Rans S-20 RAVEN User manual

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S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
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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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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

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S-20 RAVEN - GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
As the builder of the S-20 RAVEN kit, you are considered the manufacturer by
law. The rules state that you must build 51% of the total. In essence, we are your
parts supplier. You have the final say concerning every single item that goes into
your project. The responsibility of making a safe aircraft is on your shoulders. It is
by your hand this box of parts becomes an aircraft. Set up your quality
assurance and construction activity according to the level of risk you are
willing to take. The manual provided is to be thought of as a suggested
guidebook. Use the book, but learn to think things through. This will minimize
errors and reduce build time.
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
TAKE INVENTORY:
You must complete an inventory within 60
days of receiving your kit.
We check and re-check and are 99.9% certain that if we say we shipped it, we
did. The first task in building your kit is to inventory the parts using the packing
list provided. It is your job to keep all parts organized and accounted for. We
cannot provide missing parts cost free after 60 days. Use the supplied pack list to
verify that everything that we packed is in the box. The fast way to inventory is to
use the Priority Number that appears on the Part Number labels, these will match
the pack list in numeric order. Go through the list item by item. If anything is not
there that should be, please contact our parts department immediately. HINT:
Use sections of plywood from the packing crate to fabricate a part inventory
board. As each part is inventoried and checked off on the pack list, staple the
bag to the board. This allows for quick identification and part selection during
assembly. Plywood can be attached to shop walls. You may also fabricate “A”
Frame stands to support the plywood. Refer to FIGURES 00-01 and 00-01A.
IMPORTANT:When hanging the parts on the board, use the aircraft section
designator of the part number to organize the parts. For an explanation of the part
number and the meaning of the letters in the prefix refer to ENGINEERING DEPT.
DRAWING NUMBERING SYSTEM.

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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
0 - 9999
I = INSTALLATION
AL = AILERON
P = PART
AV = AVIONICS
S = SUPPLIERS
BS = BRAKE SYSTEM
V = VIEW
CS = CONTROL SYSTEM
CV = COVERING
CW = COWLING
DR = DOOR
EL = ELEVATOR
EM = EMPENNAGE
ES = ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EX = EXHAUST
FL = FLAP
FS = FUEL SYSTEM
FU = FUSELAGE
FW = FIREWALL
HS = HORIZ. STAB
HW = HARDWARE (NOT MS, AN...)
IN = INTERIOR
IP = INSTRUMENT 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
E
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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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ FIRST
PLEASE READ: We highly recommend that you completely read the manual
cover to cover before beginning assembly of your aircraft. This will help to
eliminate costly mistakes and considerably speed up your build time. As you
read the Assembly Manual, follow along in the Parts and Figure Drawings
Manual. Study each and every parts and figure drawing. The Assembly, Parts,
and Figure Drawing manuals will parallel each other; however, at times the
Assembly manual will use parts from two or more pages of the Parts manual.
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all figure and exploded view
drawings are NOT to scale.
GET ORGANIZED! Prepare your workshop; be certain that what comes in the
door will be able to go out!
KEEP IT CLEAN: Wash your hands, tools, and work tables. You will notice
most of the parts are labeled with part numbers. Most labels will peel off easily,
but if some are stubborn then dampen a cloth with acetone or lacquer thinner,
apply, let soak a little and peel off. Repeat if necessary. Goo Gone® Pro-Power
also works well. CAUTION: Do NOT allow Acetone, lacquer thinner, Loctite or
fuel to contact Lexan glazing. These and some other solvents will destroy the
Lexan.
STEEL PREPARATION: Even though every care is taken to assure a safe
arrival of your aircraft, thoroughly inspect the fuselage as well as all other parts
for the following: unclosed welds, nicks, and dents. If you locate any suspect
areas with excessive dents or scratches call our Tech-Staff for information on
damage tolerance. All Welded steel parts will require primer and top coating.
We recommend a good two-part epoxy primer. Be sure the primer and paint
you choose will not be affected by the urethane adhesive used to bond the
fabric to the airframe. Final painting of certain components will be done after
trial assembly. Include these components when designing your paint
scheme. If you assemble the aircraft in a humid environment it is best to prime
everything first.
ASSEMBLY SEQUENCING: We have tried to format the manual in a
step-by-step order as to how to assemble your aircraft. However, there is truly
no “one” order in which to follow, as long as the check- lists in the covering
section are met prior to covering. If you should choose to build your wings first
rather then the fuselage, it is acceptable to do so. NOTE: It is not necessary
to trial fit wings and tail surfaces to the fuselage frame except for the
rudder and elevator fit up described in section 1. It is acceptable to
complete building of the components and then to final install them. Refer to
the assembly sequence flow chart at the end of this section.

