Rans N512DT User manual

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S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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RANS S-21 OUTBOUND TEXT MANUAL 1
ASSEMBLING THE MANUAL
1. Obtain three 2" wide 3-ring binders.
2. Place the TEXT, PARTS and FIGURES manuals in separate binders. Every
page has a section number then a page number within that section. (Example:
parts page 006-02) Parts pages have an exploded view and a parts listing.
NOTE: The PARTS manual pages will need to rotate to allow easier
viewing. Refer to pages at beginning of PARTS manual.
3. Separate the sections with the tab inserts listed below.
4. Cut out on solid lines, fold on dotted line, and slip in the labels to corresponding
sections. Tabs are designed for 1-1/4 ” Insertable Tabs.
00 - GENERAL
00 - GENERAL
01 –GETTING
STARTED
01 –GETTING
STARTED
02 –RUDDER
02 –RUDDER
03 –VERTICAL
STABILIZER
03 –VERTICAL
STABILIZER
04 –HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
04 –HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
05 - ELEVATOR
05 - ELEVATOR
06 –141 WING
06 –141 WING
07 –FUSELAGE -
TAILCONE
07 –FUSELAGE -
TAILCONE
08 –LANDING GEAR
08 –LANDING GEAR
09 –FUSELAGE
09 - FUSELAGE
10 –FUSELAGE
10 - FUSELAGE
11 –ENGINE
INSTALL
11 –ENGINE
INSTALL
12 –WEIGHT &
BALANCE
12 - WEIGHT &
BALANCE
13 - RIGGING
13 - RIGGING
14 - OPERATIONS
14 - OPERATIONS
00 - GENERAL
00 - GENERAL
01 –GETTING
STARTED
01 –GETTING
STARTED
02 –RUDDER
02 –RUDDER
03 –VERTICAL
STABILIZER
03 –VERTICAL
STABILIZER
04 –HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
04 –HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
05 - ELEVATOR
05 - ELEVATOR
06 –141 WING
06 –141 WING
07 –FUSELAGE -
TAILCONE
07 –FUSELAGE -
TAILCONE
08 –LANDING GEAR
08 –LANDING GEAR
09 –FUSELAGE
09 - FUSELAGE
10 –FUSELAGE
10 - FUSELAGE
11 –ENGINE
INSTALL
11 –ENGIEN
INSTALL
12 –WEIGHT &
BALANCE
12 - WEIGHT &
BALANCE
13 - RIGGING
13 - RIGGING
14 - OPERATIONS
14 - OPERATIONS

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00 - GENERAL
00 - GENERAL
01 –GETTING
STARTED
01 –GETTING
STARTED
02 –RUDDER
02 –RUDDER
03 –VERTICAL
STABILIZER
03 –VERTICAL
STABILIZER
04 –HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
04 –HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
05 - ELEVATOR
05 - ELEVATOR
06 –141 WING
06 –141 WING
07 –FUSELAGE -
TAILCONE
07 –FUSELAGE -
TAILCONE
08 –LANDING GEAR
08 –LANDING GEAR
09 –FUSELAGE
09 - FUSELAGE
10 –FUSELAGE
10 - FUSELAGE
11 –ENGINE
INSTALL
11 –ENGINE
INSTALL
12 –WEIGHT &
BALANCE
12 - WEIGHT &
BALANCE
13 - RIGGING
13 - RIGGING
14 - OPERATIONS
14 - OPERATIONS
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REVISION FORM
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
RANS has taken care to provide clear, comprehensive, and straightforward instructions
for assembly, maintenance, and operation by reference to manuals alone. In the event a
question arises for which no answer seems apparent, feel free to contact RANS
headquarters.
When calling for technical support or parts department, please have the
following ready:
•Aircraft Model
•Serial Number
•Engine Model
•Parts Number Needed (Parts Department Only)
•Your Aircraft Assembly Manuals
NOTE: Please make your questions precise and to the point, so that we
may assist as many customers as possible.
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Fax: .......................................................785-625-2795
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Website: ...............................................www.rans.com
NOTE: Questions concerning propeller care/adjustment and engine break-
in, operation, and maintenance should be directed to respective
manufacturers or supplier’s technical support personnel. Refer to the
manufacturer’s or supplier’s literature for instructions and contact
information.

