Service Information and Revisions
RV-10 Notifications and Letters
ID
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
ID
SN-00114
Date Posted
May 8, 2025
Applies To
All RV Aircraft
Description
Understanding RV Flight Limits
Important information concerning aircraft limits for operators of RV aircraft.
Important information concerning aircraft limits for operators of RV aircraft.
ID
SN-00062 REV 1
Date Posted
May 8, 2025
Applies To
All RV Aircraft
Description
Warning Regarding Modifications to Van’s Aircraft Designs Using Van’s Aircraft Parts/Materials and/or Third-Party Parts/Materials
Rev 1: Renamed and revised (was SL-00062). Updated for language consistency with newly-published SN-00108.
Rev 1: Renamed and revised (was SL-00062). Updated for language consistency with newly-published SN-00108.
ID
SN-00108
Date Posted
May 8, 2025
Applies To
RV-10, RV-14/14A
Description
Extended Range Fuel Tank Limitations
Covers limitations for RV aircraft with aftermarket extended range fuel tanks installed
Covers limitations for RV aircraft with aftermarket extended range fuel tanks installed
ID
SL-00089
Date Posted
June 17, 2024
Applies To
RV-10
Description
RV-10 Wing Laser Cut Root Component Replacement
Specifies alternate engineering solutions for installation in RV-10 wing assemblies containing certain parts manufactured using laser-cutting process. Provides intervals for inspection and operation prior to solution installation.
Specifies alternate engineering solutions for installation in RV-10 wing assemblies containing certain parts manufactured using laser-cutting process. Provides intervals for inspection and operation prior to solution installation.
ID
SL-00096
Date Posted
June 17, 2024
Applies To
RV-10
Description
Laser Cut RV-10 Rear Spar Bulkhead Remediation
Specifies alternate engineering solutions for installation in RV-10 fuselage assemblies containing certain parts manufactured using laser-cutting process. Provides intervals for inspection and operation prior to solution installation.
Specifies alternate engineering solutions for installation in RV-10 fuselage assemblies containing certain parts manufactured using laser-cutting process. Provides intervals for inspection and operation prior to solution installation.
ID
SL-00097
Date Posted
March 5, 2024
Applies To
All RV's except RV-12/12iS
Description
Use of Hartzell Propellers on RV Aircraft
Directs builders/owners to Hartzell Propeller's technical documentation, to be referenced when choosing and installing Hartzell propellers on RV aircraft.
Directs builders/owners to Hartzell Propeller's technical documentation, to be referenced when choosing and installing Hartzell propellers on RV aircraft.
ID
SL-00091 REV1
Date Posted
November 11, 2023
Applies To
All RV Models
Description
Laser Cut Parts and Certification of Aircraft
Refers reader to the updated Laser-Cut Parts List as well as the Laser-Cut Parts Engineering Evaluation document; and addresses the use and inspection of these parts.
Refers reader to the updated Laser-Cut Parts List as well as the Laser-Cut Parts Engineering Evaluation document; and addresses the use and inspection of these parts.
ID
SL-00078 REV 1
Date Posted
May 10, 2023
Applies To
All RV's
Description
Vapor Lock
Discusses risks of vapor lock in high operating temperature environments and when using non-aviation fuels, as well as some information related to prevention and recognition of potential signs of vapor lock. Rev 1 updates scope of applicability to all RV aircraft running MOGAS.
Discusses risks of vapor lock in high operating temperature environments and when using non-aviation fuels, as well as some information related to prevention and recognition of potential signs of vapor lock. Rev 1 updates scope of applicability to all RV aircraft running MOGAS.
ID
SL-00060
Date Posted
September 6, 2022
Applies To
All RV Models
Description
Installation and Use of Control Stick Opening Covers
Recommended installation of stick boot covers to prevent potential unsafe operation due to interference with flight controls
Recommended installation of stick boot covers to prevent potential unsafe operation due to interference with flight controls
ID
SL-00047
Date Posted
August 15, 2022
Applies To
All RV models
Description
Brake Caliper O-Ring Improvement
Guidance for replacement of higher temperature O-rings in brake systems used on RV aircraft
Guidance for replacement of higher temperature O-rings in brake systems used on RV aircraft
ID
SL-00003
Date Posted
February 4, 2021
Applies To
RV-10
Description
Optional removal of F-1054 Tank Attach Angles
Covers the optional removal of RV-10 tank attach angles where installed
Covers the optional removal of RV-10 tank attach angles where installed
ID
SL-00033 Rev 1
Date Posted
February 4, 2021
Applies To
RV-10
Description
Superseded by SB-00007 Rev 2 on Oct. 28, 2024.
ID
N 14-07-03
Date Posted
July 3, 2014
Applies To
All Van’s Aircraft RV Models
Description
SAIB HQ-14-16 (all-metal lock nuts)
ID
N Fuel Valve Lever II Installation
Date Posted
December 20, 2011
Applies To
RV-3,4,6,7,8,9,10
Description
Fuel Valve Lever II installation
ID
N Buying a Flying RV
Date Posted
April 19, 2011
Applies To
Buying a Flying RV
Description
A letter to prospective buyers of flying RVs
ID
N RV-10 Door Latch Switches
Date Posted
February 13, 2008
Applies To
RV-10
Description
Incorrect Switches in RV-10 Door Warning Light Kit
Door Latch Switches
Door Latch Switches
ID
N Service Letter – Soft Rivets
Date Posted
November 26, 2007
Applies To
All RV kits
Description
Soft Rivets
ID
N Master Switch
Date Posted
November 16, 2007
Applies To
Master Switches shipped after 10/2/2007
Description
Inspect the back of the switch
ID
N RV-10 Motor Mount
Date Posted
January 15, 2007
Applies To
RV-10
Description
Motor/motor mount interference
ID
N Battery Cables
Date Posted
October 18, 2006
Applies To
All #2 battery cables
Description
Possible battery cable terminal failure
ID
N U-1023
Date Posted
September 21, 2006
Applies To
RV-10
Description
U-1023 nose wheel bearing spacers
ID
N Tunnel Temp
Date Posted
June 12, 2006
Applies To
RV-10
Description
Fuselage Tunnel Temperature
ID
N RV-10 Spur Gear
Date Posted
May 18, 2006
Applies To
RV-10
Description
Door Handle Spur Gear
ID
N 60 amp Alternator Wiring Change
Date Posted
February 13, 2006
Applies To
All users of a 60 amp Alternator
Description
60 amp Alternator Wiring Change
ID
N FAB SB 05
Date Posted
October 1, 2005
Applies To
All builders and operators of any model of a Van's Aircraft kit aircraft except RV-12
Description
Filtered Airbox Advisory
ID
N Buying a Used RV Kit
Date Posted
August 11, 2004
Applies To
Buying a second-hand RV Kit
Description
A letter to prospective buyers of a second-hand RV Kit
ID
N FAB SB 05 [superceded]
Date Posted
May 1, 2003
Applies To
Superceded by service letter October 1 2005
Description
Filtered Airbox Advisory
