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RV-12 N412RV
SPECIFICATIONS
PRICES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WING KIT
$5480.00 (Fastener kit additional $250.00)
FUSELAGE KIT
$4600. 00
VAN’S RV-12
A LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANE KIT FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
SPAN
26’ 9”
WING AREA
127 sq. ft.
LENGTH
19’ 11”
EMPTY WEIGHT
740 lbs
GROSS WEIGHT
1320 lbs
WING LOADING
10.4 lbs/sq. ft.
OTHER KITS AVAILABLE SOON
(gross weight)
POWER LOADING
13.2 lbs/hp
(gross weight)
FUEL CAPACITY
20 US gallons
CABIN WIDTH
43”
BAGGAGE
50 lbs
ENGINE
Rotax 912ULS
PROPELLER
Sensenich f/p
RV-12 N412RV
PERFORMANCE
GROSS WEIGHT, STATUTE MILES
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
TOP SPEED
135 mph
CRUISE SPEED
131 mph
7500’ @ 5500 rpm)
CRUISE SPEED
114 mph
(7500’ @ 5000 rpm)
STALL SPEED
47 mph
TAKEOFF DISTANCE
600 ft.
LANDING DISTANCE
420 ft.
RATE OF CLIMB
906 fpm
CEILING
13,000 ft.
RANGE
555 miles
(7500’ @ 5500 rpm)
RANGE
620 miles
(7500’ @ 5000 rpm)
VAN’S AIRCRAFT, INC.
14401 NE Keil Road
ON THE WEB AT: www.vansaircraft.com
Aurora, Oregon USA 97002
e-mail: [email protected]
(503) 678-6545 FAX (503) 678-6560
The RV-12 is Van’s newest design — the latest in the most successful line of kit aircraft in the world.
It’s a two-seat all-metal side-by-side airplane with a large cabin that seats the occupants ahead of the wing spar for maximum
room and superb visibility. There are several features that make it a unique RV:
• The RV-12 meets the certification standards of the Light Sport Aircraft category. Extensive and thorough testing has demonstrated compliance with LSA performance and structural requirements. It is what we say it is and does what we say it does,
and we have the test data to prove it! Extensive testing means the RV-12 is not the first LSA kit on the market, but it might
be the best understood.
• RV-12 wings are quickly and easily removable. Using methods proven over decades by high-performance sailplanes, two
people can have the wings off an RV-12 in less than five minutes, making the airplane easy to transport on a trailer and keep
off-airport.
• The RV-12 is powered by a Rotax 912ULS 100 hp engine. This rugged little engine hasn’t become the world-wide standard
in light aircraft by accident. Extended real world experience has shown it to be durable, reliable, and economical. It is designed to use unleaded autogas, and with slightly more attention, it is happy on 100LL.
• The RV-12 is equipped with a new Sensenich wood propeller — light, smooth and affordable.
• The RV-12 is light. The low empty weight allows a generous useful load — two 210 lb people, 20 gallons of fuel and 50 lbs
of baggage — something rare in the Light Sport Category.
The best news is that it flies like an RV! The RV-12 has all the performance the Light Sport Category permits as well as excellent handling qualities at all speeds. It is very docile on take-off and landing and pleasantly quick and agile in the air.
Frankly, we are very pleased. We love flying the RV-12!
WHAT’S THE RV-12 KIT LIKE?
The RV-12 is the culmination of thirty-five years experience manufacturing the best aircraft kits available. The result is an exceptionally complete kit with parts that fit very, very well. All metal parts are completely formed and pre-punched with fastener holes. All
hardware is included. Every detail of the engine installation, instrument panel, fuel system, landing gear and airframe is carefully designed and optimized for performance and building ease. No special tools are required — forget the jokes, it really does assemble
with simple hand tools. The instructions and building directions (patterned on the very successful package used for RV-10) are
composed of beautifully clear computer-generated drawings with step-by-step instructions.
July 2008
The RV-12 is sold in six separate subkits:
• WING KIT: contains all components for wing and flaperons.
