Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Page 3: ...OPERATING HANDBOOK REVISION SUMMARY SECTION REVISION DATE COVER PAGE 9 12 03 14 1 2 12 03 14 2 5 12 03 14 3 3 12 03 14 4 3 12 03 14 5 2 04 03 14 6 4 12 03 14 7 6 12 03 14 8 4 12 03 14 9 3 12 03 14 FRO...

Page 4: ...RMANCE 5 1 SECT 6 WEIGHT BALANCE 6 1 EQUIPMENT LIST SECT 7 DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT 7 1 SYSTEMS SECT 8 AIRCRAFT GRND HANDLING SERVICING 8 1 SECT 9 SUPPLEMENTARY 9 1 INFORMATION NOTE Pages 3 5 6 3 7 7 7...

Page 5: ...Continued Airworthiness F 2295 Pilot Operating Handbook F 2746 Manufacture Contact Information For an SLSA Aircraft Van s Aircraft Inc 14401 Keil Rd NE Aurora Oregon 97002 Phone 503 678 6545 Data Loc...

Page 6: ...ors the content of this manual but presents operating procedures at a greater level of detail than can effectively be presented in this manual It is strongly recommended that the pilot be familiar wit...

Page 7: ...Rate of Climb gross weight VY 75 KCAS sea level 906 ft min Stall Flaps Down gross weight VSO 41 KCAS Stall gross weight VS 45 KCAS Total Fuel Capacity 19 8 US Gallons Total Useable Fuel See Warning o...

Page 8: ...MITATIONS 2 7 PASSENGER WARNING 2 7 MISCELLANEOUS PLACARDS 2 8 GENERAL This section lists all power plant and airframe operating limitations These limitations are also indicated in the aircraft in the...

Page 9: ...ry Daytime flight in VFR conditions only is approved providing that the aircraft is operating as specified under Part 91 of the Federal Air Regulations F A R s WARNING Night flight is prohibited unles...

Page 10: ...TAS kts Never Exceed VNE red line 136 Maximum Direct Crosswind Component 11kts Maximum Wind Limitation 30kts NOTE CAS Calibrated airspeed is indicated airspeed IAS corrected for installation and instr...

Page 11: ...RV 12 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CEILING Service Ceiling Estimated 12 000 ft FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS Category Limit Load Factor Light Sport Category 4 0g 2 0g PROHIBITED MANEUVERS AEROBATICS PROHIBITED In...

Page 12: ...mum 122 F Normal in Cruise 190 to 230 F Caution Range yellow arc 230 F to 248 F Maximum red line 248 F Oil Pressure Minimum at Cruise 29 psi Maximum at Cruise 73 psi Maximum Cold red line 100 psi Mini...

Page 13: ...llons Unusable Fuel Shallow Climbs Lvl or Descending Flight 0 US Gallons Vx Climb 3 US Gallons Climbs 4 US Gallons WARNING When the fuel level is less than 4 US Gallons extreme caution should be used...

Page 14: ...tions are displayed electronically OPERATING LIMITATIONS Limitations are displayed electronically PASSENGER WARNING Displayed on instrument panel THIS AIRCRAFT IS AN EXPERIMENTAL LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT...

Page 15: ...nd capacity placard near fuel cap THROTTLE above throttle knob PUSH OPEN on knob end CABIN HEAT above cabin heat knob PULL ON on knob end PULL ON ROTATE TO LOCK below choke control Fuel valve on off p...

Page 16: ...ly OPERATING LIMITATIONS Limitations are displayed electronically PASSENGER WARNING Displayed on instrument panel THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS S...

Page 17: ...dow Fuel type and capacity placard near fuel cap THROTTLE above throttle knob PUSH OPEN on knob end CABIN HEAT above cabin heat knob PULL ON on knob end PULL ON ROTATE TO LOCK below choke control Fuel...

