09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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FLAP LEVER - (FINISHING KIT)
ASSEMBLY
1.
Refer to the parts manual and select the required components for assembly.
2.
Fabricate the following bushings to the appropriate lengths from Raw Stock:
Qty. Length
Tube Size
1
1.0"
1/4" X .028
1
5/8”
1/4" X .028
2
3/8"
3/8" X .058
3.
Press the plastic end caps into each end of the Flap Trip Release Tube. Transfer
drill 1/4" though the hole at the base of the release tube to remove material of
End Cap for bolt insertion.
4.
Bolt the flap handle between the two side plates with the welded tab facing
downward. Tighten the flap handle lever pivot bolt so it is snug but still allows the
handle to pivot freely. Do
NOT
forget the washers at the base of the flap handle.
5.
Slip the spring into the tube of the flap handle. Install the flap release tube with
end caps installed.
6.
Depress and rotate the flap release tube until the 1/4" hole is lined up with the
slot in the Handle. Install the 1/4" bolt and 3/8" diameter bushings into the flap
lever and release tube.
NOTE:
The slot should be within the notched area of the Side Plates.
7.
The bushings act as rollers as they ride against the notches of the Side Plates.
Tighten the bolt to the point the bushings still roll. Apply light grease to the rollers
for the best action.
8.
Insert 1" long bushing between upper forward end of side plates and bolt into
place.
NOTE:
The lower holes in the side plates will be used to mount the flap
lever assembly to fuselage after skinning and painting.
9.
Modify (2) Plastic Shims per
FIGURE 10D-08
.
10.
Modify (2) Angle Brackets per
FIGURE 10D-09
. Slip a Tinnerman over the
modified end and center on the hole.
11.
Temporarily install bolts to retain the angle brackets, plastic shims, 1/4" spacer
bushing, and Teleflex retainer brackets to the aft end of the flap lever assembly.
