09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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INSTALLATION
(AFTER FINAL INSTALLATION OF FLOORBOARD)
1.
Bolt the control stick torque tube assembly through the floorboard and into the
nut-plated tabs underneath. Apply light machine oil to the rotational collars.
Check for free movement of assembly. If movement is restrictive, add a thin or
thick washer between the torque tube and floorboard. Re-check.
2.
Route the Trim and Push to talk wires through hole in base of Control Sticks.
Install Mac Control Stick Grip per manufacturer's instructions.
3.
If not installing OPTIONAL Passenger Seat Electric Elevator Trim, then install
Control Stick Grip and End Cap to top of Control Stick.
HINT:
A spray of soapy water to inside of Grip will allow it to slide on
easier. Compressed air also works well.
4.
Proceed with installation of Push-Pull Tube Assemblies and Aileron Cable
System.
CONTROL STICK PUSH-PULL TUBE - (FINISHING KIT)
(AFTER SKINNING AND PAINTING OF FUSELAGE)
1.
Refer to the parts catalog and select the required components for assembly.
2.
Fabricate elevator stop sleeves from raw stock per
FIGURE 10A-02
. Slip one
sleeve onto 35" push-pull tube before inserting tube through Sliding Block. Slip
other sleeve onto tube forward of Sliding Block.
NOTE:
Stop Sleeves will be riveted in place during rigging of Elevators.
3.
Assemble elevator push-pull tubes, side plates and associated hardware per
PARTS MANUAL DRAWING. Install Push-Pull Tube Assembly to mount block
between seat rails per
FIGURE 10A-03
. Cut 1/4" Aluminum Bushings to length to
fit in Rod Ends.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure rod ends are engaged at least 10 full threads.
4.
Bolt through top of Side Plate should not be so tight as to restrict pivoting of
assembly.
5.
Bolt the Rod End to the forward end of the 12" Push-Pull tube to the top hole in
the Control Stick Torque Tube.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure rod end is engaged at least 10 full threads.
6.
Modify the small cable keeper per
FIGURE 10A-05
to make individual cable
keepers. Feel free to modify all of the parts, just be sure to keep track of them
after modification.
7.
Bolt small cable keepers, small pulleys, and sliding block to the welded tabs at
station 3.
