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RV-12 Downloads


RV-12/RV-12iS with Dynon SkyView – EFIS Settings

Software and Settings

This file contains the system software and settings required to update and configure the Skyview system (D1000, D100T or HDX) for the RV-12 or RV-12iS. It does not contain the latest set of aviation or other database updates, which are updated regularly and which you should download from Dynon to ensure you are flying with accurate information about airport/airspace/terrain/obstacles. Note that before you update your Dynon system in your RV12, you need to make sure you are aware of which components are installed, as you will need to specify those during the setup and configuration. A step by step README file is included in this download.

Last Updated: August 18, 2023 (checklist file updated) 

Aircraft Model Engine Model File Description Download
RV-12iS Rotax 912 iS Sport Software 16.4.0/Settings ZIP
RV-12iS Rotax 912 ULS Software 16.4.0/Settings ZIP
Original RV-12 Rotax 912 ULS Software 16.4.0/Settings ZIP
Download for all RV-12 models: Skyview Presets README Rev. 19 PDF
Skyview Checklist File Rev.3 ZIP

RV-12/RV-12iS with Garmin G3X Touch – EFIS Settings and Flight Data Access How-To

Software and Settings

These files contain settings required to update and configure the Garmin G3X Touch system for the RV-12 or RV-12iS. A step-by-step README file is included below.
Last Updated: August 18, 2022 (electronic checklist files updated)

Readme file for all RV-12/12iS settings updates
G3X-PRE-SETS-READ-ME-Rev14
Original RV-12 w/Rotax 912ULS
RV-12iS VFR Avionics w/Rotax 912iS
RV-12iS IFR Avionics w/Rotax 912iS
Base Config
Autopilot Config
Autopilot (AFCS) Settings
RV-12 ULS G3XT Autopilot R2
Autopilot (AFCS) Settings
RV-12iS G3XT Autopilot Rev 3
(N/A – Included in IFR package base config file, above)
Checklist Files
(N/A)
912iS Sport
GMC 307 Config
GMC 307 config file for RV-12iS VFR package
(do not use with other autopilot controllers)
GMC 307 config file for RV-12iS IFR package
(do not use with other autopilot controllers)
Voltage Regulator Config
Voltage Regulator Settings
RV-12 G3X Silent Hektik Regulator
(N/A)
(N/A)

Download: How to Download flight data from a G3X Touch system


 

RV-12 D-180 Software & Settings

Important: Read the Download Instructions document before you start:

RV-12-Dynon D-180 Support Program download instructions

Note: Do not update beyond Dynon Support 5.5.0 unless the .zip file you see above is updated to a newer version.)

 


 

RV-12 Electrical System Diagrams

DWG files are stored in zip archive format.
Last updated: Jan 25, 2021 to include B&C voltage regulator

Name

PDF DWG
Electrical Schematic Instructions
pdf
Electrical Schematic in DWG Format
DWG
RV-12 SKYVIEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Finish Kit Shipped before 08-25-11)
pdf
RV-12 SKYVIEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Finish Kit Shipped after 08-25-11)
pdf
RV-12 SV-AP-KNOB ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Finish Kit Shipped after 08-25-11)
pdf
RV-12 G3X TOUCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Finish Kit Shipped after 08-25-11)
pdf
RV-12 D-180 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(D-180 Avionics Kit)
pdf
RV-12 ADS-B/2020 HARNESS GARMIN (for use with D-180/GTX 327 avionics pkg)
pdf

 

RV-12iS Electrical System Diagrams

Diagrams are available for Garmin VFR, Garmin IFR and SkyView avionics packages as delivered by Van’s. DWG files are stored in zip archive format.

Name

PDF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 912 iS G3X
[VFR avionics package] 
(WH-00134) R7
Updated: 05/05/2020 – Applies only to wiring harnesses shipped prior to September 2020
pdf
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 912 iS G3X
[VFR avionics package with GMC 507
(WH-00134-2) R0
Updated: 10/2022 – Applies only to wiring harnesses shipped after September 2020
pdf
 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 912 iS G3X
[IFR avionics package]
(WH-00136) R6
Updated: 05/05/2020 – Applies only to wiring harnesses shipped prior to September 2020
pdf
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 912 iS G3X
[IFR avionics package with GMC 507]
(WH-00136-2) R0
Updated: 10/2022 – Applies only to wiring harnesses shipped after September 2020
pdf
 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 912 iS SkyView
(WH-00133-1) R0
Updated: 10/2022
pdf
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 912 ULS SkyView
(WH-00139) R5
Updated: 05/08/2020
pdf