Page 18: ...E 3 5 ENGINE MALFUNCTION 3 8 ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKE OFF 3 8 ENGINE AIR RESTART 3 9 PARTIAL POWER LOSS ROUGH RUNNING 3 9 ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE TEMPERATURE INDICATIONS 3 9 LANDING EMERGENCIES 3 11 PRECA...

Page 19: ...of emergency that may occur it is the pilot s responsibility to use sound judgment based on personal experience and knowledge of the aircraft to determine the best course of action It is considered ma...

Page 20: ...ngine Continue cranking engine with starter Choke PUSH OPEN Throttle FULL OPEN Inspect aircraft thoroughly for damage and cause prior to restart If fire persists or is not limited to intake or exhaust...

Page 21: ...ch a Airspeed 60 kts 55 kts minimum b Flaps DOWN after intended point of landing assured Touchdown with minimum airspeed particularly if landing on rough terrain ELECTRICAL FIRE An electrical fire is...

Page 22: ...rical equipment to conserve battery power The avionics switch should be switched off and the EFIS and GPS will continue to operate on their internal batteries Land as soon as possible as the battery w...

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Page 24: ...by a steady discharge on the ammeter and voltage indication less than 12 0 volts Turn OFF all non essential electrical equipment to conserve battery power Land as soon as possible as the battery and...

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Page 27: ...rne and insufficient runway remains for landing attempt an engine restart if altitude permits Fuel Shut Off Valve CHECK ON DOWN Choke CHECK OPEN PUSH Ignition Switches BOTH ON Fuel Pump CHECK FUSE ill...

Page 28: ...kts IAS PARTIAL POWER LOSS ROUGH RUNNING Follow the engine air restart procedures Land as soon as possible using Precautionary Landing Approach procedures ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE TEMPERATURE INDICATIONS...

Page 29: ...relief valve pump loss of oil high oil temperature or a defective gauge A landing should be made as soon as practical using minimum RPM changes Plan a Precautionary Landing Approach as complete engin...

Page 30: ...n than normal in attempt to remain in gliding distance of the intended touchdown point Use the normal landing procedures in addition Airspeed 60 kts recommended 55 kts minimum Throttle CLOSED when in...

Page 31: ...altitude when flying into a headwind will only increase the required landing distance Maximum gliding distance airspeed 63 kts Minimum rate of descent airspeed 59 kts Fuel Shut Off Valve OFF PULL UP...

Page 32: ...addition to the following Land into wind if high winds are evident or parallel to swells with calm winds Flaps UP allows higher nose attitude at touchdown Canopy UNLATCH just before touchdown Contact...

Page 33: ...h a vane type stall warning buzzer that activates approximately 7 kts above stall speed Aileron control response in a fully stalled condition is marginal Large aileron deflections will aggravate a nea...

Page 34: ...de RAISE smoothly to level flight attitude WARNING During the spin recovery the airspeed will build very rapidly with a nose low attitude Do not use full or abrupt stabilator control movements RUNAWAY...

Page 35: ...aneuvering should be terminated immediately Fly at a reduced airspeed 65 75 kts to a suitable landing point DO NOT under any circumstances make large control movements or subject the aircraft to addit...

Page 36: ...Soft Field 4 10 CLIMB 4 10 CRUISE 4 11 DESCENT 4 11 LANDING Normal 4 12 LANDING Obstacle 4 13 LANDING Balked 4 13 SHUTDOWN 4 14 GENERAL This section covers all recommended normal operating procedures...

Page 37: ...d Gascolator DRAIN fuel sample CHECK for leakage Fuel Sample CHECK for water or sediment contamination Master switch OFF ELT OFF Baggage RESTRAINED Foreign or Misplaced Objects CHECK Left Main Landing...

Page 38: ...of movement Tie Down UNTIE RESTRAINT from eyelet Fuselage Right Side Static Port CLEAN OPEN Comm Antenna CHECK condition security Fuel Vent Lines CLEAR Fuel Cap SECURE VENT OPEN Controls CONNECTED Rig...

