Rans S-20 RAVEN User manual

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S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
Serial Number:
Registration Number:
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RANS DESIGNS
4600 HWY 183 Alt
HAYS, KANSAS, USA 67601
785-625-6346
www.rans.com

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AFTER PRINTING THE S-20 MANUAL.
HOW DO I ASSEMBLE 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 – FUSELAGE
SYSTEMS
01 – FUSELAGE
SYSTEMS
02 – CONTROL
SYSTEMS
02 – CONTROL
SYSTEMS
03 - ENGINE
03 - ENGINE
04 - INSTRUMENT
PITOT/STATIC
04 - INSTRUMENT
PITOT/STATIC
05 - WINGS
05 - WINGS
06 - BOOT COWL &
PANEL
06 - BOOT COWL &
PANEL
07 - WINDSHIELD &
DOORS
07 - WINDSHIELD &
DOORS
08 – COVERING
08 – COVERING
09 –SEAT BELTS &
INTERIOR
09 - SEAT BELTS &
INTERIOR
10 – OPTIONS
10 - OPTIONS
11 – RIGGING
11 - RIGGING
12 – WEIGHT &
BALANCE
12 - WEIGHT &
BALANCE
13 - OPERATIONS
13 - OPERATIONS

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00 - GENERAL
00 - GENERAL
01 – FUSELAGE
SYSTEMS
01 – FUSELAGE
SYSTEMS
02 – CONTROL
SYSTEMS
02 – CONTROL
SYSTEMS
03 - ENGINE
03 - ENGINE
04 - INSTRUMENT
PITOT/STATIC
04 - INSTRUMENT
PITOT/STATIC
05 - WINGS
05 - WINGS
06 - BOOT COWL &
PANEL
06 - BOOT COWL &
PANEL
07 - WINDSHIELD &
DOORS
07 - WINDSHIELD &
DOORS
08 – COVERING
08 – COVERING
09 –SEAT BELTS &
INTERIOR
09 - SEAT BELTS &
INTERIOR
10 – OPTIONS
10 - OPTIONS
11 – RIGGING
11 - RIGGING
12 – WEIGHT &
BALANCE
12 - WEIGHT &
BALANCE
13 - OPERATIONS
13 - OPERATIONS
00 - GENERAL
00 - GENERAL
01 – FUSELAGE
SYSTEMS
01 – FUSELAGE
SYSTEMS
02 – CONTROL
SYSTEMS
02 – CONTROL
SYSTEMS
03 - ENGINE
03 - ENGINE
04 - INSTRUMENT
PITOT/STATIC
04 - INSTRUMENT
PITOT/STATIC
05 - WINGS
05 - WINGS
06 - BOOT COWL &
PANEL
06 - BOOT COWL &
PANEL
07 - WINDSHIELD &
DOORS
07 - WINDSHIELD &
DOORS
08 – COVERING
08 – COVERING
09 –SEAT BELTS &
INTERIOR
09 - SEAT BELTS &
INTERIOR
10 – OPTIONS
10 - OPTIONS
11 – RIGGING
11 - RIGGING
12 – WEIGHT &
BALANCE
12 - WEIGHT &
BALANCE
13 - OPERATIONS
13 - OPERATIONS

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Labels for the exterior spine of each manual may be made from self-stick labels. The format
below may be used.
RANS
S-20
RAVEN
TEXT
MANUAL
RANS
S-20
RAVEN
PARTS
MANUAL
RANS
S-20
RAVEN
FIGURES
MANUAL

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RANS Designs
4600 Highway 183 Alternate
Hays, KS 67601
Technical Support [phone]
[e-mail]
Parts Department [phone]
[e-mail]
When calling 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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RANS AIRCRAFT
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.
Physical and mailing address:........... RANS Designs
4600 Highway 183 Alternate
Hays, KS 67601
Voice: ...........................................................785-625-6346
Fax: ..............................................................785-625-2795
E-mail (General) [e-mail]
E-mail (Aircraft Tech) ............................ [e-mail]
E-mail (Aircraft Parts)[e-mail]
Internet site:.................................................www.rans.com
Aircraft Technical Support:............................785-625-6346
Aircraft Parts Department:.............................785-625-6346
When calling for parts or technical assistance, have the aircraft model, serial number,
engine model number, and assembly manuals at hand.
Questions about propeller care and adjustment and about engine break-in,
operation, and maintenance should be directed to respective manufacturer’s or
supplier’s technical support personnel. Refer to manufacturer’s or supplier’s
literature for instructions and contact information.

