Service Information and Revisions
RV-12 Notifications and Letters
ID
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
ID
SL-00047
Date Posted
August 15, 2022
Applies To
All RV models
Description
Guidance for replacement of higher temperature O-rings in brake systems used on RV aircraft
ID
SL-00010
Date Posted
February 22, 2022
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS (all, optional)
Description
Minor update - Rev 2: Optional Aithre Shield EX 3.0 Carbon Monoxide Detector
ID
SL-00034
Date Posted
January 21, 2021
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS with 912 ULS engines
Description
Service letter describing optional installation of available B&C voltage regulator for legacy RV-12 or RV-12iS with ULS engine only
ID
SL-00021
Date Posted
December 22, 2020
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Letter allowing and outlining requirements for installation of newer-style exhaust system design on legacy RV-12 aircraft
ID
SL-00030
Date Posted
November 10, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS (all, optional)
Description
Covers installation of optional Grove wheels and brakes for RV-12 and RV-12iS
ID
SL-00024
Date Posted
October 30, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Revision 1: Modified and clarified time of compliance details; Clarified steps.
Instructs owners/builders on the requirement to complete a dynamic balance of the propeller on the RV-12/RV-12iS.
ID
SL-00018
Date Posted
October 6, 2020
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Allows the addition of a grab-knob to the legacy RV-12 vent door subassembly (optional)
ID
SL-00016
Date Posted
August 25, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Allows owners of Garmin-equipped aircraft to install the Garmin Autopilot Servo Option. Also allows optional installation of GMC 305, GMC 307, or GMC 507 Autopilot Control Modules.
ID
SL-00011
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS (all, optional)
Description
Optional RV-12iS Cockpit Light Dimmer Kit installation in RV-12 or RV-12iS
ID
SL 19-12-31
Date Posted
February 3, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS (all, optional)
Description
Service Letter allowing installation of Sensenich three-blade propeller on RV-12 and RV-12iS aircraft.
ID
N 19-02-28
Date Posted
December 24, 2019
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Gun drilled gear legs: Allows original style gear legs to be replaced or upgraded to gun-drilled legs used on current aircraft/kits.
ID
N 18-11-14
Date Posted
December 24, 2019
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Garmin dual-axis autopilot - allows the installation of the Garmin Autopilot Servo Option and GMC 305 or GMC 307 AP Control Heads. Originally released 10/14/2018.
ID
SL 19-09-23
Date Posted
December 2, 2019
Applies To
RV-12 when equipped with Rotax 912 ULS engine and fuel-flow sensor
Description
Service Letter addresses erroneous fuel flow indications that may occur in some RV-12 aircraft with 912ULS engines when equipped with fuel flow metering device; initial publication
ID
SL 19-06-27
Date Posted
November 21, 2019
Applies To
RV-12 with D-180 and GTX 327 avionics
Description
Service Letter: RV-12 ADS-B Compliance (for models with D-180 EFIS and GTX 327 Transponder). Initial Publication.
ID
N 19-10-16
Date Posted
October 29, 2019
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Describes installation of optional RV-12/12iS step plugs
ID
N 16-10-10
Date Posted
March 11, 2019
Applies To
RV-12, RV-12iS
Description
Wing Tip Light and Landing Light Option - Revised to include changes made for updated lighting kits/wire harnesses for RV-12 and RV-12iS March 2019.
