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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

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
FAA-2024-1695	FAA-2024-1695	2024/10/31	Lycoming Connecting Rods manufactured 2009-2017
SB-00007 REV 2	SB-00007 REV 2	2024/10/28	Revised Landing Gear Mount WD-01021-L/R-1
SB-00103	SB-00103	2024/7/11	Dynon update v16.7 triggers door latch warning at 200 rpm in error.
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 Van's statement on new repair kits that speed up LCP compliance work Van's statement on approaching deadlines for LCP replacement orders Check RV-10 Service Letters for instructions.
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.

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

RV10.org Apps

rv10.org PlaneTour App

Builder Assist

Registration

Phase 1

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Hints for flying Airplanes

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