RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
04/01/2015
01J-05
OPERATION OF SLIDING SEAT
33.
The sliding feature of the seat allows quick adjustment of the seat position
while sitting in the seat. To change seat position grasp the Seat Back and
lean forward, pulling the Seat Back forward with you.
NOTE: Lean forward
far enough to allow the 1/4" Quick Pins to disengage from the notches in
the Sliding Seat Position Rail bolted under the square fuselage seat rail.
Grasp the Main Spar Carry-thru Tube as a handhold and use it to pull or
push yourself and seat to desired position. Lean back allowing the 1/4"
Quick Pins to lock into position between the buttons riveted under the
square seat rail. Check to be sure seat has locked in position.
34.
To aid exiting and entering the aircraft adjust seat to aft most position.
35.
The seat is also adjustable in recline by selecting the proper set of holes in
the Seat Side Plates for 1/4" Quick Pin insertion.
NOTE: This adjustment
may only be done while out of the aircraft.
36.
Apply White Lighting bike chain lube (liquid paraffin wax or similar) to the
Sliding Seat Rail Plates to make seat movement easier. Let dry before
using. The seat will slide very easy when lubed with this waxy stuff.
Re-apply lube when the seats seem to be less easy to move.
CAUTION
It is
NOT
recommended to move the seat while occupied and operator
of the aircraft. If moving is required, allow a qualified second occupant
to operate the aircraft until desired position is obtained.