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09/11/2018

RANS S-21 OUTBOUND

TEXT MANUAL

14-27

TAKEOFF

Normal Takeoff

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Flaps – UP or 1

or 2

notch

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Carburetor heat – COLD

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Fuel pump - ON

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Throttle – SLOWLY FULL OPEN

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Elevator Control - Taildragger - LIFT TAIL WHEEL

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- Trike - RAISE NOSE WHEEL

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Climb Speed – 65 - 70 MPH

Short Field Takeoff

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Flaps - 3

notch

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Carburetor heat - COLD

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Fuel pump - ON

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Brake - APPLY

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Elevator Control - FULL BACK

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Throttle – FULL OPEN

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Brake - RELEASE

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Elevator Control - Taildragger - LIFT TAIL WHEEL

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- Trike - RAISE NOSE WHEEL

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Climb Speed - 55 MPH until all obstacles are cleared

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Flaps - RETRACT slowly after reaching 60 MPH

ENROUTE CLIMB

Normal Climb

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Airspeed – 70-80 MPH.

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Throttle - MAX. 5800 RPM for 5 minutes, 5500 RPM continuous.

Summary of Contents for S-21 OUTBOUND

Page 1: ...09 11 2018 S 21 OUTBOUND ROTAX 912ULS INSTALLATION TEXT MANUAL Serial Number Registration Number COPYRIGHT RANS DESIGNS 4600 HWY 183 Alt HAYS KANSAS USA 67601 785 625 6346 www rans com ...

Page 2: ...s using the packing list provided It is your job to keep all parts organized and accounted for We cannot provide missing parts cost free after 60 days Use the supplied pack list to verify that everything that we packed is in the box The fast way to inventory is to use the Priority Number that appears on the Part Number labels these will match the pack list in numeric order Go through the list item...

Page 3: ...e 6 It may be desirable to build a fixture to hold the gear leg in place See FIGURE 08A 12 7 Transfer drill 11 the Nose Gear through the Gear Socket hole just deep enough to mark the Nose Gear 8 Remove the Nose Gear Drill 11 using a V block in a drill press to center the Nose Gear when drilling 9 Transfer drill Letter D through one side of the Nose Gear Collar Refer back to FIGURE 08A 10 10 Slip N...

Page 4: ...l is attained at the Axle Attachment on the Fork to move it See FIGURE 08A 22 17 Drill the Nose Gear 30 from each side for the cotter pin and install 18 Temporarily assemble Nose Wheel Hub without Tire Slide Axle through hub bearings If the Axle will not slide into the wheel bearings spin sand the Axle on a belt or disc sander IMPORTANT Do NOT remove any more material than necessary 19 Cut the Bus...

Page 5: ...PARTS MANUAL DRAWINGs and collect the parts shown in the drawing 2 Install parts referring to PARTS MANUAL DRAWINGS AFTER INSTALLING ALL ACCESSORIES ON FIREWALL ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Become familiar with the ROTAX 912uls PARTS MANUAL DRAWINGS and collect the parts shown in the drawing 2 Install Engine Mount after making sure all accessories are located on firewall ...

Page 6: ...unt holes in Mount Plate and cleco 5 Slip Battery into assembly Align free edge of Plates pull Front Plate against battery Check to see if Battery can be slid in and out If battery cannot be slid in and out then loosen fit slightly to allow easier removal Clamp and transfer drill 11 through upper and lower mount holes and cleco 6 Transfer drill 30 the center holes in Mount Plate and rivet from the...

Page 7: ... riveted to the firewall during ENGINE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION 7 Install fittings in Optional Gascolator Orientate fittings per parts page drawing Remove wire bail from Gascolator and remove bowl Slip bail into fore and aft holes in Mount Install top portion over mount and retain with wire bail Re install bowl IMPORTANT Gascolator has an INLET and OUTLET side Orientate INLET side outboard 8 Connect...

