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Private sport aircraft - RV-12M - Vans Aircraft, Inc. - single-engine / piston engine / 4-stroke engine

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Characteristics

Applications: private
Number of engines: single-engine
Motorization: piston engine, 4-stroke engine
Number of places: two-seater
Category: light sport, LSA
Avionics: autopilot, Intercom
Fuel capacity: 20 gal

Description

Overview
The RV-12M is Van's Aircraft, Inc. factory-built Part 22 light-sport aircraft offering improved utility, pilot convenience and modern styling.

What's new?

All-leather seats for durability and comfort
New elbow rests for pilot and copilot
Updated side panels with additional small-item storage
Redesigned controls: new stick grips, upgraded throttle lever and throttle friction mechanism
Parking brake now standard
Redesigned tow bar and rudder lock
Improved interior lighting
Custom center-console holder for a canopy-breaker hammer
Improved weather sealing around canopy

Functional upgrades

Pitot tube relocated from spinner to left wing and heated; angle-of-attack-capable pitot head enables IMC/IFR capability
New alternate air and static sources
Premium Goodyear tires
Auxiliary alternator for increased electrical capacity and redundancy
Upgraded radiator and oil cooler with revised mounting for better hot-weather performance and easier maintenance
Fuel system changes to accommodate latest ROTAX fuel pumps

Plus

ROTAX Care included as standard

Comfort for two

Large tip-up canopy for easy access
All-leather seating designed for comfort and durability
Improved ergonomics with new stick grips and updated throttle control/lock
Additional small-item storage in side panels

Avionics - Upgrade to AXIS

Garmin AXIS-based panel with bright, high-resolution displays
Most trim levels include twin AXIS screens
Standard fully coupled Garmin autopilot with GMC 507 control head
Bluetooth-enabled stereo intercom, modern com radio and multiple GPS position sources
IFR versions (Advanced Trainer / Platinum Advanced) include Garmin 116NC integrated NAV/COM and a second AXIS display for right seat plus Garmin G5 backup

IMC capability

Relocated heated pitot with angle-of-attack capability
Alternate instrument static source and alternate air intake
Auxiliary alternator to support required electrical loads for IMC operations

Unique features

Certification to Part 22; factory-built SLSA version may be used for hire or compensation
Extensive testing supporting Part 22 performance and structural requirements
Powered by Rotax 912iS Sport 100 hp engine, dual-fuel capability (unleaded autogas or 100LL)
Ground-adjustable Sensenich composite propeller (RV-12MS option)
Light empty weight with generous useful load: two occupants up to 6'4", 20 gallons fuel and 50+ lb baggage
Designed for trailering with easily removable wings and automatic control/wiring connections; ignition interlock prevents engine start if wings/spar pins not installed

Changes up front

New radiator and oil cooler configuration for improved cooling and serviceability
Updated to latest-spec ROTAX fuel pumps

Four-stroke, fuel injected Rotax power

Rotax 912iS Sport: computer-controlled fuel injection, gearbox reduction drive for high efficiency and performance at altitude

Technical specifications

Model designation: RV-12M
Manufacturer: Van's Aircraft, Inc.
Certification: Meets Part 22 (factory-built SLSA) standards
Engine: Rotax 912iS Sport, 100 hp, fuel injected
Propeller: Ground-adjustable Sensenich composite (RV-12MS configuration)
Seats: Two, all-leather seats
Canopy: Large tip-up canopy with improved weather sealing
Avionics: Garmin AXIS-based panel; twin AXIS displays on most trims; Garmin fully coupled autopilot with GMC 507; IFR trims include Garmin 116NC and G5 backup
Pitot/instruments: Pitot relocated to left wing, heated and angle-of-attack capable; alternate static and air sources
Electrical: Auxiliary alternator for increased capacity and redundancy
Cooling/fuel: Upgraded radiator and oil cooler; revised mounting; updated ROTAX fuel pumps
Tires: Premium Goodyear tires
Brakes/ground equipment: Parking brake standard; redesigned tow bar and rudder lock
Payload/useful load: Two occupants up to 6'4", 20 gallons fuel, 50+ lb baggage
Removable wings: Quick-release pins; automatic control and wiring connections; ignition interlock safety sensor
Additional features: ROTAX Care standard; improved interior lighting; center-console holder for canopy-breaker hammer