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ENGINEERING DEPT. DRAWING NUMBERING SYSTEM
RANS DESIGNATES DRAWINGS BY EIGHT VARIABLES. THIS SYSTEM CONSISTS OF LETTERS
AND NUMBERS. THE FOLLOWING IS A BREAK DOWN OF THIS SYSTEM.
X1X2XX3XXXX4
1CLASSIFICATION
2DWG TYPE
3AIRCRAFT SECTION
4ID NUMBER
K = KIT
A = ASSEMBLY
AC = AIRCRAFT
(GENERAL) (GENERAL)
0 - 9999
I = INSTALLATION
AL = AILERON
P = PART
AV = AVIONICS
S = SUPPLIERS
BS = BRAKE SYSTEM
V = VIEW
CS = CONTROL SYSTEM
SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM
SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM
CV = COVERING
CW = COWLING
DR = DOOR
EL = ELEVATOR
EM = EMPENNAGE
ES = ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EX = EXHAUST
SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM
FL = FLAP
FS = FUEL SYSTEM
FU = FUSELAGE
FW = FIREWALL
HS = HORIZ. STAB
HW = HARDWARE (NOT MS, AN...)
(NOT MS,AN..)
IN = INTERIOR
IP = INSTRUMENT PANEL
PANEL
JS = JURY STRUT
LS = LIFT STRUT
MG = MAIN GEAR
NG = NOSE GEAR
PL = PLACARDS
PR = PROPELLER/SPINNER
PT = PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM
PW = POWER PLANT
RD = RUDDER
ST = SEAT/HARNESS
SY = SYSTEM
TG = TAIL GEAR
TR = TRIM TAB
VS = VERT. STAB.
WI = WING
WS = WINDSHIELD
EF-38E
EXAMPLE : KPWI0001
THIS INDICATES THAT IT IS A (K) = KIT PLANE; (P) = PART DRAWING; (WI) =
WING SECTION; (0001) = THE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE PART

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION _____________________________________________10
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ FIRST _______________________________12
AIRCRAFT TOOL LIST __________________________________________15
RECOMMENDED AVIONICS LIST__________________________________17
AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION ______________________________________18
SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR A CONDITION INSPECTION _______________25
NUMBERING AND PLACARDS____________________________________29
OPERATING LIMITATIONS _______________________________________34
REPAIRMAN’S CERTIFICATION___________________________________36
GETTING STARTED __________________________________________________37
RUDDER ___________________________________________________________41
RUDDER SKIN FORMING ________________________________________41
RUDDER ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________41
RUDDER TO VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH_______________________42
VERTICAL STABILIZER_______________________________________________43
VERTICAL STABILIZER ASSEMBLY _______________________________43
OPTIONAL - TAILDRAGGER PULL HANDLE ASSEMBLY ______________43
VERTICAL STABILIZER TIP ______________________________________44
VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT_____________________________45
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ____________________________________________46
FRAME ASSEMBLY_____________________________________________46
SKIN INSTALLATION____________________________________________47
HORIZONTAL ATTACHMENT_____________________________________48
ELEVATOR AND TRIM TAB____________________________________________50
ELEVATOR SKIN FORMING ______________________________________50
ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY _________________________________________50
ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ASSEMBLY ________________________________51
TRIM TAB INSTALLATION _______________________________________51
ELEVATOR FINAL RIVETING _____________________________________52
TRIM SERVO INSTALLATION_____________________________________53
ELEVATOR BALANCING_________________________________________54
ELEVATOR TO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT_____________56