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DEBURRING: Many parts will need to be deburred. This is an IMPORTANT
step and must be performed. Assembly of parts with burrs can cause stress
risers and eventual part failure. Various tools can be used. A deburring tool is
nice but a 1/2" drill bit can do a good job on most holes. Radius and
smooth sharp corners with files or fine grit sanders and grinders. Edges of
certain parts also need deburring...a good file works here.
CLECOS: These are temporary fasteners that will be used to hold things
together while fitting and drilling. A pair of pliers is also required to install and
remove the clecos. The cleco's are color coded as to hole size.
Silver #40
Copper #30
Gold #11
To use, simply set cleco in the special pliers, squeeze closed, insert into the
hole and release. (Reverse for removal). You will find the clecos to be
extremely useful throughout assembly.
ROD ENDS: When installing rod ends and similar hardware, be certain at least
ten threads are engaged, unless directed otherwise within the text.
CAUTION: Rod Ends must be engaged a minimum of 10
complete turns.
RIVETS: Your kit is supplied with various sizes of aluminum and stainless steel
pop rivets. Even though we are careful, there is always the chance of the
packages being mis-labeled. So before riveting, be sure to double check that
you have the correct aluminum or stainless steel pop rivet for the particular
section you are working on.
MARKERS: Throughout the manual, you are instructed to mark on various
parts. Use flairs or any type of felt tip marker. Avoid using pencils. The
graphite in the lead will cause the aluminum to corrode.
ENGINE WARRANTY: Rotax engines have a six-month warranty from the
time of first use. There are however time constraints on this warranty. Please
read the following pages on warranty extensions very closely. If there are any
questions on engine warranty, please contact the factory.
CAUTION:
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AN & RIVET CHARTS: All bolts and rivets furnished with the kit are labeled as
to their size. In the event they become mixed or you question the size or length
of a particular bolt or rivet, we have included an AN bolt chart and a rivet chart.
ORIENTATION: Throughout the Manual, you will be asked to refer to specific
stations of the fuselage. Station 1 (S-1) is the first structural member starting at
the nose of the plane. Progressing towards the tail, we pass all stations. Refer
to FIGURE 00-02.
When a left hand side part is called out, this means the planes left or your left if
you were sitting in the cockpit looking forward.
SERIAL NUMBER: Refer to FIGURE 00-03 for the serial number plate location.
Please record your serial number and have it handy whenever you call
the factory for assistance.
HAVE FUN: A RANS aircraft is almost as much fun to build as it is to fly and
with a little care and planning, your ship could be a show-stopper...
Send us and the magazine's pictures of your work in progress or your finished
plane.
Send your completion photos to EAA Sport Planes, Experimenter, or Kit Planes.
They love to see completed kit planes.
Don’t be shy, SHOW IT OFF!!
AS ALWAYS, WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
GIVE US A CALL IF YOU RUN INTO A PROBLEM.

