Service Information and Revisions
RV-9 Service Bulletins
Title
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
Title
SB-00006
Date Posted
May 6, 2020
Applies To
All RV models
Description
Potential leaking of Kavlico pressure sensors
Title
SB 18-05-21
Date Posted
May 21, 2018
Applies To
All fuel injected Lycoming engine installations
Description
Proper installation of gauge plug in fuel spider
Title
MT SB 31
Date Posted
August 29, 2016
Applies To
All MT governors listed by type and serial number on page 3 and 4 which were manufactred from April 2010 until July 2013 installed on direct drive engines modified with electronic ignition or higher compression pistons.
Description
Flyweight failures
Title
SB 16-03-28
Date Posted
March 28, 2016
Applies To
All RV-3,4,6,7,8,9,10,14
Description
Cracking of wing aft spar web at the inboard aileron hinge bracket attach rivets.
Title
SB 14-12-22
Date Posted
December 22, 2014
Applies To
RV-6A,7A,8A,9A,10
Description
Nose Stop Flange Installation (before further flight)
Title
SB 12-08-14
Date Posted
August 14, 2012
Applies To
RV-7/7A, RV-8/8A and RV-9/9A
Description
Inspect for missing wing attach bolts
Title
SB 11-9-13
Date Posted
September 13, 2011
Applies To
All RV Models
Description
Fuel Tank Slosh Inspection
Title
SB 07-11-09
Date Posted
November 9, 2007
Applies To
All two-place, tricycle gear RV models with finish kits shipped prior to Feb 2005
Description
Nose gear leg and fork upgrade
Title
SB 07-11-09 FAQ’s
Date Posted
November 9, 2007
Applies To
All two-place, tricycle gear RV models with finish kits shipped prior to Feb 2005
Description
Nose Gear Service Bulletin FAQs
Title
SB 07-4-12
Date Posted
April 12, 2007
Applies To
All RV models with electric flaps
Description
Securing flap motor rod end bearing
Title
SB 07-2-6
Date Posted
February 6, 2007
Applies To
All RV models except RV-3, RV-10, RV-12
Description
Affixing the passenger control stick permanently
Title
SB 06-9-20
Date Posted
September 20, 2006
Applies To
All builders and operators of any model of a Van's Aircraft
Description
Trim Cable Anchor
Title
SB 06-2-23
Date Posted
February 23, 2006
Applies To
All models except RV-10
Description
Safetying of standard and flop-type fuel pickup tubes
Title
SB 05-1-1
Date Posted
January 1, 2005
Applies To
RV-7/7A RV-9/9A
Description
Tip-up Canopy Fuselage Kits
Title
SB 04-3-1
Date Posted
March 1, 2004
Applies To
Electric Flap Drive Motor
Description
Recall
Title
SB 04-2-1
Date Posted
February 1, 2004
Applies To
Fuel Tanks
Description
Inspect Fuel Tanks
Title
SB 02-12-1
Date Posted
December 1, 2002
Applies To
Firewall Forward Kits and Pre-manufactured hose assemblies purchased prior to December 10, 2002
Description
Inspect Hoses
Title
SB 96-10-2
Date Posted
October 2, 1996
Applies To
All Tailwheel RV Aircraft shipped prior to Oct 10 1996
Description
Full Swivel Tail Mechanism arm replacement
Title
SB 96-10-1
Date Posted
October 1, 1996
Applies To
All RV Aircraft except RV-12 and RV-14
Description
Filtered Airbox
RV-9 Notifications and Letters
Title
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
Title
SL 19-04-30
Date Posted
June 20, 2019
Applies To
RV-6A (with caveats), RV-7A, RV-9A
Description
New elastomer nose gear leg and engine mount design option - retrofit information
Title
N 18-03-21
Date Posted
March 21, 2018
Applies To
RV-6A, 7A, 9A
Description
Notification: Cracks near the top of the step
Title
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")
Title
N 14-10-24
Date Posted
October 24, 2014
Applies To
RV-3,4,6,7,8,9
Description
Heat Muff Screen Installation
Title
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)
Title
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
Title
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
Title
N Service Letter – Soft Rivets
Date Posted
November 26, 2007
Applies To
All RV kits
Description
Soft Rivets
Title
N Master Switch
Date Posted
November 16, 2007
Applies To
Master Switches shipped after 10/2/2007
Description
Inspect the back of the switch
Title
N Nosewheel Torque
Date Posted
September 6, 2007
Applies To
All Tricycle gear models
Description
Tricycle gear aircraft nose wheel torque
Title
N Dynafocal II
Date Posted
April 5, 2007
Applies To
All RV's
Description
Dynafocal II motor mounts
Title
N Battery Cables
Date Posted
October 18, 2006
Applies To
All #2 battery cables
Description
Possible battery cable terminal failure
Title
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
Title
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
Title
N Nosegear Design
Date Posted
March 10, 2005
Applies To
All 2 place Tricycle RV's
Description
Nose gear design
Title
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
Title
N Gascolator
Date Posted
September 4, 2003
Applies To
GAS-3 Gascolator
Description
Recall
Title
N FAB SB 05 [superceded]
Date Posted
May 1, 2003
Applies To
Superceded by service letter October 1 2005
Description
Filtered Airbox Advisory
Title
N RV9A Gear Leg
Date Posted
December 5, 2000
Applies To
RV-9A Builders
Description
Check your gear legs
Title
N Anti-Rotation Bracket
Date Posted
June 12, 2000
Applies To
All RV Aircraft Wing Tanks, also see SB 06-2-23
Description
Fuel Pick-up Tube Anti-Rotation Bracket
RV-9 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
Title
Date Posted
Applies To
Description
Details
Title
Section 14
Date Posted
May 19, 2020
Applies To
RV-9/9A
Description
RV-9/9A Weight and Balance - updated to remove limits on aircraft with U-00019 nose gear legs.
Title
OP-60
Date Posted
September 24, 2019
Applies To
RV-7/7A, RV-9/9A, RV-10
Description
Steps to install new ADAHRS mounting brackets in RV-7, RV-9, RV-10
Title
OP-56
Date Posted
September 24, 2019
Applies To
All RV Models except RV-12/iS
Description
Changed part numbers
Title
OP-55
Date Posted
September 24, 2019
Applies To
All RV Models except RV-12/iS
Description
Updated part numbers
Title
46A
Date Posted
June 20, 2019
Applies To
RV-6/6A, RV-7/7A, RV-9/9A
Description
Changes Made - New engine mount isolator hardware
Title
OP-58
Date Posted
June 17, 2019
Applies To
RV-6/6A, RV-7/7A, RV-9/9A, RV-14/14A
Description
New OP directions and drawings - Optional Lower Cowl Louvers
Title
Section 5
Date Posted
August 23, 2018
Applies To
All RV Aircraft
Description
Changes Made
Title
Section 3
Date Posted
October 2, 2014
Applies To
RV-3|RV-4|RV-6|RV-7|RV-8|RV-9|RV-10|RV-14
Description
Changes Made