Page 39: ...pump oil from engine into oil tank A gurgling sound will be heard Nose Landing Gear CHECK attachment to fuselage Tire CONDITION proper inflation 22psi Wheel Chocks REMOVE Cowling CHECK condition all s...

Page 40: ...holding left button depressed until screen flashes white then release button Passenger Briefing PERFORMED Seat Belt Shoulder Harness Crotch Strap FASTENED SNUG Canopy CLOSED and LATCHED Fuel Valve OPE...

Page 41: ...ULLY CLOSED Warm Start 1 8 in OPEN Choke Cold Start PULL tee handle out HOLD Warm Start OFF Brakes HOLD Propeller CLEAR Ignition Key ENGAGE Throttle Choke 2500 rpm max Oil Pressure CHECK 12 psi within...

Page 42: ...a head wind or quartering head wind place the control stick full aft and into the wind With a tail wind or quartering tail wind use the opposite procedures The use of the wheel brakes in conjunction...

Page 43: ...T Canopy CHECK Latched Engine Run Up Stabilator STICK BACK Throttle 4000 rpm Ignition Cycle A B BOTH ON max rpm drop 300 max diff 115 Engine Instruments CHECK Normal Indications Minimum Oil Temp 122 F...

Page 44: ...nditions place the control stick into the wind up wind aileron UP and raise the nose just clear of the ground as early in the take off roll as possible to improve rudder authority and prevent drifting...

Page 45: ...s EARLY as possible After Lift Off LEVEL FLIGHT to obtain safe margin of airspeed prior to climb WARNING The aircraft will lift off at very low CAS but continued climb out below 60 kts immediately aft...

Page 46: ...Trim AS REQUIRED Engine Gauges CHECK DESCENT Throttle REDUCE as desired Flight Instruments ADJUST Throttle REDUCE Airspeed AS DESIRED Flaps UP above 82 kts CAS AS DESIRED below 82 kts CAS The descent...

Page 47: ...e best technique for use on soft or rough fields is to fly the landing approach at minimum speed carrying power into the landing flare and using an extreme nose high landing attitude so as to touch do...

Page 48: ...t WARNING A relatively high rate of descent is possible in this configuration when at full gross weight and the throttle closed If airspeed is allowed to decrease below 55 kts level off can only be as...

Page 49: ...e Down CHOCK two wheels min Post Ignition due to hot weather Ignition BOTH ON Choke ON Ignition 3 seconds BOTH OFF NOTE If high winds are anticipated the aircraft should be hangared If the aircraft mu...

Page 50: ...SE PERFORMANCE FUEL BURN 5 6 GENERAL This data is to inform the pilot what can be expected from the aircraft in the way of performance and to assist in preflight planning The data has been compiled fr...

Page 51: ...AIRSPEED INDICATED AIRSPEED SKYVIEW G3X 45 45 45 50 50 50 55 54 55 60 58 60 65 65 65 70 69 70 75 75 75 80 78 80 85 84 85 90 89 90 100 100 100 110 110 110 120 120 120 130 130 130 140 140 140 150 150 1...

Page 52: ...397 906 80 812 1519 831 100 873 1647 758 2000 0 681 1263 1007 20 742 1380 921 40 805 1505 839 60 871 1642 761 80 939 1790 687 100 1010 1954 616 4000 0 790 1474 858 20 860 1619 774 40 933 1777 693 60 1...

Page 53: ...1212 1141 80 650 1314 1046 100 699 1421 956 2000 0 545 1098 1268 20 594 1197 1160 40 644 1303 1057 60 697 1416 959 80 751 1539 865 100 808 1673 776 4000 0 632 1277 1081 20 688 1397 975 40 747 1528 87...

