RV MODIFICATIONS  

Some of the links on this page link directly to the LAA engineering section on the LAA website. If a link does not work try going direct to the LAA website and look in the engineering section. If this works please drop me a line so I can update the link on this page. Service bulletins are from the Vans Website, check there for current status

NOTE : The information given below is intended to make UK owners / builders aware that this information is available. They should confirm for themselves if the information is correct and valid for their aircraft. If in doubt consult your inspector or LAA engineering.

 

P.F.A. TYPE ACCEPTANCE SHEETS
RV3 N/A
RV4 N/A
RV6 / 6A TADS 181A
RV7 / 7A TADS 323
RV8 / 8A TADS 308
RV9 / 9A TADS 320  
RV10 N/A

 

STANDARD MODS APPROVED BY THE P.F.A.
    RV3 RV4 RV6/6A RV7/7A RV8/8A RV9/9A RV10

10215

 Alternate Engine Air Supply     X        
11156 Baggage Tie-Downs           X  
11170 Cockpit Sidewall Lights           X  
11174 Firewall Penetrations X X X X X X X
11175 Increased Fixings for Wingtip Lenses           X  
11201 Engine Cowl Front Fixing           X  
11202 Rudder Cable Fairings X X X X X X X
11207 Strengthen Tunnel Cover           X  
11781 Shortened stick           X  
                 

 

VANS SERVICE BULLETINS
    RV3 RV4 RV6/6A RV7/7A RV8/8A RV9/9A RV10
sb07-11-09 Nose gear leg and fork upgrade     X X X X  
sb07-4-12 Securing flap motor rod end bearing X X X X X X X
sb07-2-6 Affixing the passenger control stick permanently   X X X X X X
sb06-9-20 Trim Cable Anchor X X X X X X X
sb06-2-3 Safetying of standard and flop-type fuel pickup tubes X X X X X X  
sb06-2-3 Vertical Stabilizer             X
sb05-1-1 Tip-up Canopy Fuselage Kits       X   X  
sb04-3-1 Electric Flap Drive Motor Recall X X X X X X X
sb04-2-1 Inspect Fuel Tanks  X X X X X X X
sb02-12-1 Firewall Forward Kits and Pre-manufactured hose Inspection X X X X X X X
sb02-6-1 Larger Rudder (mandatory for PFA)       X      
sb99-06-1 Overhead Rudder Pedals     X        
sb98-10-1 Nose Gear Check     X        
sb98-03-1 Floor Pedal Reinforcement     X        
sb97-05-1 Rear Seat ReinforcemenT   X          
sb96-12-1 Rudder Pedal/Cable Attach   X          
sb96-10-3 Flap Motor Recall     X        
sb96-10-2 Full Swivel Tail Mechanism  X X X X X X  
sb96-10-1 Filtered Airbox X X X X X X X
sb96-09-1 Nosewheel Fork     X        
sb96-03-1 Main Wing Spar   Modifications     X            
                 
                 

 

VANS SERVICE LETTERS
    RV3 RV4 RV6/6A RV7/7A RV8/8A RV9/9A RV10
Nov.9, 2007 Nose gear leg and fork upgrade     X X X X  
Sept.6,2007 Tricycle gear aircraft nose wheel torque     X X X X  
April 5, 2007 Dynafocal II motor mounts X X X X X X X
Jan.15, 2007 Motor/ motor mount interference             X
Oct.18, 2006 #2 battery cables X X X X X X X
Sept.21, 2006 U-1023 nose wheel             X
June 12, 2006 Fuselage Tunnel Temperature             X
May 18, 2006 Door Handle Spur Gear             X
Feb. 13, 2006 60 amp Alternator Wiring Change X X X X X X X
Jan. 9, 2006 Axle nut thread depth             X
Oct., 2005 Filtered Airbox Advisory X X X X X X X
Jun. 02, 2005 Lycoming Service Letter #1397 X X X X X X X
Mar. 10, 2005 Nose gear design     X X X X  
Nov. 10, 2004 Check Horizontal Flange of HS-710 Addendum       X      
Aug. 11, 2004 Buying a second-hand RV Kit X X X X X X X
June 30, 2004 A letter to prospective buyers of flying RVs X X X X X X X
Sept.4, 2003 GAS-3 Gascolator X X X X X X  
Mar., 2003 Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF/F7496 propeller applications X X X X X X X
Mar., 2003  Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF/F7666A-2     propeller applications X X X X X X X
Nov. 14, 2001 Potential clevis interference X X X X X X X
May 19, 2000 Letter to RV8/8A quick builders         X    
June 12, 2000 Fuel Pick-up Tube Anti-Rotation Bracket X X X X X X  
Dec. 5, 2000 Check your RV9A gear legs           X  
                 

 

INDIVIDUAL APPROVED PFA/LAA MODS 

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