Service Information and Revisions
RV-12 Revisions and Changes
Note: The date in a document’s title will not be the same as the date on which the document is posted. Drawing date represents the date the change was proposed/started. Date posted represents the completion/release date. Some revisions take longer than others to complete. Reasons include complexity, discovery of additional items needing revision, dependencies on other changes, validation/testing, parts fabrication, etc.
Document Key:
KAI = Kit Assembly Instructions (Number in title indicates the plans section number)
MM = Maintenance Manual
POH = Pilot Operating Handbook
PAP = Production Acceptance Procedures
FTS = Flight Training Supplement
ID
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
ID
10iS-U
Date Posted
May 23, 2023
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
SECTION 10iS: TAILCONE
Changes related to additional clips in tailcone section
Changes related to additional clips in tailcone section
ID
11iS-U
Date Posted
January 23, 2023
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
RV-12iS EMPENNAGE ATTACHMENT
Changes related to new stabilator hinge spacers
Changes related to new stabilator hinge spacers
ID
12
Date Posted
December 17, 2018
Applies To
All RV-12/12iS aircraft with Finish Kits shipped prior to 02/05/2019
Description
Changes Made
ID
12iS/U
Date Posted
October 1, 2019
Applies To
All RV-12/12iS aircraft with Finish Kits shipped on or after 02/05/2019
Description
Update for Garmin IFR avionics kit option
ID
13
Date Posted
November 24, 2021
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Section 13 - Spar Assembly
Reflects change to tie-down blocks, which are now shipped with the threads already tapped.
Reflects change to tie-down blocks, which are now shipped with the threads already tapped.
ID
17
Date Posted
December 17, 2018
Applies To
All RV-12/12iS aircraft
Description
Changes Made: Page 17-02
ID
33
Date Posted
November 24, 2021
Applies To
RV-12
Description
SECTION 33: MISCELLANEA
Changes Made related to the necessary installation of wing root gap seal before flight.
Changes Made related to the necessary installation of wing root gap seal before flight.
ID
35
Date Posted
December 2, 2021
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Landing Gear & Engine Mount
Changes to install sequence for upper 90-degree fitting on gun-drilled gear legs.
Changes to install sequence for upper 90-degree fitting on gun-drilled gear legs.
ID
36iS/U
Date Posted
November 10, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS (all, optional)
Description
SECTION 36iS/U: Gear Leg and Wheel Fairings
Updated to reflect available Grove wheels and brakes option
Updated to reflect available Grove wheels and brakes option
ID
38
Date Posted
December 22, 2020
Applies To
RV-12
Description
COWLING
Changes related to new bushing parts for oil door hinges
Changes related to new bushing parts for oil door hinges
ID
42M
Date Posted
July 2, 2014
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Changes Made
ID
45A
Date Posted
May 8, 2020
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Updated specified fuel pressure sensors.
ID
46
Date Posted
January 22, 2021
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Engine Installation
Changes related to B&C voltage regulator
Changes related to B&C voltage regulator
ID
47AiS/U
Date Posted
February 3, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS (all, optional)
Description
New section - covers the installation of an optional three-blade Sensenich propeller on RV-12 or RV-12iS. See also Service Letter SL 19-12-31.
ID
48
Date Posted
January 23, 2023
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Section 48: Exhaust System
Updated to include installation of flat exhaust springs on the #1 exhaust tube
Updated to include installation of flat exhaust springs on the #1 exhaust tube
ID
49
Date Posted
November 24, 2021
Applies To
RV-12
Description
SECTION 49: COOLING SYSTEM
Part number changes for Rotax oil cooler, other misc changes and improvements.
Part number changes for Rotax oil cooler, other misc changes and improvements.
ID
50
Date Posted
October 6, 2020
Applies To
RV-12
Description
RV-12 ENGINE CONTROLS
Changes made related to new throttle return spring retainer part
Changes made related to new throttle return spring retainer part
ID
9iS/U
Date Posted
January 23, 2023
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
STABILATOR
Miscellaneous changes
Miscellaneous changes
ID
FTS (FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT)
Date Posted
January 21, 2021
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Rev 7
ID
MM RV-12
Date Posted
January 23, 2023
Applies To
RV-12
Description
RV-12 Maintenance Manual (MM)
Various changes - see change log
Various changes - see change log
ID
PAP RV-12
Date Posted
February 11, 2022
Applies To
RV-12
Description
RV-12 Production Acceptance Procedures (PAP)
Modified/clarified instructions related to dynamic propeller balance requirements; Garmin Autopilot trim knob adjustment change.
Modified/clarified instructions related to dynamic propeller balance requirements; Garmin Autopilot trim knob adjustment change.
ID
POH (PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK )
Date Posted
April 25, 2024
Applies To
RV-12
Description
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Rev 19: Various changes related to stall speeds and speed calibrations. See change notes.
Rev 19: Various changes related to stall speeds and speed calibrations. See change notes.
ID
Section 5
Date Posted
February 24, 2023
Applies To
All RV Aircraft
Description
GENERAL INFORMATION
Updated with new information
Updated with new information
