Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev. 6
5-19
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CAUTION:
U
PPER AND LOWER RUDDER HINGES ARE NOT INTERCHANGABLE
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4. Install the new rudder hinge and hardware.
5. Install the rudder assembly.
6. Install the upper and lower tailcone fairing.
STABILATOR HINGE REPLACEMENT
Tools
1/4 drive socket slightly less than
5/8in in diameter. A common
standard 7/16 socket generally
works.
3/8 drive 3/4 socket
Screwdriver
3/8 Wrench
7/16 socket, ratchet and
extension
Needle nose pliers
Hex Bolt 1/4 diameter 3 inches
long (must be threaded at least
50% of its length)
1/4 Flat Washer(2) and Hex Nut
Expendable
Cotter pins
Lock Clips (2)
Loctite 648
Replaceable
Bearing DW4K2X
Service Rating
Line
Minimum Certification
LSA-RM or A&P
Additional
References
KAI
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CAUTION:
B
E PREPARED WITH ADDITIONAL PERSONEL OR TOOLS TO HANDLE THE
WEIGHT AND AWKWARDNESS OF THE OBJECT TO BE REMOVED.
Removing the Stabilator
1. Remove the upper and lower tailcone fairing. (3-4)
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NOTE:
B
EFORE DISCONNECTING THE STABILATOR CONTROL CABLES BE
PREPARED TO PREVENT THE ENDS OF THE CABLES FROM FALLING INTO THE
TAILCONE.
2. Remove the two aft most belly inspection covers.

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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