ID
N 18-07-12
Date Posted
July 12, 2018
Applies To
RV-12, RV-12iS
Description
Change to higher pressure rating aux. fuel pump
ID
N 18-04-06
Date Posted
April 4, 2018
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Superseded by SL-00034
ID
N 18-03-09
Date Posted
March 23, 2018
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Glareshield Installation
ID
N 18-02-23
Date Posted
February 23, 2018
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Passenger Warning Placard
ID
N 18-01-24
Date Posted
January 24, 2018
Applies To
RV-12
Description
F-1204M Roller Modification
ID
N 17-09-12
Date Posted
October 20, 2017
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Stabilator fiberglass tip installation
ID
N 16-12-14
Date Posted
February 1, 2017
Applies To
RV-12, RV-12iS
Description
Angle-Of-Attack Installation
ID
SL 16-11-04
Date Posted
November 16, 2016
Applies To
RV-6,7,9,12,14
Description
Tip-Up Canopy Operation (Previously published as "N Tip Up Canopies")
ID
N 16-11-04
Date Posted
November 4, 2016
Applies To
RV-12
Description
C-1216-1 Canopy Strut Installation
ID
N 16-11-03
Date Posted
November 3, 2016
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Voltage Regulator Relocation
ID
N 16-10-17
Date Posted
October 17, 2016
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Preheater Installation
ID
N 16-10-14
Date Posted
October 14, 2016
Applies To
RV-12
Description
RV-12 Revised Step Installation
ID
N 16-09-21
Date Posted
September 21, 2016
Applies To
RV-12
Description
WD-1230 Nose Fork upgrade
ID
N 16-07-14
Date Posted
July 14, 2016
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Passenger Warning Placard
ID
N 16-01-16
Date Posted
January 16, 2016
Applies To
RV-12
Description
RV-12 ADS-B Out Installation
ID
N 15-11-17
Date Posted
November 19, 2015
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Spot Trace and Power Cable installation
ID
N 15-10-01
Date Posted
October 1, 2015
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Flap Handle Button Actuation Force
ID
N 15-09-21
Date Posted
September 21, 2015
Applies To
RV-12
Description
SkyView Autopilot/Knob Modules
ID
N 15-09-15
Date Posted
September 15, 2015
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Mechanical Push Button Spar Pin Switch Upgrade
ID
N 14-10-15
Date Posted
October 15, 2014
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Skyview Dual Screen Install
ID
N 14-09-25
Date Posted
September 25, 2014
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Vernier Throttle Upgrade
ID
N 14-09-10
Date Posted
September 10, 2014
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Check Skyview GPS data to ELT
ID
N 14-08-07
Date Posted
August 7, 2014
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Optional wheel pant and nose gear leg fairing installation
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 14-06-30
Date Posted
June 30, 2014
Applies To
RV-12
Description
VA-215 Oil Return Hose Re-Route
ID
N 14-05-22
Date Posted
May 22, 2014
Applies To
All RV-12 SkyView or G3X Touch equipped aircraft.
Description
Canopy Latch Safety Switch
ID
N 14-05-14
Date Posted
May 14, 2014
Applies To
All RV-12 SLSA and ELSA flying aircraft or kits under construction
Description
Minor cracks in HS-1204 Fwd Inbd Rib
ID
N 02-11-13
Date Posted
February 11, 2013
Applies To
Harnesses WH-00031 shipped prior to 02/11/13
Description
Wiring NAV/Strobe
ID
N 12CX 08-27-12-1
Date Posted
August 31, 2012
Applies To
Skyview Version 4.0 firmware update
Description
Wiring change for Skyview
ID
N Rotax Oil Reservoir Fittings
Date Posted
August 16, 2012
Applies To
Rotax Oil Reservoir fittings
Description
Shipped from Rotax with incorrect fittings
ID
N 05-17-11
Date Posted
May 17, 2011
Applies To
RV-12 EMP/CONE Kits
Description
Cracking in Stabilator Nose Ribs
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 FF-1207 Cooling Shroud Mod
Date Posted
November 19, 2010
Applies To
RV-12 Powerplant Kit
Description
FF-1207 Cooling Shroud Modification
ID
N RV-12 Regulator Wiring Rotax
Date Posted
September 11, 2009
Applies To
RV-12 Powerplant Kit
Description
Revised Firewall Forward Wiring Harness
ID
N RV-12 Fuse Frame Inspection
Date Posted
December 10, 2008
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Fuselage Frame Inspection
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