Page 8: ...n a piece of wire Safety wire works well Insert wire through one of the fitting holes in the tank and up through the filler neck Refer to FIGURE 11B 03 912 Install an O Ring onto the tank withdrawal fitting and slide this assembly over the wire extending from the filler neck Bend a loop in the end of the wire to keep the fitting and O Ring from falling off Pull the fitting through the hole Slide a...

Page 9: ...t the marked lines at 90 to the sides of the tank until they intersect 3 Drill a 40 in the skin at the intersection Set the header tank securely in place Drill 30 through the hole in the skin and the header tank Use a step drill or several sizes of drill bits to work up to the required size hole for the sump drain fitting FUEL VALVE INSTALLATION 1 Install two fittings to the fuel valve using threa...

Page 10: ...ce Silicon Washer provided with Low Fuel Warning Switch with 5 8 Rubber Washer Install Low Fuel Warning Switch into Header Tank Be sure to orientate the switch to allow electrical continuity closed circuit when installed Use a continuity tester Ohmmeter to be sure Refer to FIGURE 11B 10 912 As the header tank fills with fuel the switch will open turning off the LED Indicator Light 3 Install 5 8 Ru...

Page 11: ...Cushion Clamps and hardware shown and attach to Engine Mount tubes as shown Leave the nuts and bolts slightly loose to allow adjustment Tighten after final positioning Refer to FIGURE 11C 03 912 for Clamp locations NOTE Notice the orientation of the Cushion Clamps 4 Oil Cooler Mount Bracket will attach to lower end of Radiator after attaching to Oil Cooler AFTER INSTALLATION OF OIL COOLER TO RADIA...

Page 12: ...entate the fan so the wires come out on the same side as the Heater Core Nipples Drill two 30 holes into the Mounting Plate and Heater Core sides Rivet with 1 8 Aluminum Rivets Refer to FIGURE 11C 14 912 CAUTION Be careful not to drill into the heater core Use a drill stop 15 Attach the Nipples to the Heater Core CAUTION When working with the Heater Core be careful not to over tighten or cracking ...

Page 13: ...s washer 23 With the heater mounted slip the heater hoses onto the nipples of the core and tighten all the hose clamps Check all hose and fittings for security and chafing 24 Connect wires to fan Route them to the switch and power source 25 To keep the hoses out of the rudder pedals use a 1 cushioned clamp bolted to the firewall Test operate the pedals to assure tangle free movement After the hose...

Page 14: ...ittings by coating with light petroleum oil and install the O ring onto the fitting Install adaptor and fitting into the threaded boss on Oil Cooler Using two wrenches tighten fitting until hexagon face contacts the face of the hexagon boss on Oil Cooler IMPORTANT Always use two wrenches to tighten fitting onto cooler Using only one wrench and cooler as leverage will cause cooler to fail Do NOT Ov...

Page 15: ...For tube fabrication refer back to ENGINE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Secure ends with safety wire PRE ENGINE START UP Refer to ROTAX for a more thorough Pre start up procedure 13 Prior to starting the engine for the first time install a new oil filter and fill the Oil Tank to the full line on the dipstick Refer to the Rotax manuals for oil specifications 14 Remove the spark plugs on all four cylinders...

Page 16: ...ose in place as shown in FIGURE 11E 03 912 NOTE In order to tighten the bolts it may be necessary to wait with installing the inner segments and safety wire until after the isolators have been installed on both the Muffler and Muffler Attach Channels 4 Apply Loctite to the threads of the top bolt and attach the isolator assembly aluminum washer and thick washers to the Muffler as shown in the PART...

Page 17: ... RANS uses spring 9664K48 from McMaster Carr 1 Rivet a Heater Flange to each Heater Wrap NOTE Apply high temp silicone to the Flange before riveting as a sealant 2 Install Heater Wraps to the Muffler using the hardware shown in the parts manual NOTE The Heater Wrap should fit tight around the Muffler Shim as required using the supplied Heater Wrap Shims Heater Wraps will need to be formed around t...

Page 18: ...h CAUTION Pull control knob out at least 5 before cutting to prevent cutting control wire too short 12 Push control knob in inserting control wire through Adjustable Ferrule and Reverse Cable Stop Safety wire Control Cable housing to Adjustable Ferrule 13 Install small Set Screws with Loctite into Reverse Cable Stop Make sure control knob and slide of Air Diverter are all the way forward Trim cont...

