RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
9/01/2013
10G-01
OPTIONS - 10" PNEUMATIC TAIL WHEEL
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
NOTE: Refer to Tail Wheel Assembly for complete installation.
10" TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION
1.
Transfer drill Mount Block of Tail Wheel Assembly to 3/8" to match Tail
Spring.
2.
Transfer drill arms of Tail Wheel Assembly to 1/4" for Eyebolts.
3.
Bolt the Tail Spring to the Tail Wheel Assembly. Refer to the parts
drawing.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lightly file or grind the Tail Spring
to fit within the Mount Block.
4.
Refer to
Tail Wheel Assembly
for installation of tail spring and control
linkages.
NOTE: Steer Springs should be compressed about 1/3 of full
length for 10" Tail Wheel installation.
5.
The Tail Wheel is full swivel. This allows pivot turns using brakes or full
rudder deflection. A geometric release mechanism allows it to engage for
steering.
6.
If the Tail Wheel leans, shim the Tail Wheel Assembly to run vertical.
