Rans S-7S COURIER, Text Manual

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05E-02
3. NOTE: Due to dimensional variation in extruded material, it may be
necessary to shim the Strut Fittings.
No gap should exist between the
Fittings and the Struts. CAUTION: If a gap exists, do NOT eliminate by
tightening down the Bolts. This action may crack the Struts. Instead
fabricate and use the 0.020” shim material between the fitting and the
strut. Refer to
FIGURE 05E-03 .
4. Step Drill the lower hole only on each Upper and Lower Gusset Plates to
5/16” as per
FIGURE 05E-04 for attachment to Lift Strut. The other
attachment holes need to remain # 30 at this time.
5. Temporary bolt and cleco Upper and Lower Gusset Plates to both
Forward Struts as shown in
FIGURE 05E-04 . Mark Gusset Plates to
assure they end up in the same place when final riveting.
6. Remove one cleco at the time and drill out the 3 attachment holes on top
and bottom to #11. Cleco as you drill.
7. Remove Gusset Plates. Debur Struts and Gusset Plates.
8. Re-install Gusset Plates with Bolt and clecos. Remove one cleco at a time
and rivet with Stainless Steel Rivets (CCPQ-64).
9. Check the fit of Upper Strut Fittings on the Strut Attach Plates on the
Wing. File out the inside of the fitting as required until the fitting slides onto
the Strut Attach Plate.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT file on the Strut Attach
Plate .
10. Install Upper and Lower Strut Fitting as per parts manual in both FWD
Struts. Shim if required. Make Left and Right (note direction of bolts).
NOTE: Fittings may require drilling of holes to match bolt diameters .
11. Cut and install Spacer Bushing in Rod End.
12. Drill out Gusset Plates where Rod End of AFT Lift Strut attaches to 5/16”
and check fit of Rod End.
13. Install Upper and Lower Strut Fittings in both AFT Struts. Shim if required.
Upper AFT Connector will require modification to allow pivoting to proper
attachment angle when installed. Refer to
FIGURE 05E-13 . NOTE:
Fittings may require drilling of holes to match bolt diameters .
14. Install Eyebolts in Lift Struts for attachment of Jury Struts. Do NOT Tighten
at this time as Eyebolts will require pivoting to align with Jury Strut
Assembly.
15. For Lift Strut installation, refer to WING INSTALLATION and RIGGING .