Van's Aircraft RV 12iS User Manual

Rev: 2 Date: 11/15/18
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SERVICE
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WARNING:
P
AINT OR SOLVENT MUST USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
▲ WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF BODY FILLER ON THE AIRCRAFT.
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WARNING:
DO
NOT
DAMAGE ANY RIVET HEADS WHEN PREPARING A SURFACE
FOR TOUCH-UP PAINT.
■
CAUTION:
E
XPOSED STEEL MUST BE CLEANED AND COATED WITH PRIMER OR
POWDER COAT TOUCH-UP PAINT.
■
CAUTION:
A
NY SCRATCH THAT MAY HAVE PENETRATED THE
A
LCLAD COATING
MUST BE CLEANED AND PRIMED PROPERLY.
SUPPLIES
SPECIAL TOOLS
EXPENDABLE
♦
Scotchbrite® type pad
♦ Sandpaper (various grades)
♦
Touch-up paint
♦ Primer
♦ Decorative touch-up paint
REPLACEABLE
♦
None
SERVICE SCHEDULE PROCEDURES
POWDER COAT REPAIR
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WARNING:
I
F CRACKS
,
PENETRATING RUST OR CORROSION ARE FOUND IN THE
COATING SURFACE OF POWDER-COATED, PRIMED OR PAINTED PARTS, THE PART
SHOULD BE CAREFULLY INSPECTED UNDER THE COATING FOR MATERIAL DAMAGE. IF
IN DOUBT THE PART SHOULD BE REPLACED.

Van's Aircraft RV 12iS Specifications

General

Type	Light Sport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Van's Aircraft
Model	RV-12iS
Engine	Rotax 912 iS
Horsepower	100 hp
Service Ceiling	14, 000 ft (4, 267 m)
Seating Capacity	2
Max Takeoff Weight	1, 320 lb (599 kg)
Gross Weight	1, 320 lb (599 kg)
Fuel Capacity	20 US gal (76 L)
Stall Speed	45 knots
Rate of Climb	800 ft/min (4.06 m/s)