RV-14 QBF-02 REV 1: In Step 7 (QB), "5-9" was "5-8", and "12-13" was "11-12"

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1 14401 Keil Road NE, Aurora, Oregon, USA PHONE FAX Service Letters and Bulletins: REVISION DESCRIPTION: RV-14 QBF-02 REV 1: In Step 7 (QB), "5-9" was "5-8", and "12-13" was "11-12"

2 VAN'S AIRCRAFT, INC. SECTION QB: QUICKBUILD FUSELAGE INSTRUCTIONS DATE: 02/09/15 REVISION: 0 RV-14 PAGE QBF-1

3 VAN'S AIRCRAFT, INC. NOTE: In this instruction set instructions labeled "QB" are instructions used by Van's Aircraft to assemble the quickbuild structure. "QC" are instructions to be completed during the quality check at Van's Aircraft. The remaining instructions labeled "Builder" are to be completed by the customer. NOTE: Builders should read through all QB and QC sections to check that all work has been completed per the plans and become familiar with the construction of their aircraft. Step 1 (QB): Complete Section 25 Fwd Mid Fuselage Bulkheads. Step 2 (QB): Complete Section 26 Mid Fuselage Lower Structure through Page 9. Step 3 (QB): On Page complete Steps 10 and 11 as a Taildragger (do not make the rectangular opening for the tri-gear but dimple the holes indicated in Figure 1 on this page). Step 4 (Tri-Gear Builder): Complete Page Step 2. Use a straight edge and draw lines on the bottom of the fuselage marking the tri-gear cutout. From the bottom side cutout the hole per Page Steps 7 and 8. Cutting just inside the line then finishing with a file makes for a perfect match to the existing hole above. Step 5 (Tri-Gear Builder): Complete Page Steps 4, 5 and 9. Complete Page Step 12. Install nutplates per Page Steps 4 and 7. Step 6 (QB): Complete Page Steps F L F R 10X DIMPLE #40, FLUSH BOTTOM SIDE. F L Step 8 (QB): Complete Pages and 13. Step 9 (QB): Complete Page as a Tail Dragger. This will leave open two holes each side for the A-L & -R attach rivets. Step 10 (QB): Complete Pages through 20 as a Tri-Gear. This will add the required structure for adding a step. Step 11 (QB): Complete Page as a Tail Dragger. This will leave open two holes each side for the A-L & -R attach rivets. Step 12 (QB): Complete Page Step 13 (QB): Complete Section 27 Firewall and Section 28 Fwd Fuselage Lower Structure. Step 14 (QB): Complete Page Complete Page Steps Complete Page Steps 1-8. This will leave three open dimpled #40 holes at the forward nutplate locations used to attach the Tri-Gear upper gear leg intersection fairing's. Complete Page Double check that the CS Control Column moves freely. Restrain the column temporarily for shipment. Complete Pages through 20. Complete Pages Steps 1 and 2. Step 15 (QB): Install the A-L & -R Cover Plates using two temporary soft blind rivets. Step 16 (Tri-Gear Builder): Complete Page Step 12, Page Steps 4 and 9 and Page Steps 10 and 11. This will install the nutplates used to attach the Tri-Gear upper gear leg intersection fairings. Step 17 (Tail Dragger Builder): Complete Page Step 10 and Page Step 9. This will fill the unused nutplate locations with rivets. Step 20 (Tail Dragger Builder): Remove the temporary rivets holding the A-L & R Cover Plates (see Step 15). Rivet the cover plates permanently in place per Page Step 17. Step 18 (Tri-Gear Builder): Remove the A-L & R Cover Plates (see Step 15). Rivet the open holes made on Page Step 14 with rivets. See Figure 2. Rivet the holes left open on Page See Step 9. Step 19 (Tri-Gear Builder): Remove the bolts attaching the F Lower Drag Fitting in the tail dragger configuration (installed in Step 14 on this page). Complete Page Steps 1-3. FWD UP RIGHT Step 20 (Builder): Complete Page Steps Complete Page Step 21 (Builder): Complete Sections 30,31,32,33 and 34. 2X MATCH-DRILL #40 2X AN426AD3-3 (TRI-GEAR BUILDER) Step 7 (QB): Complete Page Steps 1-3, 5-9 and This will leave three open dimpled #40 holes at the nutplate locations used to attach the Tri-Gear upper gear leg intersection fairings. 2X DIMPLE #40, FLUSH BOTTOM SIDE FIGURE 1: FORWARD & CENTER BOTTOM SKINS A-L FIGURE 2: COVER PLATE INSTALLATION 2X SOFT TEMP BLIND RIVET PAGE QBF-2 RV-14 REVISION: 1 DATE: 01/02/16

4 QUICKBUILD FUSELAGE (CONTINUED) VAN'S AIRCRAFT, INC. Step 1 (QB): Complete Pages through 09. Step 2 (QB): Complete Page except for Step 5. Using twist ties temporarily attach the Wiring Channel Assembly to the F Sub Panel. Using a single twist tie on each side attach the Wiring Channel Assembly to the F L & -R Tunnel Sides. Step 3 (QB): Complete Pages through 22. NOTE: Before completing Step 4 Make sure that the rudder pedals have been installed first per QBF-2 Step 21! Step 4 (Builder): Complete Page Step 5. Step 5 (Builder): Complete Sections 36 and 37. DATE: 12/30/15 REVISION: 1 RV-14 PAGE QBF-3

5 VAN'S AIRCRAFT, INC. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK QBF-4 RV-14 0 PAGE REVISION: DATE: 02/09/15