• FUSELAGE KIT: contains all components for fuselage between firewall and rear baggage bulkhead,
• EMPENNAGE/TAILCONE KIT: contains all components for empennage surfaces and the fuselage aft of the rear baggage bulkhead.
• FINISH KIT: contains cowling, engine mount, canopy, wheels/brakes, nose gear components, wiring harness and fuel
tank components.
• FIREWALL FORWARD KIT: contains new Rotax 912ULS engine, engine installation kit and a Sensenich fixed-pitch
propeller.
• AVIONICS KIT: avionics, engine and flight instruments, switches, fuses, etc.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BUILD AN RV-12?
We conservatively estimate that the average builder will spend about 600-900 hours to complete an un-painted RV-12.
WHEN WILL THE RV-12 BE READY?
Wing kits began shipping in April, 2008. Fuselage Kits were released in July, 2008. Subsequent kits should follow fairly
quickly.
HOW CAN AN RV-12 BE LICENSED?
Van’s Aircraft plans on submitting the RV-12 prototype for Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-SLA) approval. When this is received, RV-12 builders may build and license conforming airplanes in the E-LSA category.
Although the E-LSA category does not permit builders to vary from the kit or plans (no unapproved engines, propellers, etc.
are allowed) it does have some very attractive features. In the E-LSA category, there is no “51%” rule, and no restriction on who
may assist in building the airplane. This allows any amount of help, professional assistance or even a fully professional-built airplane.
In February 2008, the FAA stopped reviewing new kits for compliance with Experimental-Amateur Built category. Van’s Aircraft, Inc. is unable to predict the ultimate effect of the moratorium on the E-AB eligibility of RV-12 kits, but from the information
currently available, E-AB certification will still be allowed on an individual basis. Responsibility for demonstrating compliance
with the “51%” rule will rest entirely with the builder.
REMOVABLE WINGS!
The RV-12 was designed from the start
to be “trailerable.” Light, easily removable
wings make it practical to keep the airplane
at home, or hangar it in corners where
nothing else will fit.
Pull a pair of pins behind the seats and
the wings come off in a few seconds. All
control and wiring connections are automatic and an ignition interlock prevents the
engine from starting if the wings are not
properly installed.
CAN ACCESSORIES LIKE LIGHTS, AUTOPILOTS OR WHEEL FAIRINGS BE INSTALLED?
In the E-LSA category builder-constructed airplanes must match the S-LSA prototype exactly. Although the RV-12 was designed with these accessories in mind, the initial prototype does not have them installed. We plan to make optional items available to E-LSA RV-12 builders in the future, but at this point we are not sure how long that might take.
WILL THERE BE A QUICKBUILD KIT or a FLYAWAY RV-12?
There can be no QuickBuild Kits until the E-LSA kit is completely available. At that point we will review the economics of the
QuickBuild Kit, the regulatory situation and
our production capacity before reaching a
decision. The E-LSA category permits kits to
be pre-assembled far past the point of current RV QuickBuild Kits — an interesting
possibility!
Flyaway S-LSA RV-12s are a more distant
possibility.
GLASS PANEL!
The RV-12 panel features a Dynon D180 FlightDek,
Garmin SL-40 comm radio, Garmin GTX-327 transponder and a Garmin 496 GPS. Panel mounted fuses
and switches handle the circuitry. A glove box on the
right keeps the cockpit tidy.
HOW MUCH WILL AN RV-12 COST?
We won’t be able to give an exact figure until
all the subkits are available. Our best estimate is that an E-LSA could be completed
and flown for about $50,000-$55,000. Fancy
paint and upholstery jobs could increase the
cost significantly.
FOUR STROKE ROTAX POWER!
The 100 hp four-stroke Rotax 912 ULS has become the most
widely used engine in the world in Light Sport class aircraft. And for
good reason — it’s proven itself in all kinds of conditions, all over the
world. It’s designed to operate on unleaded auto fuel. Altitude compensating carburetors automatically adjust mixture and a gearbox reduction drive keeps the prop in the most efficient rpm range.