This section provides the operating limitations, instrument markings, color
coding and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane
and its systems.
Type Description KIAS
V~S0~ Stall, Flaps Down (33°, 2,250 lb) 50 V~S~ Stall, Flaps 16° (2,250 lb) 55 V~S1~ Stall, Flaps Up (2,250 lb) 61 V~G~ Best Glide (prop full coarse) 95 V~X~ Best Angle of Climb 105 V~Y~ Best Rate of Climb 110 V~FE~ Maximum Flap Extended (deploy inhibit) 90 V~NO~ Maximum Structural Cruising 158 V~A~ Design Maneuvering V~NE~ Never Exceed
Note: Stall speeds are at 2,250 lb, not maximum gross weight (2,700 lb).
Stall speeds increase with weight — at max gross, add approximately 10%.
Parameter Limit
Engine Maximum Horsepower HP Maximum Speed RPM Maximum Manifold Pressure Maximum CHT °F Maximum Oil Temperature °F Oil Pressure (Min) PSI Oil Pressure (Max) PSI Fuel Pressure (Min) PSI Fuel Pressure (Max) PSI
Arc Range
Green Arc 0 – RPM Red Line (Max) RPM
Arc Range
Green Arc °F – °F Yellow Arc °F – °F Red Line (Max) °F
Arc Range
Green Arc – PSI Yellow Arc – PSI Red Line (Min) PSI Red Line (Max) PSI
Arc Range
Green Arc °F – °F Yellow Arc °F – °F Red Line (Max) °F
Limit Value
Maximum Takeoff Weight lbs Maximum Ramp Weight lbs Maximum Landing Weight lbs Maximum Baggage Weight lbs
Category Range
Utility “ – “ aft of datum
Note: Datum is located forward of the wing leading edge.
Category Positive Negative
Utility +G -G
Slips in clean configuration are prohibited. The RV-10 rudder can aerodynamically stall during slips with flaps up, resulting in a sudden and uncommanded snap roll. Slips are permitted with flaps extended, which reduces the angle of attack required for a given airspeed and prevents rudder stall.
The airplane is approved for the following operations when equipped in
accordance with FAR 91:
Day VFR
Night VFR
Day IFR
Night IFR
Non-Icing
Parameter Value
Fuel Capacity U.S. gallons Usable Fuel U.S. gallons Minimum Grade 100LL or premium unleaded 91 octane mogas (see limitations below)
When using premium unleaded mogas (91 octane minimum):
Altitude limit : Stay below 8,000 ft density altitude (higher vapor pressure than avgas)Temperature limit : Do not use mogas in OAT above 100°FHigh terrain : Use 100LL when flying over high terrain with limited landing optionsMogas reaches its vapor point more easily than avgas at altitude and in heat
Location Placard
On baggage area Maximum Baggage Capacity lbs In view from entrance EXPERIMENTAL In view of occupants PASSENGER WARNING: THIS AIRCRAFT IS AMATEUR BUILT AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD AIRCRAFT. At each fuel filler 100LL / 91 MOGAS, XX Gal. On instrument panel NO SLIPS WITH FLAPS UP