Page 19: ...n Instrument Sub panel Secure with lock washer and retaining nut 4 Install Rubber Grommets to lower set of 5 16 holes below Regulator Rectifier on Firewall and route cables through 5 Route cables to each Carburetor leaving slack to allow for engine movement and maintenance of carburetor NOTE Throttle Control can be pulled out slightly to allow trimming of Control Cable housings 6 After Choke Contr...

Page 20: ...ctifier on Firewall and route cables through 5 Route cables to each Carburetor leaving slack to allow for engine movement and maintenance of carburetor NOTE Choke Control can be pulled out slightly to allow trimming of Control Cable housings 6 Cut provided Blue Line into segments and secure with Plastic Ties to secure the Throttle and Choke Cable housings together 7 Insert Barrel Stop into choke c...

Page 21: ...ttach to this Solenoid post 3 Route one Universal Cable from grounding lug on AFT end of Starter housing to the NEGATIVE side of Battery IMPORTANT Do NOT attach the ground cable to the battery until all wiring is complete and you are ready to start the engine 4 Connect one Universal Cable from un used terminal on Solenoid to threaded post on Starter 5 Install the instruments switches and breakers ...

Page 22: ...ge of the template on a mark and tape to the Dome Draw the opening on the Dome Repeat for the remaining openings using the same edge of the template for each The openings may be cut and sanded smooth using a Dremel HINT Use reinforced cut off wheels and 1 2 sanding drums CAUTION Always use proper safety equipment Cut the opening slightly small and sand to exact fit 7 Fit the Spinner Backing Plate ...

Page 23: ...the Backing Plate flange 15 See FIGURE 11J 15 912 Set the rivets by resting the head of the rivet against a vise and tapping the pulled end with a small hammer Check for tightness The nut plates must be snug 16 The Spinner Dome is now ready for painting 17 During final assembly install the Prop Extension and Backing Plate on the engine prop flange Install the prop Refer to PROPELLER INSTALLATION a...

Page 24: ...Remove AFT flat section of Radiator inlet area of lower Cowl Refer back to FIGURE 11K 03 912 HINT Use a black sharpie to mark the cut out perimeter 5 Apply two rows of 2 wide masking tape to the Boot Cowl aft of the cowling joggle You want approx 4 inches of tape aft of the cowling joggle all the way around the Boot Cowl 6 Mark a line 3 aft of the joggle all the way around the fuselage 7 Tape the ...

Page 25: ...he way along the Cowling side Mark a line 1 5 below the joggle 16 Tape the upper Cowling in position and mark 1 5 from the line on the lower Cowl This will be placing a line on the upper Cowling directly over the joggles 17 The upper Cowling may need to be trimmed again Everything changes a little when it settles in the joggle Sand to final fit 18 Measure and drill the positions for the fasteners ...

Page 26: ...lush fit IMPORTANT The 4 forward most holes must remain 11 for the 8 Screws 27 Step drill the fastener holes to 1 4 Refer back to FIGURE 11K 26 912 IMPORTANT The 4 forward most holes must remain 11 for the 8 Screws 28 Trim aft edge of lower Cowling air exit per FIGURE 11K 28 912 29 Paint Cowlings and Oil Access Door AFTER PAINTING OF COWLING AND OIL ACCESS DOOR 30 Rivet 1 4 Turn Receptacles and Nu...

Page 27: ...hecked Whirl Wind 20 5º per manufacturer s instructions 5 Note the length of the bolts is critical Use washers to be certain the bolts are not bottomed out on the threads DANGER If bolts are bottomed out on the threads the prop is not properly torque separation from the aircraft during operation may occur 6 Use a star pattern and torque the bolt per Manufacturer s instructions Re torque bolts afte...

Page 28: ...09 11 2018 RANS S 21 OUTBOUND TEXT MANUAL S 21 OUTBOUND OPERATIONS MANUAL Serial Number Registration Number COPYRIGHT RANS DESIGNS 4600 HWY 183 Alt HAYS KANSAS USA 67601 785 625 6346 www rans com ...