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WING ______________________________________________________________57
WING SPAR ASSEMBLY_________________________________________57
OPTIONAL LANDING LIGHTS INSTALLATION _______________________58
AILERON BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY _______________________________59
FLAP BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY___________________________________60
WING RIB / SPAR ASSEMBLY ____________________________________61
WING SKIN INSTALLATION ______________________________________64
PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM _________________________________________69
WING FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY____________________________________70
FLAP & AILERON SKIN FORMING_________________________________73
FLAP ASSEMBLY ______________________________________________74
AILERON ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________75
AILERON BALANCING __________________________________________76
LIFT STRUT ASSEMBLY_________________________________________77
LIFT STRUT FAIRING INSTALLATION______________________________78
TAILCONE__________________________________________________________79
INITIAL ASSEMBLY_____________________________________________79
TAILCONE/CAGE ATTACHMENT__________________________________81
RUDDER CABLE SYSTEM _______________________________________83
AFT BAGGAGE ________________________________________________84
TAILCONE TOP SKINS __________________________________________85
S-4 CLOSEOUT ________________________________________________86
TAILCONE TOP FRONT SKINS____________________________________87
FUSELAGE SIDE AND BOTTOM SKINS ____________________________89
MAIN GEAR INSTALLATION ___________________________________________91
MAIN GEAR FIT UP _____________________________________________91
MAIN GEAR WHEEL/BRAKE INSTALLATION________________________92
BOOT COWL________________________________________________________94
TAILWHEEL INSTALLATION___________________________________________97
NOSE GEAR INSTALLATION __________________________________________98
TAIL TIE-DOWN INSTALLATION _________________________________100
OPTIONAL TOW BAR INSTALLATION_____________________________100
TAILCONE AFT CLOSEOUTS - (FINISHING KIT) __________________________101

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FUSELAGE INTERNAL_______________________________________________102
FLOORBOARD INSTALLATION __________________________________102
RUDDER PEDAL ASSEMBLY - (FINISHING KIT)_____________________102
RUDDER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION - (FINISHING KIT) _103
HYDRAULIC BRAKE INSTALLATION _____________________________104
SLIDING SEAT ASSEMBLY______________________________________106
OPTIONAL HEADREST ASSEMBLY ______________________________107
SEAT FINAL ASSEMBLY________________________________________108
OPERATION OF SLIDING SEAT__________________________________110
SEAT BELT INSTALLATION - (FINISHING KIT)______________________111
FUSELAGE - CONTROLS AND EXTERNAL ______________________________112
CONTROL STICK ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION - (FINISHING KIT)_____112
CONTROL STICK PUSH-PULL TUBE - (FINISHING KIT) ______________113
ELEVATOR PUSH-PULL TUBE - (FINISHING KIT) ___________________115
AILERON CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION - FUSELAGE (FINISHING KIT)
____________________________________________________________116
FLAP LEVER - (FINISHING KIT) __________________________________117
BELLY FAIRING INSTALLATION –(FINISHING KIT)__________________119
VENT SYSTEM - (FINISHING KIT)_________________________________119
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION_____________________________120
SUB-PANEL & RADIO MOUNT PLATES ___________________________121
WING INSTALLATION __________________________________________123
WING TIP ____________________________________________________126
OPTIONAL STROBES INSTALLATION ____________________________128
AILERON AND FLAP ATTACHMENT ______________________________128
FORMED WINDSHIELD & SKYLIGHT INSTALLATION _____________________129
WING CUFF INSTALLATION_____________________________________136
DOOR ASSEMBLY - LEXAN AND TRIM - (FINISHING KIT) __________________138
DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY - (FINISHING KIT) _______________________140
HYDRAULIC DOOR LIFT - (FINISHING KIT)_________________________141
FORWARD BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT - (FINISHING KIT)____________142
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT & CARGO NET INSTALLATION __________143
(FINISHING KIT)_______________________________________________143
INSTRUMENTS AND ELECTRICAL_____________________________________144

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RIGGING AND PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT _____________________________145
AILERON AND FLAP RIGGING___________________________________145
FLAP RIGGING________________________________________________147
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER______________________________________148
ELEVATOR___________________________________________________150
ELEVATOR TRIM TAB__________________________________________151
RUDDER_____________________________________________________153
WEIGHT AND BALANCE________________________________________154
AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES ____________________________154
WEIGHT AND BALANCE________________________________________156
POST FLIGHT RIGGING______________________________________________157
DETERMINING ACTION_________________________________________157
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND - THREE VIEW____________________________162
GENERAL INFORMATION_______________________________________163
STEERING AND BRAKING ______________________________________164
OPERATING LIMITATIONS ______________________________________165
WEIGHT AND BALANCE________________________________________170
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES______________________________________178
AIRCRAFT CARE______________________________________________196
REQUIRED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS __________________________199