Page 54: ...CE ZERO WIND DENSITY ALTITUDE FT APPROACH SPEED KCAS LANDING DISTANCE FT GROUND ROLL 50 FT OBSTCL 0 55 525 1550 2500 55 565 1615 5000 55 610 1695 7500 55 660 1770 NOTES 1 Decrease the distances shown...

Page 55: ...M GAL ENDURANCE H MM RANGE NM 2500 5500 116 5 7 20 2 3 24 394 5000 103 4 4 23 4 4 25 456 5000 5500 114 5 0 22 7 3 53 443 5000 101 4 0 25 3 4 53 493 7500 5500 114 4 6 25 0 4 14 482 5000 101 3 7 27 4 5...

Page 56: ...performance procedures and characteristics are based on this prerequisite The actual licensed empty weight and CG of a specific aircraft can be found on the Weight and Balance Form which is a permane...

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Page 58: ...WEIGHT lb LOCATION in MOMENT in lb DYNON D 180 56 62 GARMIN GTX 327 55 3 GTX 327 TRAY 53 71 GARMIN GTX 328 53 86 GTX 328 TRAY 53 88 GARMIN SL 40 53 76 SL 40 TRAY 47 69 GARMIN X95 6 58 08 FLIGHTCOM FC...

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Page 60: ...LIST ITEM WEIGHT lb LOCATION in MOMENT in lb DYNON SV D1000 57 90 DYNON SV EMS 220 47 12 DYNON SV XPNDR 261 47 66 DYNON SV BAT 320 54 58 DYNON SV ADAHRS 200 141 73 DYNON SV GPS 250 43 13 GARMIN GTR200...

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Page 62: ...OMENT in lb GARMIN GDU 460 57 90 GARMIN GDU 465 57 90 GARMIN GMC 305 57 57 GARMIN GEA 24 47 12 GARMIN GTX 23ES 50 93 GARMIN GMU 22 141 73 TCW IBBS 12V 3AH 50 73 GARMIN GSU 25 118 76 GARMIN GA 26C 43 1...

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Page 64: ...G PROBLEM ITEM ARM IN LIMITS 80 49 85 39 SAMPLE AIRPLANE WEIGHT LB MOMENT IN LB EMPTY WEIGHT WITH OIL COOLANT 81 93 738 60468 PILOT 78 85 190 14982 PASSENGER 78 85 190 14982 BAGGAGE 110 81 50 5541 FUE...

Page 65: ...4 RV 12 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK YOUR AIRPLANE ITEM ARM IN LIMITS 80 49 85 39 WEIGHT LB MOMENT IN LB EMPTY WEIGHT WITH OIL COOLANT PILOT 78 85 PASSENGER 78 85 BAGGAGE 110 81 FUEL 6 LB GAL 110 28 TAK...

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Page 68: ...ILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK SECTION 7 DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INDEX GENERAL 7 1 POWERPLANT SUMMARY 7 2 OPERATING WEIGHTS LOADING 7 3 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS 7 4 AIRCRAFT THREE VIEW 7 6 ELECTRICA...

Page 69: ...Rotax 912 ULS Displacement 1352 cc Ignition Ducati Double CDI Carburetors Bing altitude compensating Rated Horsepower 100 Hp 5800 RPM 5 minutes maximum 95 Hp 5500 RPM continuous Propeller Make Senseni...

Page 70: ...BOOK OPERATING WEIGHTS LOADING Category Max Weight Center of Gravity Range Light Sport 1320 lb 80 49 to 85 39 18 4 to 27 Chord NOTE All measurements are aft of the datum line which is 70 inches forwar...

Page 71: ...ghts Empty Weight 725 lb typical Gross Weight 1320 lb Loadings Wing Loading 10 4 lb ft2 Power Loading 13 2 lb hp PERFORMANCE 1050 lb Speed Top Speed 119 kts Cruise 5500rpm 7500 ft 117 kts Cruise 5000r...

