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Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Van's Aircraft RV-12
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Rev. 6
5-16
NOSE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Tools
9/16 socket
9/16 combo wrench
Expendable
None
Replaceable
None
Service Rating
Preventative
Minimum Certification
Owner and SPC, LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References
Matco user manual
KAI
1. Lift and support the aircraft. (1-16)
2. Remove the axle bolt, washers (2), nut, axle, spacer, and wheel and tire
assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure.
MAIN INNER TUBE REPLACEMENT
Tools
1/2 socket
3/16, 1/4 Allen
Expendable
Inner tube
Safety wire
Replaceable
Main wheel assembly
Tire
Service Rating
Preventative
Minimum Certification
Owner and SPC, LSA-RM,
or A&P
Additional
References
Matco user manual
KAI
1. Lift and support the aircraft. (1-16)
2. Remove the main wheel and tire assembly. (5-15)
3. Remove the brake disc socket-head cap screws (3), and brake disc.
4. Deflate the inner tube.
5. Split the wheel assembly by removing the socket head cap screws (6), washers
(9), and nuts (6).
6. Replace the inner tube. Orient the valve stem to the hole in the wheel and the
colored dot on the tire.
7. SLOWLY inflate the tire. Deflate it fully and re-inflate it SLOWLY a couple more
times to work out any wrinkles in the tube. Inspect for a good seat around the
wheel rim. For final inflation pressure see page 1-14.
8. Reassemble and install the wheel and tire assembly.

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Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

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BrandVan's Aircraft
ModelRV-12
CategoryAircrafts
LanguageEnglish

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