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Van's Aircraft RV-10 Kit: Build Instruction Hints / "Gotchas" by Section

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Empennage

Wings

Fuselage

Firewall Forward, Seats, Cabin Heat

Final Inspection and Flight Test

Optional Sections

Ordering Kits - Main Items They Contain And Items to Delete


Please check current pricing at Vans!

New RV-10 kit pricing December 2023
Kit Old (wheels in finish kit)
March 2023		 Old (wheels in fuse kit)
June 2023		 New (wheels in fuse kit)
Dec 2023		 Delta Delta
Emp 5,750 5,750 7,600 1,850 32.2%
Wing 12,760 12,760 17,550 4,790 37.5%
Fuse 22,835 26,830 35,450 8,620 32.1%
Finish 23,150 19,155 25,300 6,145 32.1%
Std kit 64,495 64,495 85,900 21,405 33.2%
QB kit 83,900 83,900 111,500 27,600 32.9%

Note: as of December 2023, deleting items from kits is generally no longer an option. Seems Firewall Forward kit is though an exception, ask Vans.

Shop and Tools

Quick Build Specific Instructions

Cradles

Service Bulletins

Reference Link (Don't assume the list below is up-to-date)

ID (click for hints) ID (click for document) Date Summary
SB-00080 SB-00080 2024/2/15 Rev 2 of this document adds an image and video link, directing owners to install fittings with two wrenches to avoid damage to the cooler.
SL-00091 SL-00091

VAD-10041R6

Laser-Cut Parts Engineering Evaluation

2023/11/9 Ongoing issue with cracks at laser cut holes, see Van's statement here and discussions here: VAF thread and FB thread. FB Thread on SL-00091
SB-00090 SB-00090 2023/11/6 Dynon SV-AP-PANEL autopilot control panel
SB-00043 SB-00043 2023/9/6 Inspection of elevator skins for cracks.
SB-00080 SB-00080
Airflow SB-0001 		2023/6/19 Specific serial numbers of 2006 X-Series oil coolers (K19-16202-25 through 40) may leak.
SB-00036 Rev 3 SB-00036 Rev 3 2023/2/28 Updated version (Rev 3) of SB-00036. Cracks on horizontal stabilizer spar near elevator hinge brackets.
SB-00036 Rev 1 SB-00036 Rev 1 2023/2/2 Updated version (Rev 1) of SB-00036. Cracks on horizontal stabilizer spar near elevator hinge brackets.
SB-00066 SB-00066 2022/10/21 Prohibited use of ethanol in Andair fuel pumps.
SB-00007 Not public 2021/2/19 Revised Landing Gear Mount WD-01021-L/R-1
SB-00002 SB-00002 2020/5/11 Rudder Hinge Bracket
SB-00006 SB-00006 2020/5/6 Kavlico Oil Pressure Sensors
SB 19-09-09 SB 19-09-09 2020/2/26 Nose Gear Leg
SB 18-05-21 SB 18-05-21 2018/5/21 Fuel Spider, make sure, the fuel flow sensor port is plugged.
SB 18-03-30 SB 18-03-30 2018/3/30 Elevator Stop
MT SB 31 MT SB 31 2016/8/29 MT Governors
SB 16-03-28 SB 16-03-28 2016/3/28 Aileron Hinge Bracket / Spar
SB 14-12-22 SB 14-12-22 2014/12/22 Nose Wheel Stop
SB 14-8-29 SB 14-8-29 2014/8/29 Engine Mount Elastomer Plate
SB 11-9-13 SB 11-9-13 2011/9/13 Use of Sloshing Compounds in Fuel Tanks
SB 10-1-4 SB 10-1-4 2010/1/4 Door Safety Latch
SB 08-6-1 SB 08-6-1 2008/6/1 Reinforcement of Bulkhead under Turtle Deck
SB 07-4-12 SB 07-4-12 2007/4/12 Safety Wire for Flap Rod End
SB 06-9-20 SB 06-9-20 2006/9/20 Elevator Trim Nut Weldment
SB 06-2-3 SB 06-2-3 2006/2/3 Rudder Top Hinge
SB 04-2-1 SB 04-2-1 2004/2/1 Protective clear Plastic Sheeting Remains in Tanks
SB 02-12-1 SB 02-12-1 2002/12/1 Fuel / Oil Lines may shed Rubber Curls
SB 96-10-1 SB 96-10-1 1996/10/1 Add Safety Wire to Airbox Bolts

Service Letters

Please read all service letters here.

Other Build Topics (non optional)

Optional Aftermarket Modifications

See also Reanaissance Sean's excel sheet with costs (from April 2022): RV-10 Kit cost.xlsx

Builder Logs

Builder Log Feature Table

Builder Assist

See also this list: at VAF

Registration

Hints for flying Airplanes

Most relevant Wiki editing help pages

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