 

RV-12 Miscellaneous Documents


 

RV-14 Downloads

Name
PDF
RV-14 COMMON FUSELAGE HARNESS
(for reference only, this diagram is no longer updated)
pdf

 

General Downloads

Canopy Warning

Name PDF Zip
AFS Canopy Warning Read-Me pdf
G3X Touch Canopy Warning Read-Me pdf pdf
SkyView Canopy Warning Read-Me pdf pdf

3-View Diagrams – All RV’s:

To download this zip file, Right Click on the file name, and save the “target/link” file to your local drive.
3_VIEW_ALL.zip   11.4 MB Compatible with AutoCAD R13, LT 95, or newer.


Instrument Panel Data Sets:

To download these zipped DXF files, Right Click on the file name, and save the “target/link” file to your local drive.
The files have been zipped to maintain the integrity of the DXF file format.

There are several free viewers for DWG/DXF files that you can download from the Internet. Click here to access one of the many sites that offer a free viewer.

Files are supplied in DWG, DXF or IGES format only and will not be provided in other formats. Only the panel and sub-panel structure included in the files below will be provided. Van’s does not have the capability of assisting with CAD technical support. If you have any questions about how to download, install and use these files please contact your software provider.

Description 2D Panels 3D Assembly
RV-4 Instrument Panel RV-4 2D Panel
RV-6 Instrument Panel RV-6 2D Panel
RV-7/9 Tip up Instrument Panel RV-7 RV-9 2D Panel Tip Up RV-7,RV-9 3D Panel Tip-Up Canopy
RV-7/9 Slider Instrument Panel RV-7 RV-9 2D Panel Slider RV-7,9 3D Panel Sliding Canopy
RV-8 Instrument Panels RV-8 2D Panel RV-8 3D Panel
RV-10 Instrument Panel RV-10 2D Panel RV-10 3D Panel
RV-14 Instrument Panel RV-14 2D Panel RV-14 3D Panel

Weight and Balance Data Quick Reference Sample Files:

To download any of these PDF files, Right Click on the file name, and save the “target/link” file to your local drive. Note that these are samples and accurate weight and balance for each specific airplane must be calculated and documented.

Model      File name Size 
RV-4 RV4wb.pdf 14kb
RV-6 RV6wb.pdf 14kb
RV-6A RV6Awb.pdf 13kb
RV-7 RV7wb.pdf 15kb
RV-7A RV7Awb.pdf 17kb
RV-8 RV8wb.pdf 18kb
RV-8A RV8Awb.pdf 26kb
RV-9 RV9wb.pdf 30kb
RV-9A RV9Awb.pdf 14kb
RV-10 RV10wb.pdf 12kb
RV-12 RV12wb.pdf 133kb
RV-14 RV14wb.pdf 133kb
RV-14A RV14Awb.pdf 132kb
RV-14 SAMPLE RV-14_RV-14A_SampleWB.pdf 139kb

Presentations:

What’s Your Condition (Inspection) pdf
A&P’s and the Non-Type-Certificated Aircraft pdf

Other Items:

RV-14/14A “cutaway” posters
Color image files, can be printed as wall art or similar.
RV-14_RV-14A_Cutaway_Posters_01.zip (31MB ZIP file)

The RV Story Video
A compatible Media Player is required to watch this 30-minute movie.
To download this zip file, Right Click on the file name, and save the “target/link” file to your local drive.
RVStory.zip 127.50 MB  This is a “mp4” media file. Unzipped, the file name is RVStory.mp4

RV-7 Vinyl Application
For the factory RV-7A 2 files 1″dxf” and 1 “bmp” file.
To download this zip file, Right Click on the file name, and save the “target/link” file to your local drive.
RV-7_VINYL.zip 90 KB

40th Anniversary Logo
To download this zipped file, Right Click on the file name, and save the “target/link” file to your local drive.
These files have been zipped to maintain the integrity of the DXF file format.
This zipped file contains both a “dxf” and a “jpg” file of the 40th Anniversary Logo.
logo-dxf_and_jpg.zip 1.24 MB

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