Page 29: ...09 11 2018 RANS S 21 OUTBOUND TEXT MANUAL 14 1 RANS S 21 OUTBOUND THREE VIEW ...

Page 30: ...the seat back forward Grasp fuselage carry thru tube and pull yourself and seat into desired position It helps to push the tilted seat back near the bottom Lean back and check that seat back locks into place If a different recline setting is desired exit the aircraft and lift the seat bottom and move the pins to the desired recline setting Close door and check that door handle is fully forward NOT...

Page 31: ...flown with 1 or both doors removed up to 100 mph A loss in lift climb and cruise speed is to be expected with the doors open or off STEERING AND BRAKING Proper steering and braking procedure is important especially with a taildragger To help prevent nose over position your foot per FIGURE 14 01 below Press more with the area near the heel when steering without braking is desired To steer with brak...

Page 32: ...r maximum takeoff weight Speeds are given in MPH and KNOTS Airspeed IAS Remarks VNE Never Exceed Speed 160 139 DO NOT exceed this speed in any operation VA Maneuvering Speed at maximum gross weight 125 110 DO NOT make full or abrupt control movements above this speed VFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed 110 96 DO NOT exceed this speed with flaps extended VSO Stall speed 38 33 Flaps full down VS Stall s...

Page 33: ...in landing configuration Upper limit is maximum speed permissible with flaps extended Green Arc 47 125 41 110 Normal Operating Range Lower limit is maximum weight VS at most forward CG with flaps retracted Upper limit is maximum structural cruising speed Yellow Arc 125 160 109 139 Operation must be conducted with caution and in smooth air only Red Line 160 139 Maximum speed for all operations TABL...

Page 34: ...ft of datum Aft 41 92 inches aft of datum Reference Datum Front face of Firewall MANEUVER LIMITS This aircraft is intended for non acrobatic operations The angle of bank should not exceed 60 and the pitch attitude may not exceed 30 Stalls except whip stalls are approved with slow deceleration Acrobatic maneuvers including spins are not approved in the RANS S 21 OUTBOUND aircraft FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR...

Page 35: ...tank Total Capacity 45 75 U S GAL Total Capacity each Wing Tank 21 5 U S GAL Header Tank Capacity 2 75 U S GAL Total Usable 45 U S GAL Total Unusable 0 75 U S GAL NOTE Due to cross feeding between fuel tanks the tanks should be re topped after each refueling to assure maximum capacity The fuel quantity indicator is calibrated to read correct in horizontal level flight cruise only The readings give...

Page 36: ...lanning It is recommended to check the data for landing and takeoff due to fuel weight change It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that the airplane is loaded properly AIRPLANE WEIGHING PROCEDURES 1 Preparation Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure Parking brakes set Drain all fuel Service engine oil as required to obtain a normal indication Move seats to the most aft position...

Page 37: ... 90º at aft door frame Refer to FIGURE 13 03 Place scales under each wheel 500 lb minimum capacity is recommended 3 Weighing With the airplane level record the weight shown on each scale and subtract the weight of the leveling device from the weight indicated at the tail wheel ...

Page 38: ...d balance use the Sample Loading Problem and Center of Gravity Envelope as follows Enter the following data on the chart Refer to FIGURE 13 02 FIGURE 13 02A or FIGURE 13 03 Weight of Main Gear Left Weight of Main Gear Right Weight of Pilot Wing Fuel at 6 lbs gal Header Tank Fuel 6 lbs gal Weight of Passenger Weight of Baggage FWD AFT Weight of Nose wheel or Tail wheel Calculate the moments Weight ...

Page 39: ...good judgment and proper pre flight planning However should an emergency arise the basic guidelines described in this section should be considered and applied as necessary to resolve the problem In any emergency fly the airplane first maintain control The following material is provided for guidance only AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION IAS Engine Failure After Takeoff Flaps UP 66 MPH Flaps DOWN 5...

