5-14
IN CENTER SECTION:
1. Tap out the bushing from the non-flanged end of the bushing.
2. Tap the new bushing into place with the flanged end toward the wing spars.
IN WING SPARS:
3. Tap out the bushing from the non-flanged end of the bushing.
4. Tap the new bushing into place with the flanged end to be on the forward side of
the wing spar.
CANOPY AND FRAME REMOVAL
Tools
7/16 socket
Expendable
None
Replaceable
Canopy and Frame
Canopy struts
Service Rating
Line
Minimum Certification
LSA-RM or A&P
Additional
References
KAI
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CAUTION:
B
E PREPARED WITH A HELPER OR SUPPORT STAND TO HANDLE THE
WEIGHT AND AWKWARDNESS OF THE OBJECT TO BE REMOVED.
1. Open and support the canopy. (Easiest with a partner)
2. Remove the strut hardware; bolts (2).
3. Remove the pivot hardware; bolts (2), and bushings (2).
4. Remove canopy and frame.
INSTALLATION
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CAUTION:
D
O NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE CANOPY STRUT HARDWARE
.
A
LLOW
THE CANOPY STRUT APPROXIMATELY
1/64 INCH OF TOTAL MOVEMENT ALONG
THE BOLT SHANK.
1. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure.

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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