The RV-10 is a four-place, single-engine aircraft powered by a Lycoming YIO-540-D4A5
six-cylinder reciprocating engine turning a Whirlwind constant-speed propeller.
The aircraft is primarily constructed of alclad aluminum using flush rivets to
the maximum extent possible.
Dimension Value
Wing Span 32’ 9“ Horizontal Stab Span Length 25’ Height Wheel Base Wing Area 147 sq. ft. Wing Airfoil Custom (coordinates in docs/rv10-airfoil-coordinates.txt)
Specification Value
Wing Span 32’ 9“ Length 25’ Height Wing Area 147 sq. ft. Empty Weight lbs Gross Weight 2,700 lbs Wing Loading – Gross lbs/sq. ft. Power Loading – Gross lbs/HP Engine Propeller Fuel Capacity U.S. Gallons Baggage Capacity lbs
Performance Light Weight Gross Weight
Top Speed KIAS KIAS Cruise (75% @ 8,000 ft) KIAS KIAS Cruise (55% @ 8,000 ft) KIAS KIAS Stall Speed KIAS KIAS Rate of Climb ft/min ft/min Ceiling ft ft Takeoff Distance ft ft Landing Distance ft ft Range (75%) SM SM Range (55%) SM SM
Parameter Value
Manufacturer Lycoming Model YIO-540-D4A5 Serial Number EL-36315-48E Rated Horsepower 260 HP Rated Speed 2700 RPM Firing Order 1-4-5-2-3-6 Spark Plug Gap 0.016“ – 0.022“ Bore 5.125“ Stroke 4.375“ Displacement 541.5 cu in Compression Ratio 8.5:1 Type 6-cylinder, horizontally opposed, fuel-injected, normally aspirated, air-cooled, direct drive
Parameter Value
Manufacturer Whirlwind Aviation, 1 Propeller Place, Piqua OH 45356 Model RV-10 Hub Serial Number RV10-366 Blade Serial Numbers RV10-443, RV10-444 Date of Manufacture 2017-10-12 Weight 44 lbs Blades 2 Low Pitch 12.8° High Pitch 35.1° Length 80“ Type Constant-speed
Parameter Value
Fuel Capacity U.S. gallons Usable Fuel U.S. gallons Minimum Grade 100LL or premium unleaded 91 octane mogas (see EFII fuel notes )
Parameter Value
Oil Capacity quarts max, quarts min Oil Specifications Oil Viscosity (All Temps) SAE15W-50 or SAE20W-50
Weight Value
Maximum Takeoff Weight lbs Maximum Ramp Weight lbs Maximum Landing Weight lbs Maximum Baggage Weight lbs Empty Weight lbs Gross Weight lbs
Dimension Value
Entry Width Entry Height Volume cubic feet
Loading Value
Wing Loading lbs/sq. ft. Power Loading lbs/HP
Symbol Definition
KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed KCAS Knots Calibrated Airspeed KTAS Knots True Airspeed V~S0~ Stall speed in landing configuration (flaps down) V~S1~ Stall speed in clean configuration (flaps up) V~X~ Best angle of climb speed V~Y~ Best rate of climb speed V~G~ Best glide speed V~FE~ Maximum flap extended speed V~NO~ Maximum structural cruising speed V~A~ Design maneuvering speed V~NE~ Never exceed speed
Abbreviation Definition
RPM Revolutions Per Minute MP Manifold Pressure CHT Cylinder Head Temperature EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature TIT Turbine Inlet Temperature FF Fuel Flow GPH Gallons Per Hour PSI Pounds Per Square Inch
Abbreviation Definition
EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System PFD Primary Flight Display MFD Multi-Function Display AHRS Attitude and Heading Reference System GPS Global Positioning System VOR VHF Omnidirectional Range ILS Instrument Landing System ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast AoA Angle of Attack
Abbreviation Definition
VDC Volts Direct Current ECU Engine Control Unit
Abbreviation Definition
CG Center of Gravity MAC Mean Aerodynamic Chord ARM Horizontal distance from datum to item CG MOMENT Weight multiplied by arm
Abbreviation Definition
POH Pilot’s Operating Handbook SM Statute Miles NM Nautical Miles ISA International Standard Atmosphere MSL Mean Sea Level AGL Above Ground Level OAT Outside Air Temperature