Page 40: ...ane 1 Airspeed 66 MPH Flaps up 59 MPH Flaps down 2 Brakes APPLY As Needed 3 Ignition Switch OFF 4 Master Switch OFF Engine Failure During Flight Fly the Airplane 1 Airspeed 68 MPH for best glide 2 Select Emergency Landing Area PROCEED To It 3 Attempt Engine RESTART 4 Ignition Check ON 5 Choke Check OFF 6 Throttle Lever CRACKED approximately 1 4 forward 7 Turn Switch to START 8 If Engine DOES NOT S...

Page 41: ...ors prior final approach 5 Touchdown MINIMUM FLIGHT SPEED 6 Brakes APPLY As Needed Precautionary Landing With Engine Power Fly the airplane 1 Select Field FLY OVER noting terrain obstructions and wind direction 2 Flaps AS REQUIRED for landing site 3 Airspeed 60 MPH Flaps UP 55 MPH Flaps full DOWN Use flaps as required for landing site 4 Master Switch OFF 5 Doors OPEN 6 Touchdown MINIMUM FLIGHT SPE...

Page 42: ...nts obtains fire extinguisher when ready to extinguish fire 5 Ignition OFF 6 Master Switch OFF 7 Fuel Selector Valve OFF 8 Fire Damage INSPECT repair damage or replace damaged components or wiring before conducting another flight Engine Fire In Flight Fly the airplane 1 Fuel Selector Valve OFF 2 Ignition switch OFF 3 Master switch OFF 4 Cabin heat OFF 5 Airspeed 95 MPH If fire is not extinguished ...

Page 43: ...sing coordinated aileron and rudder in opposite direction of Spiral dive 3 Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to slowly reduce the airspeed to below maneuvering speed SPINS Intentional spins in the S 21 OUTBOUND aircraft are NOT recommended Should an inadvertent spin occur the following recovery procedure should be used 1 Retard the throttle to IDLE 2 Place the ailerons in the NEUTRAL positio...

Page 44: ... should be planned straight ahead with only small heading corrections to avoid obstructions Of course the number one priority is to land the aircraft as smoothly and accurately as possible CAUTION Altitude and airspeed are seldom sufficient to execute a 180 degree gliding turn back to the runway After an engine failure in flight the best glide speed 68 mph should be established as quickly as possi...

Page 45: ...water vessel as possible Transmit Mayday message on 121 5 MHz giving location and intentions RECOVERY FROM A SPIRAL DIVE If a spiral dive is encountered proceed as follows 1 Retard Throttle to IDLE 2 Stop the turn by using coordinated aileron and rudder in opposite direction of spiral dive 3 Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to slowly reduce the airspeed to below maneuvering speed SPINS Inte...

Page 46: ...e roughness or loss of rpm could be carburetor ice problems Actuate the Carburetor Heat switch As soon as the engine roughness or suspected carburetor ice is gone turn off the Carburetor Heat Repeat as necessary DOORS The S 21 OUTBOUND can be flown with the doors open up to and including 100 mph The S 21 OUTBOUND doors should not be opened at airspeeds above 65 mph The S 21 OUTBOUND can be flown w...

Page 47: ...ition during the walk around In addition to the items listed on the pre flight checklist look for signs of visible ice if applicable The presence of ice on the aircraft wings and tail will adversely affect the aircraft s performance In all cases remove the ice BEFORE beginning any flight operations Always exercise due care and good judgment Remove visible moisture water from at least wings and tai...

Page 48: ...09 11 2018 RANS S 21 OUTBOUND TEXT MANUAL 14 20 FIGURE 14D 01 ...

Page 49: ...OVEMENT free Seats ADJUST POSITION CHECK PINS Control Sticks MOVEMENT free and correct Flap lever Operation free correct Cabin CHECK FOR FOREIGN ARTICLES Baggage SECURE For Solo flight SECURE passenger seat belt Fuselage interior CHECK 2 Wing Root connection SECURE Flap hinge points SECURE Trailing edge spar STRAIGHT INTACT Flap connections INTACT 3 Aileron Hinge points SECURE Trailing edge spar S...

