Our RV-12 Tool Kit was developed per Vans RV-12 required tools. The basic tool kit covers all sheet metal requirements and contains the highest quality aircraft tools, the same as our standard RV Tool Kits. Photo may reflect items not included in this kit and/or options not included. See the detail list of items below for kit contents.

Vans specified mechanic tools are available as an option (required later in the build provess).

Vans specified tubing tools are available as an option (required later in the build provess).

Other aircraft tools not required per Vans Aircraft are available as options.

Some common items (not aircraft tools) at the end of the this list are readily available at your local hardware store.

RV-12 Sheet Metal Tool Kit Includes:
350 EACH, 1/8 CLECOS, COPPER*
50 EACH, 3/32 CLECOS, SILVER*
3/32 RIVET DIMPLE DIE SET*
3/32 SMALL DIAMETER RIVET DIE REDUCED DIAMETER FEMALE DIE*
1/8 PROTRUDING HEAD RIVET SET*
1/8 RIVET DIMPLE DIE SET (100-DEGREE)*
#8 SCREW DIMPLE DIE SET, USA*
2 EACH, FLUSH HEAD RIVET SET (SHORT 1/8" THICK)*
FLUSH HEAD RIVET SET (TALL 1/2" THICK)*
#3 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
#11 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
2 EACH, #12 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
#16 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
2 EACH, #19 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
#27 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
3 EACH, #30 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
12" #30 EXTENSION DRILL BIT
#36 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
5 EACH, #40 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
#52 COBALT DRILL BIT
1/4" COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
5/16 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
11/32 COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
3/8" COBALT AVIATION DRILL BIT
UNIBIT STEP DRILL*
100 DEG MACHINE COUNTERSINK CUTTER WITH #27 PILOT*
120 DEG MACHINE COUNTERSINK CUTTER WITH #30 PILOT*
100 DEG MACHINE COUNTERSINK CUTTER WITH #30 PILOT*
100 DEG MACHINE COUNTERSINK CUTTER WITH #40 PILOT*
COUNTERSINK CAGE*
1/4-28 TAP
3/8-16 TAP
3/8-24 TAP
6-32 TAP
TAP HANDLES, 3-PC SET*
SMOOTH FILE SET*
HAND BLIND RIVET PULLER PRP26A USM CORP*
TATCO HAND SOLID RIVET SQUEEZER WITH 3" YOKE*
FLUTING PLIERS*
CLECO PLIERS*
HAND SEAMER, OFFSET*
OFFSET LEFT METAL CUTTING SNIPS, RED*
OFFSET RIGHT METAL CUTTING SNIPS, GREEN*
1# SOFT FACED DEAD BLOW HAMMER*
SPEED DEBURRING TOOL*
MULTI PENCIL DEBURRING TOOL
* = Lifetime Warranty
Image does not reflect all tools in kit.

OPTIONAL MECHANICS TOOL KIT INCLUDES:
TORQUE WRENCH 0-600 IN LB
KLEIN TAPE MEASURE
KLEIN NEEDLENOSE PLIERS
KLEIN DIAGONAL CUTTER
KLEIN HACKSAW WITH BLADE
KLEIN COMBINATION WRENCH SET (1/4-3/4")
KLEIN WIRE CRIMPER STRIPER
KLEIN 1/4" DRIVE SOCKET SET

OPTIONAL TUBING TOOLS INCLUDE:
TUBING CUTTER
PRO TUBING BENDER
AVIATION ROL-AIRE FLARING TOOL

OPTIONS NOT REQUIRED BY VANS:
PNEUMATIC HYDRO POP RIVETER (OPTIONAL)
HIGH QUALITY HYDRO POP RIVETER $229.95 VALUE (OPTIONAL-RECOMMENDED)
SCOTCH BRITE HAND PADS (OPTIONAL)
SAFETY GLASSES (OPTIONAL)
DIMPLE DIE ORGANIZER (OPTIONAL)
1/2" JAW CLAMP CLECO (OPTIONAL)
1" JAW CLAMP CLECO (OPTIONAL)
#27 PLEXIGLASS DRILL BIT (OPTIONAL)
#40 PLEXIGLASS DRILL BIT (OPTIONAL)
.2495 REAMER (OPTIONAL)

TOOLS TO PURCHASE LOCALLYAT YOUR HARDWARE STORE:
1X6" BENCH VISE
SMALL 2" C-CLAMPS
3' SPRING OR PONY CLAMPS
FISH SCALE
BATTERY POWERED DRILL MOTOR