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AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
INTRODUCTION:
All aircraft of U.S. registry are required to have the following documentation
onboard. For aircraft registered in other countries contact your National
Aviation Authority.
Airworthiness Certificate
Registration
Operating Limitations
Weight and Balance Information
NOTE: The bold letters above spell out AROW. This acronym is often
used to help remember the required documents.
OBTAINING AN "N" NUMBER (Registration)
In order to register your plane, it will be necessary to obtain an identification
number for the plane. This is referred to as an "N" number.
Information and on-line registration can be done by visiting the website:
www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/
If any number is acceptable to you, write to:
FAA Aircraft Registry
Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 25504
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Ask them to assign you a free U.S. identification number of their choice.

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If you prefer a number of your own choosing or a smaller number, you may be
able to obtain the exact number you want by asking the FAA registry to assign
you a specific number of your choice.
N-Numbers consist of a series of alphanumeric characters.
U.S. registration numbers may not exceed five characters in addition to the standard
U.S. registration prefix letter N.
These characters may be:
one to five numbers (N12345)
one to four numbers followed by one letter (N1234Z)
one to three numbers followed by two letters (N123AZ)
To avoid confusion with the numbers one and zero, the letters "I" and "O" are
not to be used.
An N-Number may not begin with zero. You must precede the first zero in an N-
Number with any number 1 through 9. For example, N01Z is not valid.
If you request a special "N" number it would be best to list at least five choices in
case your first choice is not available. A special number of your own choosing
will cost $10.00 and you should enclose that fee with your letter.
When To Obtain Your "N" Number
If you plan to complete your kit within a very short time, it is recommended
that you obtain your "N" number right away. If your project will be fairly lengthy,
you will not need to obtain your number until the last several months of
construction. Keep in mind that if you request a special "N" number it can be
reserved for no longer than one year. If this number has not been affixed to the
fuselage within this time and the registration completed, it will be necessary to
pay an additional $10.00 to reserve that number for another year.
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP FORM
In the appendix, you will find an Affidavit of Ownership Form. This form should
accompany your letter requesting the assignment of an "N" number. Obtain the
most current form at www.faa.gov.
This form must be notarized as it establishes your ownership to the airplane even
though you know you did build it. It will be used by the FAA to create a file on
your aircraft and will serve as a legal document and a substitute for the Bill of
Sale (AC Form 8050-2) that a buyer gets when he buys any existing airplane.
Have handy a copy of your Sales Invoice from us.

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REGISTERING YOUR AIRCRAFT
After you have written the Aircraft Registry requesting an "N" number, you will
receive a form letter giving your number assignment. You will also receive a
blank Aircraft Registration Form. (Sample Enclosed.) Complete the
Application for Aircraft Registration (Form 8050-1) and return it to the Aircraft
Registry along with the $5.00 registration fee.
Retain the PINK copy of the Registration and mail both the WHITE original and
the GREEN copy. Your PINK copy is your authority to operate the aircraft,
when carried in the aircraft with an appropriate and current airworthiness
certificate.
RECEIVING AUTHORITY TO FLY YOUR AIRCRAFT
Registration alone does not authorize you to fly your aircraft. The aircraft
must, after it has been properly registered, also obtain an Airworthiness
Inspection by an inspector for the FAA, at which time the necessary
Airworthiness Certificate may be issued. Then, and only then, is your aircraft
ready for flight.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AN AIRWORTHINESS
CERTIFICATE
Since the final step in obtaining an Airworthiness Certificate is to obtain an
inspection of your airplane by an official for the FAA, it is a good idea to make
an early contact with the FAA inspector's office nearest your home. Members
of the local EAA chapter or a local flying service may be able to help direct you
to this office. The purpose of such an early contact would be to discuss with the
FAA representative, your proposed home built project and to generally familiarize
yourself with the procedures established by the FAA for home built projects. At
this time, you can establish a tentative plan for inspection of the aircraft upon
completion. The typical FAA inspector is interested in your project and wants to
help you do a good job. A person that has been designated by the FAA for the
purpose of inspecting aircraft is a Designated Airworthiness Representative or
DAR. It is a good Idea to contact the DAR that you plan to use and ask him what
he would like to see at inspection.
The FAA requires that everyone building an airplane must maintain a
construction log of the work he does on his airplane. You can use a
notebook of conventional size and keep a daily diary of the work done on your
aircraft. It is a good idea to also make notes in the Assembly Manual as well as
listing dates when certain procedures were done. It is a very good idea to take
photographs of work on your plane in various stages. This helps to document
that you, the builder, actually completed 51% of this kit. (The latest revision of

