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Empennage
- SECTION 3: TOOLS AND WORKSPACE
- SECTION 5: GENERAL INFORMATION
- SECTION 6: VERTICAL STABILIZER
- SECTION 7: RUDDER
- SECTION 8: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
- SECTION 9: ELEVATORS
- SECTION 10: TAILCONE
- SECTION 11: EMPENNAGE ATTACH
- SECTION 12: EMPENNAGE FAIRINGS
Wings
- SECTION 13: MAIN SPAR
- SECTION 14: WING RIBS
- SECTION 15: REAR SPAR
- SECTION 16: TOP WING SKINS
- SECTION 17: OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE
- SECTION 18: FUEL TANK
- SECTION 19: STALL WARNING SYSTEM
- SECTION 20: BOTTOM WING SKINS
- SECTION 21: AILERON
- SECTION 22: FLAP
- SECTION 23: AILERON ACTUATION
- SECTION 24: WING TIP
Fuselage
- SECTION 25: MID FUSE BULKHEADS
- SECTION 26: MID FUSE RIBS & BOTTOM SKINS
- SECTION 27: FIREWALL
- SECTION 28: FWD FUSE RIBS, BHDS & BOTTOM SKIN
- SECTION 29: FUSE SIDE SKINS
- SECTION 30: STEP INSTALLATION
- SECTION 31Q: UPPER FORWARD FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
- SECTION 32: TAILCONE ATTACHMENT
- SECTION 33: BAGGAGE AREA
- SECTION 34: BAGGAGE DOOR
- SECTION 35: ACCESS COVERS AND FLOOR PANELS
- SECTION 36: BRAKE LINES
- SECTION 37: FUEL SYSTEM
- SECTION 38: RUDDER PEDALS & BRAKE SYSTEM
- SECTION 39: CONTROL SYSTEM
- SECTION 40: FLAP SYSTEM
- SECTION 41Q: UPPER FORWARD FUSELAGE INSTALLATION
- SECTION 42: REAR SEAT BACKS
- SECTION 43: CABIN COVER
- SECTION 44: WING ATTACHMENT
- SECTION 45: CABIN DOORS & TRANSPARENCIES
- SECTION 45A: CABIN DOOR SAFETY LATCH
Firewall Forward, Seats, Cabin Heat
- SECTION 46: ENGINE MOUNT & LANDING GEAR
- SECTION 47: SPINNER & COWLING
- SECTION 48: GEAR LEG & WHEEL FAIRINGS
- SECTION 49: SEATS & SEAT BELTS
- SECTION 50: CABIN HEAT AND VENTILLATION
- SECTION FF1: ENGINE INSTALLATION
- SECTION FF2: COWL BAFFLE
- SECTION FF3: CONTROL CABLES
- SECTION FF4: FUEL SYSTEM
- SECTION FF5: OIL SYSTEM
- SECTION FF6: EXHAUST SYSTEM
- FILTERED AIR BOX (FAB) INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Sections
- SECTION OP-36: WINGTIP LIGHTING
- SECTION OP-38: ELECTRIC AILERON TRIM
- SECTION OP-40: COWL BAFFLE
- SECTION OP-43: ACCESS PANEL INSTALLATION
- SECTION OP-48: RV-10 AHRS BRACKET
- SECTION OP-50: FUEL PUMP NOISE FILTER
- SECTION OP-51: SHEET METAL BASICS
- SECTION OP-52: LANDING LIGHT
- SECTION OP-52A: AERO LEDS SUN SPOT LX
- SECTION OP-55: WING TIP NAV STROBE LIGHTING
- SECTION OP-56: TAIL LIGHTING
- SECTION OP-60: (AD)AHRS BRACKETS
- SECTION OP-64: RV-10 FLAP MOTOR RETROFIT
Ordering Kits - Main Items They Contain And Items to Delete
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-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 |
| 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 |
Other Build Topics (non optional)
Optional Aftermarket Modifications
- AC Installation
- Access Panels
- Brakes / Wheels
- Contactor
- Covers
- Cowl / Cowl Fasteners
- Door Locks / Hinges / Handles / Seals
- Drag Reduction
- Engine Dehydration
- Electronic Ignition / Injection
- Engine Preheat
- Extended Fuel Tanks
- Fast Tail
- Fiberglass / Fairings
- Firewall Heat Insulation
- Fuel Caps
- Fuel Valve
- Heater Valve
- Interior
- Long Range Tanks
- Oil Cooler
- Oil Separator for Crank Case Vent Line
- Oil Quick Drain
- Oxygen
- Parachute
- Parking Brake
- Pitot Static Kits
- Plenum
- Pre-fabricated fuel and brake lines
- Rudder Cable Fairings
- Rudder Pedals
- Steps
- Sun Visor
- USB Charge Ports
- Tow Bar / Tug
- Tug Guard
- Yaw Damper Servo
- Windows
- Wing Tips
See also Robert Gaynor's list of RV-10 options
Builder Logs
Builder Assist
See also this list: at Vans
- AP Masterbuilder (Florida)
- Saint Aviation (Florida)
- Synergy Air (Oregon, Georgia)
Hints for flying Airplanes
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