Van's Aircraft RV-12 Maintenance Manual

Rev. 6
5-21
MAIN GEAR REMOVAL
Tools
7/16, 1/2, 9/16 socket
7/16, 1/2, 9/16 combo
wrench
Expendable
Hydraulic fluid
Replaceable
Left Main Gear
Right Main Gear
Outbd Main Gear Attach Brkt
Outbd Wear Plate
Inbd Main Gear Attach Brkt
Inbd Wear Plate
Service Rating
Line
Minimum Certification
LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References
KAI
Matco user manual
1. Lift and support the aircraft. (1-16)
2. Remove the two outboard center section Cover Plates on the belly. (3-4)
3. Drain the hydraulic fluid. (7-5)
4. Disconnect the brake line at the main gear attach bracket.
5. Remove the center bolt, washer, and nut from the inboard main gear attach
bracket.
6. Loosen the remaining inboard and outboard attach bracket hardware.
7. Remove the main gear-leg.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation procedure is reverse of the removal procedure.
2. Add hydraulic fluid and bleed the brake system.
3. Torque all landing gear attach hardware. Remember to account for
prevailing torque.
NOSE GEAR REMOVAL
Tools
3/8, 9/16 socket
Needle nose pliers
Expendable
Cotter pins
Replaceable
None
Service Rating
Line
Minimum Certification
LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References
KAI
1. Remove the top and bottom cowl. (3-4)
2. Lift and support the aircraft. Place an additional support stand at the tail tie down.
(1-16)

Van's Aircraft RV-12 Specifications

General

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