New Service Bulletin on RV10 rudder bottom hinge bracket

[Jan]

Van's has published SB-00002 for the RV-10, which describes the method for inspection and - if cracks in the installed part are found - replacement of the rudder bottom hinge bracket.

https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-in ... /sb-00002/

Hard impacts on the rudder stop (typically due to wind gusts on an unrestrained rudder when parked on the ground unattended) may result in cracks forming in a specific location of the bottom rudder hinge bracket. The service bulletin directs owners to inspect the bracket and, if cracks are observed, order a small kit of parts to replace the bracket with a replacement part and hardware of new design. If cracks are not present, owners may continue to inspect at least as frequently as each condition inspection. Replacement of the part is not required unless cracks are observed.

Of course, Van's always recommends installing a rudder gust lock to prevent gust-related issues when the aircraft is parked.

The kit needed to complete this service bulletin is available on the Van's Web store.