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Advisory Circular 20-27 (AC 20-27) is available from the FAA or EAA describes
the procedure used so that your logbook will be a verification of having
completed at least 51% of the aircraft yourself.)
MY AIRCRAFT IS COMPLETED, ALL MARKING AND PLACARDS ARE IN
PLACE. WHAT ELSE MUST I DO TO MY AIRCRAFT BEFORE I AM READY
FOR MY PRE-CERTIFICATION INSPECTION?
Included in your manual is a weight and balance sheet. This will need to be
completed before the inspection.
You will need a logbook for the aircraft. These can be separate books for the
airframe, engine and propeller or just one.
I FEEL I AM READY FOR INSPECTION BY THE FAA INSPECTOR, WHAT DO
I DO?
If you have had prior contact with your DAR, you will probably be familiar with the
procedures used by that DAR. Different DAR's have slightly different
procedures. Some inspectors will help you fill out the paperwork at the time of
inspection. Others require that you submit the paperwork prior to inspection. If
you are not sure and there are no other builders in your area to ask, you could
call and ask the DAR. Below is the required paper work. Obtain the most current
forms at www.faa.gov.
1. A letter requesting a final inspection.
2. Form 8130-12 Eligibility Statement
3. Form 8130-6 Application for Airworthiness Certificate.
4. A 3-view drawing of the aircraft or photos of topside and front view.
Include with this the following:
Horsepower rating of engine and type of prop.
Empty weight and maximum weight at which the aircraft will be operated.
Number of seats and their arrangement (tandem, side by side).
Whether single or dual controlled. Fuel capacity.
Maximum speed at which you expect to operate the aircraft.

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5. Estimated time or number of flights required. (Usually 25 hours for
aircraft equipped with certified aircraft engine and prop combinations and 40
hours for those with non-aircraft engine propeller combinations.)
6. The area over which you will be testing. (Request an area encompassing a
25 mile radius for day VFR operations. Exclude congested areas and
airways, but try to include nearby airports even if a few miles beyond the 25
mile radius.
Upon satisfactory completion of the necessary final FAA inspection of the
aircraft and whatever ground tests may be required, the FAA Inspector will issue
your amateur-built "Experimental" Airworthiness Certificate. Along with the
certificate you will be given certain "OPERATING LIMITATIONS" under which
you must operate the aircraft.
FINAL INSPECTION
Use the 2 lists below for inspection of the aircraft. Refer to www.faa.gov.
These should be very helpful in getting your airplane signed off by the FAA
Inspector and ensuring that your airplane is safe for operation.
Title 14 Aeronautics and Space
Appendix D to Part 43—Scope and Detail of Items (as Applicable to the
Particular Aircraft) To Be Included in Annual and 100-Hour Inspections
(a) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall, before that
inspection, remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing,
and cowling. He shall thoroughly clean the aircraft and aircraft engine.
(b) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect
(where applicable) the following components of the fuselage and hull group:
(1) Fabric and skin - for deterioration, distortion, other evidence of failure, and
defective or insecure attachment of fittings.
(2) Systems and components - for improper installation, apparent defects,
and unsatisfactory operation.
(3) Envelope, gas bags, ballast tanks, and related parts - for poor condition.
(c) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect
(where applicable) the following components of the cabin and cockpit group:
(1) Generally - for un-cleanliness and loose equipment that might foul the
controls.
(2) Seats and safety belts - for poor condition and apparent defects.
(3) Windows and windshields - for deterioration and breakage.