Page 50: ...dents and security Engine cooling air inlets and oil cooler CHECK of obstructions Engine cooling air outlet radiator CHECK of obstructions Exhaust CHECK loose or damaged TRIKE NOSEWHEEL CHECK 7 Main Gear CHECK Main wheel tire PROPERLY INFLATED Brakes SECURE Fuel Filler Cap CLOSED 8 Strut to Wing Connection SECURE Leading edge spar STRAIGHT DENT FREE INTACT Pitot Static Tube SECURE Wing tie down DI...

Page 51: ... TAILWHEEL CHECK Rudder cable and springs SECURE TRIKE CHECK Rudder cable CHECK SECURE Rudder CHECK and SECURE Tail tie down DISCONNECT 15 Control surfaces CHECK free movement and SECURE Hinge points SECURE 16 Fuselage connections CHECK Horizontal Stabilizer and Vertical Stabilizer CHECK 17 Tailcone Check for dents holes and scratches Fuel quick drain valve on bottom of fuselage forward of Station...

Page 52: ...EE and CORRECT Altimeter SET Communication radio SET Transponder SET Fuel CHECK QUANTITY Hour meter Note reading and time Engine controls SET throttle closed Choke ON CLEAR AREA Ignition switch START Choke OFF THROTTLE SET Smooth Idle Weather CHECK Traffic CHECK HAVE FUN CHECK The Checklist should only be used as a guide Develop your own to match your aircraft ...

Page 53: ...ector Valve ON STARTING THE POWERPLANT COLD START Throttle CLOSED Choke ON Master Switch ON Propeller Area CLEAR Ignition Switch START release when engine starts Throttle adjust IDLE smooth up to 2000 RPM Oil pressure CHECK Choke OFF Avionics master ON HOT START Throttle CLOSED Choke OFF Master Switch ON Propeller Area CLEAR Ignition Switch START release when engine starts Throttle adjust IDLE smo...

Page 54: ...levator Trim SET FOR TAKEOFF center of indicator Fuel Selector Valve ON Fuel Quantity CHECK Throttle 4000 RPM Magneto CHECK Magneto drop should not exceed 300 RPM on either Magneto and the differential between magneto s should not be more than 120 RPM Engine Instruments and Voltmeter CHECK Carburetor heat CHECK RPM drop Throttle IDLE adjust friction lock Choke OFF Radios SET Fuel pump ON Wing flap...

Page 55: ... Climb Speed 65 70 MPH Short Field Takeoff Flaps 3rd notch Carburetor heat COLD Fuel pump ON Brake APPLY Elevator Control FULL BACK Throttle FULL OPEN Brake RELEASE Elevator Control Taildragger LIFT TAIL WHEEL Trike RAISE NOSE WHEEL Climb Speed 55 MPH until all obstacles are cleared Flaps RETRACT slowly after reaching 60 MPH ENROUTE CLIMB Normal Climb Airspeed 70 80 MPH Throttle MAX 5800 RPM for 5...

Page 56: ...Throttle 4500 to 5500 RPM Max continues Elevator Trim adjust Fuel pump OFF APPROACH Throttle AS DESIRED Engine temperatures MONITOR Carburetor heat ON AS REQUIRED BEFORE LANDING Seat Belts Shoulder Harness ADJUST Fuel pump ON Carburetor heat ON AS REQUIRED ...

Page 57: ...l Taildragger LOWER TAIL WHEEL GENTLY AFTER MAIN WHEEL TOUCH DOWN Trike LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY AFTER MAIN WHEEL TOUCH DOWN Brake MINIMUM REQUIRED Short Field Landing Airspeed approach 66 70 MPH flaps UP Flaps on final FULL below 110 MPH Airspeed MAINTAIN 59 MPH Power REDUCE to idle as obstacle is cleared Touchdown Taildragger THREE WHEEL Trike MAIN WHEELS LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY AFTER MAIN WHEEL ...

