Date: 11-15-19
Revision: 2
5.7.1-4
VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
RAISING THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE FUSELAGE
This method is recommended to lift the aircraft from the ground unless required otherwise.
(a)
Place chocks under main wheels.
(b)
Push down on inboard third of horizontal stabilizer front spar with force
sufficient to raise the nose wheel.
(c)
Place a padded sawhorse under forward fuselage as indicated in
Figure
5.7.1.2
.
(d)
Remove download on horizontal stabilizer.
(e) Lift up gently on the inboard third of horizontal stabilizer front spar.
(f) Place a padded sawhorse beneath first bulkhead behind the baggage area
window and unload the stabilizer.
(g) Ensure aircraft is firmly supported and will not fall before working under it.
Figure 5.7.1.2 Lifting aircraft up from front and rear.
PUSH UP ON SPAR