Page 72: ...ed 117 kts Cruise 5500rpm 7500 ft 114 kts Cruise 5000rpm 7500 ft 101 kts Stall flaps up 45 kts Ground Performance Take off Distance 700 ft Landing Distance 525 ft Climb Ceiling Rate of Climb 900 ft mi...

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Page 74: ...Revision 6 Date 12 03 14 RV 12 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK FIGURE 7 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM D 180 7 7...

Page 75: ...PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CAUTION PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN OFF POSITION BEFORE REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7...

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Page 77: ...PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CAUTION PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN OFF POSITION BEFORE REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7 3...

Page 78: ...Revision 6 Date 12 03 14 RV 12 PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK FIGURE 7 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SKYVIEW AP KNOB MODULES 7 7...

Page 79: ...OPERATING HANDBOOK CAUTION PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN OFF POSITION BEFORE REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7 3 FUSE PA...

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Page 81: ...LOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK CAUTION PLACE MASTER SWITCH IN OFF POSITION BEFORE REPLACING ANY FUSE NOTE REPLACEMENT FUSES RATED 3 AMP OR GREATER MUST BE OF THE TYPE THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN BLOWN FIGURE 7 3 F...

Page 82: ...N LINE COARSE SCREEN SENDING UNIT MECHANICAL FUEL GAUGE FUEL VALVE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER RIGHT CARBURETOR FILLER CAP VENTED FILLER NECK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FUEL MANIFOLD FUEL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER LEFT CA...

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Page 84: ...FUEL 8 2 OIL 8 3 COOLANT 8 4 SPARK PLUGS 8 4 EXHAUST 8 4 TIRES TUBES 8 4 WING REMOVAL INSTALLATION 8 5 TORQUE TABLE 8 1 ROTAX 912ULS ft lb in lb N m Oil Tank Drain Screw 18 220 25 Oil Filter Hand Tigh...

Page 85: ...weeks A lower octane rating would have an even shorter usable life CAUTION Use of poor quality fuel or winter blend fuels in hot conditions may result in vapor lock Aviation Fuels Only use 100LL AVGA...

Page 86: ...tic oils If running 100LL AVGAS more than 30 of the time use mineral or semi synthetic oils Viscosity Use Figure 8 1 to determine the viscosity Oil Types To Avoid Oils with friction modifier additives...

Page 87: ...ized water SPARK PLUGS Type Socket Electrode Gap NGK DCPR8E 16mm 7 8 mm 028 032 in EXHAUST Lubricate ball joints regularly with anti seize lubricant Loctite Anti seize to prevent gripping and seizing...

Page 88: ...andling the tip end of the wing must hold the flaperon approximately in trail as it will tend to flip around and possibly become damaged when disengaged from the fuselage REMOVAL 1 Withdraw each of th...

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Page 90: ...30 bank Strive to keep slip skid ball centered while rolling into and out of turns CRUISE Upon reaching target altitude level off and allow the aircraft to accelerate to cruise speed Trim as required...

Page 91: ...maintaining altitude Strive to maintain target altitude Strive to keep slip skid ball centered during power changes Once established in level hands off flight perform left and right turns of 180 to 3...

Page 92: ...vel using rudder only and keeping the ailerons neutral Upon stall release stick back pressure and increase power to 18 inches manifold pressure Allow the aircraft to accelerate to 60 kt IAS and re est...

Page 93: ...ttitude as airspeed decays to the stall Strive to maintain wings level using only rudder Strive to quickly and smoothly reduce stick back pressure accelerating to target climb airspeed after the stall...

Page 94: ...allowing altitude to decay Choose point for base turn so as to allow for arrival at the target touch down point while maintaining engine power at idle Vary descent rate by lowering flaps to full defle...

Page 95: ...t runway turn off Raise flaps and taxi back to parking Strive to use the brakes as little as possible while maintaining control using rudder and throttle Strive to taxi as straight as possible staying...

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