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RANS S-20 RAVEN
AIRCRAFT TOOL LIST
The following is a list of tools that will be helpful when assembling your RANS aircraft.
HAND TOOLS
Pliers Safety Wire Pliers
Needle Nose Pliers Linesman Pliers
Side Cutters Electrical Wire Stripers
Aviation Snips Pop Rivet Tool
Hammer Click Punch
Rubber Mallet* Ball Peen Hammer
Center Punch Drift Pin & Punch Set
Screwdriver Set Safety Glasses
Several Small Clamps (Stanley quick clamps work well) Wrench Set SAE & Metric
Socket Set – SAE & Metric Ruler & Tape Measure
2 or 4 ft. Level
Utility Knife Hole Saw*
Set of Drill Bits (sizes listed below)
Hack Saw
Fluting Pliers Scotch-Brite Pads
1/2” & 3/4" Uni-Bit® Step Drill
Digital Protractor*
Pop Grip Dimpler for 1/8” holes Files
Cleco Pliers Silver #40 Clecos
Copper #30 Clecos Gold #11 Clecos
POWER TOOLS
Electric Hand Drill Small Electric Grinder
Dremel* Bench Disk Sander*
Soldering Gun/Hot Knife Heat Gun*
CD/MP3 Player* Right Angle Drill and Bits
It is highly recommended to use a pneumatic
riveter.
RANS uses these pneumatic riveters.
Marson V2 lightweight pneumatic riveter P/N 79014
MSC Industrial Supply Co. P/N
04053278
LUBRICANTS, ADHESIVES, TAPES & ETC
Small Can Lithium Grease Clear Silicone
WD40 Super Glue
Lubricating oil Loctite Blue Threadlocker
DOW 730 Sealant or similar 3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive
Thread Sealant 1/4” wide Double Stick Tape
Safety Wire Hi-Temp Silicone Seal (RED)
Clear Plastic Tape (anti-chafe) 1” Acrylic Foam Tape (2-sided)
Adhesive backed Velcro Masking Tape
White Lightning Bike Chain Lube or similar LORD Fusor 703 rep/Cleaner
LORD Fusor 108B/109B Adhesive, Plunger & Mixer Tips

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DRILL BIT SIZES
A full set of fractional drill bits ranging from 3/32" to 5/8" is strongly recommended. In
addition to these, the following number bits will be required to assemble your S-20
RAVEN.
NUMBERED BITS FRACTIONAL BITS
#40 1/4”
#30 5/16"
#11 3/8"
#28 1/2"
#21 & 10-32 TAP 7/8"
*Not a necessary tool but helpful

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RANS Designs
RECOMMENDED AVIONICS LIST – S-20
Comm Radios
GARMIN GTR 200
Transponder
GARMIN GTX 335
Encoder
AMERI-KING AK-350
GPS GARMIN AERA 660
ELT ACK Technologies E-04
Push to Talk Switch
RADIO SHACK #275-644 Pushbutton Switch
Local Avionic shops can wire your avionic harnesses for you.
Switches, circuit breakers, and other electrical parts are also available from RANS.
Contact RANS Parts Department for pricing.
RED Illuminated Master Switch
KSES0017
Non-illuminated Switch
KSES0016
Panel Post Lights
KSES0018
Electrical Buss Bar
AMW 636
W58 Circuit Breakers
1 amp
KSES0010
2 amp
KSES0012
4 amp
KSES0014
5 amp
KSES0015
10 amp
KSES0013
15 amp
KSES0011