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2 articles tagged Van's
Directives & Bulletins
Van's SB-00128, Revision 1: longer canopy latch pins for the RV-14 and RV-14A
Van's Aircraft Service Bulletin SB-00128 covers RV-14 and RV-14A aircraft whose finish kits shipped before March 20, 2026. Side canopy pins had been seen to lift partly out of their sockets in aggressive aerobatics and overspeed; the bulletin lengthens the side and rear pins. Revision 1 is dated September 2, 2026.
11 Oct 2026
Directives & Bulletins
Van's SB-00079: an emergency egress hammer recommended for all RV aircraft
Van's Aircraft Service Bulletin SB-00079, issued March 20, 2026, applies to all RV aircraft and recommends carrying an emergency egress hammer made for aircraft. Van's notes that automotive hammers with a spring-loaded plunger are not effective on the plexiglass of aircraft windows and canopies.
11 Oct 2026