A key focus area of the redesign from the original RV-12 to the updated RV-12iS airplane was strengthening the aircraft for real-world commercial use in flight schools for training as an SLSA aircraft. ... automatic and an ignition interlock electronic sensor sensor system prevents the engine from starting if the wings and spar pins are not ...

The RV-12iST SLSA is a great platform for meeting both the long cross country requirements and shorter, skills-based instructional flying. Filing IFR and operating/training in the IFR “system” is perfectly fine and is allowed if the airplane is properly equipped and the crew meets the training/certification requirements. By operating under ...

Oct 30, 2012 · Today work continued on the RV-12’s rear spars after taking a three day hiatus to fully recuperate from the marathon work sessions of last week along with preparing for possible storm related power outages.

Aug 7, 2013 · Step 1: Align the stud spars in the froward and aft stub spar receptacles. Apply a light coating of general purpose grease to the Fuselage Pins then insert through the bushings in the Bulkhead Assembly and into the bushing in the left wing spar, but not protruding aft of the aft surface of the left spar. The fit will be snug.

May 2, 2014 · The RV-12 is typically built as an Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) assembled by the builder from six parts kits plus a fastener kit containing all the rivets for the entire airframe. Together the kits contain all the necessary components to build a complete flyable airplane ... airframe, engine and avionics.

Oct 13, 2021 · Step 1: Separate the W-1206V and W-1206T Attach Angles by removing the joining material shown hatched in Figure 1. Step 2: Mark, then separate the W-1210B Rib Doublers by removing the joining material as shown in Figure 2. W-1206-L Spar Assembly, at the inboard end of the spar channel, as shown in Figure 3.

May 30, 2008 · RV-12 spar problem solved... We figured out why some of the ribs wouldn't attach on our RV12. Someone at the factory must have gone rivet-happy and riveted some of the doublers in the wrong place. We removed them, deburred and finished the ribs today. You must log in or register to reply here.

Building an RV-12 has never been easier or faster! The construction manual supplied by Van's Aircraft is already accurate and complete. A builder watching the step by step video from HomebuiltHELP (which is "keyed" to the construction manual) …

the wing the stub spar may require local dressing with a file. The stub spars are to be coated with a multipurpose anti-seize paste to prevent fretting/wear (delay until after painting). Step 1: Align the stub spars in the forward and aft stub spar receptacles as shown in Figure 1.

Oct 6, 2015 · RV-12/RV-12iS. RV-12 spar question. Thread starter garyr78; Start date ...