Rans S-7S COURIER, Text Manual

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09 /01/2014
08-01
S-7S BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY
(BEFORE COVERING OF FUSELAGE)
IMPORTANT: The baggage compartment must be fit-up before the fuselage is
covered.
1.
Tape all sheet metal parts of the Baggage Compartment together. Refer to
parts page drawing for proper orientation in relationship to the flanges.
HINT: When assembled, flanges will NOT be visible from the inside of the
Baggage Compartment.
2. Transfer drill #30 the 3 lower aft corner pre-located holes on each side
and cleco.
NOTE: 1 hole per part per corner will be transfer drilled and
clecoed .
3. Slide taped assembly into place. The Back will rest against the tabs
welded to Station 4. The forward end of the Bottom will be on top of the
tabs at Station 3.
4. Adjust the assembly up or down at each side until the Sides lap about half
way onto the fuselage tube. Tape in place.
5. Press the forward end of the Sides against the tabs on Station 3 and tape
in place. Adjust as needed.
6. Make sure the assembly is tight against all tabs. Transfer drill #11 through
tabs. Cleco as you drill.
7. Transfer drill #30 though flanges of Baggage Compartment. Cleco as you
drill.
8. Cut Support Angles to length. Refer to FIGURE 08-08 and
FIGURE 08-08A . Trim ends to clear fuselage tubes, Support Angle and
welded tabs as indicated. Mark Support Angles for hole placement.
Orientate, transfer drill through tabs #11 and cleco. Drill angles #30 and
cleco.
9. Rivet all flanged areas together.
10. Rivet Support Angles to Baggage Compartment sheet metal.
11. Remove Baggage Compartment. Install nut plates to all large tabs on
fuselage. Refer to parts manual.