RV-12 POH Flashcards
Gross Weight
1320 lbs
Top Speed (@ gross weight)
117 KIAS
Cruise (@ gross weight, 5500 rpm)
KIAS
114 KIAS
Range (@ gross weight, 5500 rpm, 7500 ft, 30 min reserve)
425 nm
Rate of Climb (@ gross weigth, Vy 75 KCAS, sea level)
906 ft/min
Stall Flaps Down @ gross weight, Vso
41 KIAS
Stall @ gross weight, Vs
45 KIAS
Total Fuel Capacity
19.8 US gallons
Total Unusable Fuel (see warning on page 2-6)
Shallow climbs, level or descending flight: 0 US gallons
Vx Climb: 3 US gallons
Climbs: 4 US gallons
Approved Fuel Types
100LL Aviation Fuel
or
91 AKI Premium Unleaded Automotive
Maximum Engine Power
100 Hp @ 5800 (5 minutes maximum)
Prohibited Flights
WARNINGs
- Night flight is prohibited (unless equipped with optional lighting)
- Flight in IFR/IMC conditions prohibited
- Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited
RV-12 designed for operation in the ____. ____ Category
Light Sport Category
Daytime flight conditions only approved provided that the aircraft is operating as specified under Part ___ of the FAR
Part 91
Stall Flaps Down at gross weight 1320 lbs Vso
41 KIAS
Stall at gross weight 1320 lbs Vs
KIAS
45 KIAS
Flap Operating Range Vso - Vfe
41-82 KIAS
Normal Operating Range (green arc)
KIAS
45-108 KIAS
Operating Maneuvering Vo 1320 lbs
KIAS
90 KIAS
Operating Maneuvering Vo 850 lbs
KIAS
72 KIAS
Maximum Structural Cruise Vno
KIAS
108 KIAS
Caution Range (yellow arc)
108-136 KIAS
Maximum Direct Crosswind Component
11 KTS
Maximum Wind Limitation
30 KTS
Never Exceed Vne (red line) below 16,000 ft
KIAS
136 KIAS
Never Exceed Vne (red line)
KIAS
136 KIAS
Service Ceiling
12,000 ft
Limit Load Factor
+4.0g / -2.0g
Prohibited Maneuvers
Aerobatics prohibited
Intentional spinning prohibited
Passenger weight limitation
Maximum pilot / passenger weight
Maximum pilot / passenger weight
300 lbs per seat, weight and balance permitting
Powerplant Limitation
Tachometer
Low End Caution Range (yellow arc)
1400 to 1800 RPM
Powerplant Limitation
Tachometer
Normal Range (green arc)
1800 to 5500 RPM
Powerplant Limitation
Tachometer
High End Caution Range (yellow arc)
5500 to 5800 RPM
Powerplant Limitation
Tachometer
Maximum (red line)
5800 RPM
Powerplant Limitation
Coolant/Cylinder Head Temperature
Normal in Cruise (green arc)
150 to 230 F
Powerplant Limitation
Coolant/Cylinder Head Temperature
Caution Range (yellow arc)
230 to 248 F
Powerplant Limitation
Coolant/Cylinder Head Temperature
Maximum (red line)
248 F
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Temperature
Minimum
120 F
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Temperature
Normal in Cruise
190 to 230 F
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Temperature
Caution Range (yellow arc)
230 to 248 F
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Temperature
Maximum (red line)
248 F
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Pressure
Minimum at Cruise
29 psi
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Pressure
Maximum at Cruise
73 psi
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Pressure
Maximum - Cold (red line)
100 psi
Powerplant Limitation
Oil Pressure
Minimum at Idle (red line)
12 psi
Powerplant Limitation
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Maximum Cruise
1560 F
Powerplant Limitation
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Maximum Take-Off
1616 F
Unusable Fuel
Shallow climbs, level or descending flight: 0 US gallons
Vx Climb: 3 US gallons
Climbs: 4 US gallons
Unusable Fuel Warning
When fuel is less than 4 gallons, extreme caution should be used during climbs to ensure that the tank outlet remains submerged. Prolonged high pitch angles (greater than 8 deg nose up), may result in fuel starvation and engine stoppage.
Baggage capacity (max)
Maximum 50 lb on baggage bulkhead
Engine is powered by a ______, _____ cylinder, ______ opposed, ______ cooled with ______ cooled cylinder heads, ______ carburators, rated at ______ HP/73.5 kW @ 5800 RPM
The RV-12 is powered by a Rotax 912 ULS four
cylinder, horizontaled opposed, air cooled with
liquid cooled cylinder heads, dual carburators, rated
at 100 HP/73.5 kW @ 5800RPM.
Power to the dual spark plugs is provided by two independent _____ _____ units.
Two independent Electronic Ignition units
Engine is furnished with a ______, _____ volt generator, and external _______- _______.
The engine is furnished with a starter, a 14 volt
generator and external rectifier-regulator.
The full span ailerons and flaps are combined into
one unit called ______.
Flaperons
The full span ailerons and flaps are combined into
one unit called flaperons. An internal machanical
mixer allows the ailerons, via torque rods, to
“droop” performinmg the function of flaps.
The stabilator and rudder are connected to the controls by _____ _____.
The stabilator and rudder are connected to the
controls by pull-pull cables.
The trim tab is driven by a _____ motor.
DC
Rated horsepower:
100 Hp @ 5500 RPM (continuous)
Wing span
26 ft 9 in
Length
20 ft 7 in
Height
8 ft 4 in
Empty weight
740 lbs (average)
Gross weight
1320 lbs
Performance (1050 lbs) Top speed (KIAS)
119 KIAS
Performance (1050 lbs)
Cruise (KIAS)
5500 rpm, 7500 ft
117 KIAS
Performance (1050 lbs)
Cruise (KIAS)
5000 rpm, 7500 ft
105 KIAS
Performance (1050 lbs)
Stall - flaps up
KIAS
41 KIAS
Performance (1050 lbs)
Ground Performance
Take-off distance (ft)
600 ft
Performance (1050 lbs)
Ground Performance
Landing distance (ft)
475 ft
Performance (1050 lbs)
Climb/Ceiling
Rate of climb (ft/min)
1135 ft/min
Performance (1050 lbs)
Climb/Ceiling
Ceiling (estimated) (ft)
15,000 ft
Performance (1320 lbs) Top speed (KIAS)
117 KIAS
Performance (1320 lbs)
Cruise (KIAS)
5500 rpm, 7500 ft
114 KIAS
Performance (1320 lbs)
Cruise (KIAS)
5000 rpm, 7500 ft
101 KIAS
Performance (1320 lbs)
Stall - flaps up (KIAS)
45 KIAS
Performance (1320 lbs)
Ground Performance
Take-off distance (ft)
700 ft
Performance (1320 lbs)
Ground Performance
Landing Distance (ft)
525 ft
Performance (1320 lbs)
Climb/Ceiling
Rate of Climb (ft)
900 ft/min
Performance (1320 lbs)
Range
5500 rpm, 7500 ft
482 nm
Performance (1320 lbs)
Range
5000 rpm, 7500 ft
534 nm