Rans S-21 OUTBOUND User manual

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S-21 OUTBOUND
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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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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RANS S-21 OUTBOUND TEXT MANUAL 2
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
Labels for the exterior spine of each manual may be made from self-stick labels. The
format below may be used.
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S-21
OUTBOUND
TEXT
MANUAL
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S-21
OUTBOUND
PARTS
MANUAL
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S-21
OUTBOUND
FIGURES
MANUAL

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RANS S-21 OUTBOUND TEXT MANUAL 3
REVISION FORM
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RANS S-21 OUTBOUND TEXT MANUAL 4
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.
Phone: .............. ....................................785-625-6346
Fax: .......................................................785-625-2795
E-mail (General) .. [e-mail]
E-mail (Aircraft Tech)..................... [e-mail]
E-mail (Aircraft Parts)...........................in[email protected]m
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
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
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____________________________________________46
HORIZONTAL ATTACHMENT _____________________________________47
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__________________________________80
RUDDER CABLE SYSTEM _______________________________________82
AFT BAGGAGE ________________________________________________83
TAILCONE TOP SKINS __________________________________________83
S-4 CLOSEOUT ________________________________________________84
TAILCONE TOP FRONT SKINS____________________________________85
FUSELAGE SIDE AND BOTTOM SKINS ____________________________87
MAIN GEAR FIT UP _____________________________________________89
MAIN GEAR WHEEL/BRAKE INSTALLATION________________________90
BOOT COWL __________________________________________________92
TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION _____________________________________95
NOSE GEAR INSTALLATION _____________________________________96
TAIL TIE-DOWN INSTALLATION __________________________________96
OPTIONAL TOW BAR INSTALLATION______________________________96
TAILCONE AFT CLOSEOUTS - (FINISHING KIT)______________________96

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FUSELAGE INTERNAL________________________________________________98
FLOORBOARD INSTALLATION ___________________________________98
RUDDER PEDAL ASSEMBLY - (FINISHING KIT)______________________98
RUDDER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION - (FINISHING KIT) __99
HYDRAULIC BRAKE INSTALLATION _____________________________100
SLIDING SEAT ASSEMBLY______________________________________102
OPTIONAL HEADREST ASSEMBLY ______________________________103
SEAT FINAL ASSEMBLY________________________________________104
OPERATION OF SLIDING SEAT __________________________________104
SEAT BELT INSTALLATION - (FINISHING KIT)______________________106
FUSELAGE - CONTROLS AND EXTERNAL ______________________________107
CONTROL STICK ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION - (FINISHING KIT)_____107
CONTROL STICK PUSH-PULL TUBE - (FINISHING KIT) ______________108
ELEVATOR PUSH-PULL TUBE - (FINISHING KIT) ___________________110
AILERON CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION - FUSELAGE (FINISHING KIT)
____________________________________________________________111
FLAP LEVER - (FINISHING KIT) __________________________________112
BELLY FAIRING INSTALLATION – (FINISHING KIT)__________________114
VENT SYSTEM - (FINISHING KIT)_________________________________114
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION_____________________________115
SUB-PANEL & RADIO MOUNT PLATES ___________________________116
WING INSTALLATION __________________________________________118
WING TIP ____________________________________________________121
OPTIONAL STROBES INSTALLATION ____________________________123
AILERON AND FLAP ATTACHMENT ______________________________123
FORMED WINDSHIELD & SKYLIGHT INSTALLATION _____________________124
WING CUFF INSTALLATION_____________________________________131
DOOR ASSEMBLY - LEXAN AND TRIM - (FINISHING KIT) __________________133
DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY - (FINISHING KIT) _______________________135
HYDRAULIC DOOR LIFT - (FINISHING KIT)_________________________136
FORWARD BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT - (FINISHING KIT)____________137
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT & CARGO NET INSTALLATION __________138
(FINISHING KIT)_______________________________________________138
INSTRUMENTS AND ELECTRICAL_____________________________________139

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RIGGING AND PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT _____________________________140
AILERON AND FLAP RIGGING___________________________________140
FLAP RIGGING________________________________________________142
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER______________________________________143
ELEVATOR___________________________________________________145
ELEVATOR TRIM TAB__________________________________________146
RUDDER_____________________________________________________148
WEIGHT AND BALANCE________________________________________149
AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES ____________________________149
WEIGHT AND BALANCE________________________________________151
POST FLIGHT RIGGING______________________________________________152
DETERMINING ACTION_________________________________________152
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND - THREE VIEW____________________________157
GENERAL INFORMATION_______________________________________158
STEERING AND BRAKING ______________________________________159
OPERATING LIMITATIONS ______________________________________160
WEIGHT AND BALANCE________________________________________165
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES______________________________________173
AIRCRAFT CARE______________________________________________191
REQUIRED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS __________________________194