Service Information and Revisions
RV-14 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-00115
Date Posted
May 8, 2025
Applies To
All Aerobatic RV Aircraft
Description
An Aerobatic Epistle
Important information concerning aerobatic flight, training, and other related topics for RV operators.
Important information concerning aerobatic flight, training, and other related topics for RV operators.
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-00100
Date Posted
June 17, 2024
Applies To
RV-14/14A
Description
RV-14 Fuselage Laser-Cut Parts Remediation
Specifies alternate engineering solutions for installation in RV-14/14A 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-14/14A fuselage assemblies containing certain parts manufactured using laser-cutting process. Provides intervals for inspection and operation prior to solution installation.
ID
SL-00092
Date Posted
June 17, 2024
Applies To
RV-14/14A
Description
RV-14 Wing Root Laser Cut Component Replacement
Specifies alternate engineering solutions for installation in RV-14/14A 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-14/14A wing 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-00069
Date Posted
February 14, 2023
Applies To
RV-14/14A
Description
RV-14 Heat Muff End Fatigue Inspection and Replacement
Specifies inspection of RV-14/14A heat muff ends and remediation if cracks are found.
Specifies inspection of RV-14/14A heat muff ends and remediation if cracks are found.
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
N RV-14 V-speeds
Date Posted
March 21, 2022
Applies To
RV-14
Description
V-speeds for the RV-14/14A
Documented V-speeds for RV-14 and RV-14A. Updated to include best-glide and updated never-exceed speeds to include both true and indicated values.
Documented V-speeds for RV-14 and RV-14A. Updated to include best-glide and updated never-exceed speeds to include both true and indicated values.
ID
N RV-14 Control Deflections Letter
Date Posted
February 17, 2018
Applies To
RV-14
Description
RV-14 Control Surface Deflections
ID
N RV-14 Garmin AP and Trim Setup
Date Posted
February 15, 2018
Applies To
RV-14/14A
Description
G3X Autopilot/Trim settings
ID
N RV-14 Avionics Letter Feb 2018
Date Posted
February 14, 2018
Applies To
RV-14
Description
RV-14 Avionics Update
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 Service Letter 15-11-20
Date Posted
December 23, 2015
Applies To
RV-3,4,6,7,8,14
Description
RV- Aerobatic Gross Weight
ID
N 14-12-11
Date Posted
December 11, 2014
Applies To
RV-7,8,14
Description
VS-801PP Vertical Stabilizer skins
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 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 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
