09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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11.
Application of OPTIONAL - DASH COVER FOAM and FABRIC requires
Windshield to be fit-up. Cleco Windshield Hold Down Strip to Top Skins. Mark the
upper contact area on the Top Skins. Remove Hold Down Strip.
12.
Spread roll of foam and fabric out separately and orientate to cover top skins.
Roll each piece up from the sides until the center is reached. This will allow them
to be placed on the center of the Top Skins and rolled outward to cover.
13.
Using contact cement spray (3M SUPER 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive may
be used) glue foam to Top Skins up to the marked line and allow to dry. Trim
foam to marked line and aft edge of Visor.
HINT:
Split the Foam forward of the Top Panel oval cutouts and trim to the
edge of the cutout. Spray and glue a small area at a time, from center out,
to aid in a smooth wrinkle free application of the Foam.
14.
Glue Panel Fabric over foam and allow to dry. Trim to aft edge of Visor.
HINT:
Split the Fabric forward of the Top Panel oval cutouts and trim to
the edge of the cutout. Spray and glue a small area at a time, from center
out, to aid in a smooth wrinkle free application of the Fabric. When gluing
in place carefully match the splits to make a hidden seam.
15.
Rivet Oval Glare Shield Rings to Top Skins.
16.
Push Trim lock onto aft edge of Visor. Tuck fabric into Trim lock when installing.
17.
Install Instrument Panel to Panel Frame with Rubber Grommets in Panel Holes.
Do
NOT
over-tighten, as the Grommets will aid in vibration isolation.
SUB-PANEL & RADIO MOUNT PLATES
ASSEMBLY
(BEFORE SKINNING AND PAINTING)
1.
Rivet Sub-Panel Reinforcement to forward side of Sub-Panel. Refer to Parts
Pages for detail.
NOTE:
Locate Reinforcement with #11 hole closest to edge to the Left
side of the Sub-Panel. These #11 holes may be used to help locate
opening for other engine controls such as choke, mixture, carb heat, etc.
2.
Rivet Throttle Brace and Fire Extinguisher Mount to top side of lower flange of
Sub-panel.
3.
Cleco Sub-Panel to lower center of Panel Frame.
NOTE:
Top center hole of Sub-Panel should be drilled to #11 for panel
screw.
4.
Transfer drill outboard holes to #30. Rivet with 1/8" rivets on outboard edges and
3/32" rivets for nut plate.
