RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
09/01/2013
08F-01
ELEVATOR
1.
Clean the entire frame thoroughly.
2.
Perform pre-covering check using the following items.
Hinge stop collars set and riveted.
Balance weight mount holes drilled and tapped
Elevator frames primed
Second control horn holes drilled
Nut plates for control horns attached
NOTE: Each side of the elevators is covered with a separate piece of fabric.
3.
Cut fabric large enough to fit the frame and with enough excess to allow
gluing around the frame tubes all the way around.
4.
It does not matter which side you apply first.
NOTE: It is recommended to
apply the fabric to the bottom side first. That will make a smoother finish
on the topside.
5.
Glue fabric (first side) all the way around the frame tubes well past the
centerline of the tubes. Refer back to
FIGURE 08D-06
. You have to cut
the fabric in the corners, around the moving part of the hinge and the trim
tab attach.
6.
Let dry and iron all fabric edges down.
7.
Pre-iron the fabric surface only enough to take wrinkles out.
8.
Glue fabric (second side) all the way around the frame tubes and past the
centerline as shown in
FIGURE 08D-06.
9.
Let dry and pre-iron the surface only enough to take wrinkles out.
10.
Let dry and final iron entire surface for tightening of fabric.
11.
The fabric will also need to be stitched with a single stitch to the center of
each rib. Refer back to
FIGURE 08E-12B
for details about stitching.
12.
NOTE: On the right elevator inboard stitch only, the top surface is stitched
to the frame (the trim exit ring goes on the bottom side).
13.
Glue drain grommet to the bottom inboard side of each elevator.
14.
Scuff surface of trim exit ring and glue on as per
FIGURE 08F-14
on
bottom side of right elevator.
15.
Apply reinforcements, patches and tapes in this order as per
FIGURE 08F-14
.