Date: 11-15-19
Revision: 2
5.7.24-2
VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
GENERAL
Leveling is necessary for proper weight and balance calculations and is meant to simulate level
flight. To do this, air is added or removed from each tire until the levels are measured flat.
PREPARATION
Place the aircraft in a closed hangar where the wind will not affect the aircraft. Also required will
be a source of compressed air and a tire pressure gage.
LONGITUDINAL LEVELING
Open the pilot side door and place a spirit level on the bottom of the door opening as shown in
Figure 5.7.24.1
. Raise the tail/lower the nose until the aircraft is level. This is accomplished by
adding air to each main tire and/or by letting air out of the nose tire.
Figure 5.7.24.1 Longitudinal leveling of the aircraft.