Page 58: ...Wing Flaps RETRACT TO HALF Slowly Airspeed 60 MPH Wing Flaps RETRACT Slowly AFTER LANDING Wing Flaps UP Taxi SLOWLY Carburetor Heat OFF Fuel pump OFF SECURING THE AIRCRAFT Parking Brake SET Throttle IDLE Radio and Electrical Equipment OFF Master Switch OFF Ignition OFF Control Stick SECURED Aircraft SECURELY TIED DOWN ...

Page 59: ... illustrated NOTE This suggested outline for a pre flight inspection generally covers the critical areas that MUST be checked prior to each flight In addition EVERY component should be examined properly maintained correctly stored or transported and inspected before each flight to ensure structural integrity and proper flying characteristics NEVER use the brake as a parking brake with the intentio...

Page 60: ... is not moving Refer to FIGURE 14D 02 When taxing in strong crosswinds a little extra throttle will help the aircraft turn due to the increased airflow over the rudder Use caution not to use excessive throttle sudden throttle movements or excessive braking FIGURE 14D 02 The S 21 OUTBOUND is equipped with a steerable full swivel tail wheel or brake steer nose wheel ...

Page 61: ...Using flaps reduces the ground roll and the total distance to clear an obstacle If flaps are used for takeoff they should be left in that position until all obstacles are cleared and a flap retraction speed of 60 MPH is reached SECURING THE AIRCRAFT If the aircraft must be left unattended outdoors always secure it with tie downs NEVER use the brake as a parking brake with the intention of leaving ...

Page 62: ...e horizontal stabilizer The aircraft has a 360 degree full swivel tail wheel which is connected to the rudder by a centering cam You can disengage the tail wheel through pushing sideways on the rear fuselage using the handles on the sides of the tailcone near the horizontal stabilizer and allow it to swivel freely in any direction This will help you to maneuver the aircraft in tight spaces TRIKE O...

Page 63: ...oughly and dry with a clean soft cloth or towel RANS recommends Brillianize for windshield care Brillianize is available through RANS Parts Department CAUTION Never use gasoline benzene alcohol acetone thinner or glass cleaner on surfaces PAINTED SURFACES The painted exterior surfaces of your S 21 OUTBOUND aircraft should have a durable and long lasting finish No polishing or buffing will be requi...

Page 64: ... spot removers or upholstery cleaner may also be used for the seat upholstery Always test it on an obscure place on the fabric to be cleaned The plastic baggage enclosure and Station 3 Closeout sides can be cleaned with a damp cloth and an automotive plastic interior care product The instrument panel control knobs need only be wiped off with a damp cloth ...

Page 65: ...8 110 33 96 Full Flap Operating Range Lower limit is maximum weight stalling speed in landing configuration Upper limit is maximum speed permissible with flaps extended Green Arc 47 125 41 110 Normal Operating Range Lower limit is maximum weight VS at most forward CG with flaps retracted Upper limit is maximum structural cruising speed Yellow Arc 125 160 109 139 Operation must be conducted with ca...

Page 66: ...besides door latch handle 5 Right door besides door latch handle 6 Passenger Warning on lower right side of instrument panel 7 Wing root enclosure in clear view from the pilot seat 8 Inside of oil check door cowling 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 12 FUEL TANK CAPACITY AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE TO ASTM 4814 MINIMUM AKI ANTI KNOCK INDEX R M 2 OF 91 10 ALCOHOL CONTENTS ALLOWED OR AVIATION GASOLINE 100LL GRADE AVIATION FU...

Page 67: ...On both door top longerons in view of pilot 11 On left and right fuel sight gauge 12 Besides ELT remote control on instrument panel 13 All range markings on instrument front face as shown Valid for Analog gauges 14 Placard EXPERIMENTAL in 2 letters on inside of left and right cabin doors ...

Page 68: ... no experience in light aircraft additional the special characteristics of such shall be reviewed PILOT OPERATING ADVISORIES The S 21 OUTBOUND shall only be operated by pilots with proper training Always deflect the controls as required in windy conditions The S 21 OUTBOUND is equipped with brakes on the passenger rudder pedals Always brief the passenger to remove their feet from the pedals at lea...

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