Service Information and Revisions
RV-12iS Safety Directives and Alerts
ID
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
ID
SD-00001
Date Posted
July 8, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Safety Directive: Covers the examination, modification and possible replacement of trim motor units installed for elevator trim control.
ID
SD 19-12-03
Date Posted
December 6, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS with Rotax 912 iS Sport engines
Description
Safety Directive: Directs owner to Rotax documentation covering mandatory replacement of affected fuel pumps on certain Rotax 912 iS aircraft engines. Note: Supersedes previously published Service Bulletin SB 19-10-11.
RV-12iS Service Bulletins
ID
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
ID
SB-00006
Date Posted
May 6, 2020
Applies To
All RV models
Description
Potential leaking of Kavlico pressure sensors
ID
SB 20-03-16
Date Posted
March 18, 2020
Applies To
ELSA RV-12iS aircraft with Garmin IFR Avionics Kits
Description
Revision 1: Updated to clarify scope of applicability. Covers inspection of AV-60000 terminals on RV-12iS aircraft, references updated kit assembly instructions pages.
ID
SB 20-01-17
Date Posted
February 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Safety Wire Engine Plugs
ID
SB 19-08-26
Date Posted
January 27, 2020
Applies To
RV-12/RV-12iS with finish kits shipped before 06-10-19
Description
WD-1201 Nose gear leg replacement - Clarification added 01/31/2020
ID
SB 19-08-16
Date Posted
January 13, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS with AV-60000/60009 module production dates prior to 9/30/2019; SLSA S/N 12076-12081
Description
Describes steps to inspect and photograph electronic modules on certain RV-12iS aircraft in order to determine whether the soldering of components is correct.
ID
SB 19-10-10
Date Posted
October 22, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS Powerplant kits delivered prior to Oct 10, 2019 and SLSA aircraft 12076-12080
Description
RV-12iS Fuel system double banjo bolt
ID
SB 19-10-11
Date Posted
October 22, 2019
Applies To
Rotax 912 iS Sport engines listed in the Rotax service bulletin
Description
Rotax Service Bulletin: Fuel Pump Replacement
[Superseded by SD 19-12-03]
ID
SB 19-07-29
Date Posted
August 13, 2019
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS aircraft with certain Rotax 912 ULS engine serial numbers
Description
Notification to RV-12/12iS customers, with Rotax 912 ULS engines and specified ranges of engine serial numbers, of Rotax-issued service bulletin regarding replacement of a circlip on the engine installation.
ID
SB 18-02-03
Date Posted
February 3, 2018
Applies To
All RV-12 aircraft; RV-12iS with earlier tail kit may be affected depending on tail kit ship date
Description
Anti-Servo Tab cracks
ID
SB 18-02-02
Date Posted
February 2, 2018
Applies To
All RV-12 aircraft; RV-12iS with earlier tail kit may be affected depending on tail kit ship date
Description
Potential cracking in the horizontal stabilator front spar
ID
SB 16-08-01
Date Posted
August 1, 2016
Applies To
All RV-12 w/ Emp/Tailcone Kits delivered prior to August 1, 2016; All SLSA RV-12 aircraft delivered prior to August 1, 2016
Description
Stabilator Bearing Inspection
ID
SB 14-11-03
Date Posted
November 3, 2014
Applies To
All flying RV-12 aircraft incorporating wing kits shipped prior to December 24, 2014.
Description
RV-12 Wing Skin-to-Spar Rivet Wear
RV-12iS Notifications and Letters
ID
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
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-00004
Date Posted
May 14, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Improved fuel system sealing washer
ID
SL-00012
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS with Garmin Nav/Com (IFR) Avionics Kit
Description
Connect Garmin GA 26 GPS Antenna to MFD
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-00010
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS (all, optional)
Description
Optional Aithre Shield EX 3.0 Carbon Monoxide Detector
ID
SL-00009
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS with WH-00133, WH-00134, or WH-00136 harnesses shipping prior to Jan. 6, 2020.
Description
912iS Maintenance Port Wiring Update
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
SL 19-10-30
Date Posted
January 15, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Allows installation of optional "blade style" throttle grip in 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 18-10-19
Date Posted
December 24, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Garmin G3X Touch Dual Display option - allows the installation of a second co-pilot EFIS screen. Originally published 10/19/2018.
ID
N 18-10-18
Date Posted
December 24, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
SkyView Dual Display option - allows the installation of a second co-pilot EFIS screen. Originally published 10/18/2018.
ID
N 18-11-15
Date Posted
December 24, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Dynon dual-axis autopilot - allows the installation of the Skyview Autopilot Servo option and the AP/Knobs Panel option. Originally released 10/15/2018.
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
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 19-09-03
Date Posted
October 21, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
New Item: Optional RV-12iS Oil Cooler Winterization Kit
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 16-12-14
Date Posted
February 1, 2017
Applies To
RV-12, RV-12iS
Description
Angle-Of-Attack Installation
RV-12iS 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
11iS-U
Date Posted
May 14, 2020
Applies To
RV-12 and RV-12iS
Description
Changes related to the addition of bushing to trim motor shaft. See Safety Directive SD-00001.
ID
MM (Maintenance Manual)
Date Posted
May 14, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Updated to v3.3
ID
27iS
Date Posted
May 14, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Changed fuel system sealing washer
ID
42MiS/U
Date Posted
May 8, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Updated specified fuel pressure sensors
ID
FTS (Flight Training Supplement)
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Revision 3.0
ID
42PiS_12iS
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Updated Garmin software and settings
ID
POH (Pilot’s Operating Handbook)
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Revision 5
ID
40iS-U
Date Posted
May 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Minor changes made to harness part number call-out
ID
46U
Date Posted
February 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS with ULS engine
Description
Added instructions to safety wire engine plugs. See also SB 20-01-17.
ID
46iS
Date Posted
February 5, 2020
Applies To
RV-12iS with Rotax 912 iS engine
Description
Added instructions to safety wire engine plugs. See also SB 20-01-17.
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
23iS/U
Date Posted
November 21, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Added drawings and instructions for installation of new vent knob (Order P/N 'BAG 3116' to receive components needed to add to existing vents)
ID
50iS/U
Date Posted
November 14, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Release of updated FF-01228-1 & FF-01229-1 coolant tubes and related misc. changes
ID
55iS/U
Date Posted
October 21, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
New section: Oil Cooler Winterization Kit for the RV-12iS (optional)
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
01iS/U
Date Posted
October 1, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Update for Garmin IFR avionics kit option
ID
04iS/U
Date Posted
August 23, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Section 4 for RV-12iS - Parts Index update
ID
53BiS/U
Date Posted
March 7, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS with Garmin ADS-B In not already installed
Description
Change to spacer and assembly instructions
ID
53AiS/U
Date Posted
March 7, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS with Dynon ADS-B In not already installed
Description
Change to spacer and assembly instructions
ID
29iS/U
Date Posted
March 7, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Changes Made to order of egress handle assembly step, minor hardware adjustment.
ID
28iS/U
Date Posted
February 14, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Updated for gun-drilled gear legs
ID
35iS/U
Date Posted
February 14, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Updated for gun-drilled gear legs
ID
03iS/U 02
Date Posted
February 14, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Changes Made, Page 02
ID
PAP (Production Acceptance Procedures)
Date Posted
February 14, 2019
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Published
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
17
Date Posted
December 17, 2018
Applies To
All RV-12/12iS aircraft
Description
Changes Made: Page 17-02
ID
37iS/U
Date Posted
May 10, 2018
Applies To
RV-12iS
Description
Changes Made Superceded by version posted 12/17/2018