09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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12.
Temporarily bolt rod ends to each side of the welded tab on the flap handle. The
exact adjustment of the rod end on the Teleflex will be determined when
adjusting the flaps during final rigging.
INSTALLATION
(AFTER SKINNING AND PAINTING)
13.
Install the flap lever assembly into the cockpit by slipping the forward part of the
assembly over the "T" shaped attach fitting located between the seats on the
airframe and bolt in place. Refer to the PARTS MANUAL DRAWING. Rotate the
aft end of the assembly down and temporarily insert a bolt to retain the lower aft
end to the mount block welded to the fuselage.
(AFTER WINGS MOUNTED TO FUSELAGE)
14.
Route the Teleflex cables from the aft edge of the wing down the aft side of
station 3. Refer to the on-line photo library for specifics on routing.
15.
Retain with cushioned clamp half-way down station 3 (refer to AILERON CABLE
SYSTEM INSTALLATION - FUSELAGE).
16.
Route toward the center of the fuselage under the baggage compartment area
and forward through hoops welded to Station 2A.
17.
Disconnect the rod ends from the flap lever assembly and screw onto ends of the
Teleflex cables.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure rod end is engaged at least 10 full threads.
18.
Unbolt the aft end of the assembly from the welded mount block. Use the plastic
shims, Teleflex retainer and 5/8" long spacer bushing to bolt the end of the
Teleflex cable to the inside of the side plates as per the PARTS MANUAL
DRAWING.
NOTE:
The Teleflex cables will attach between the retainer and plastic
shim.
19.
Bolt the aft end of the assembly to the welded mounting block.
IMPORTANT:
Teleflex Cables should
NOT
interfere with aileron cables,
rudder cables or elevator push-pull tubes.
20.
Bolt the rod ends to each side of the welded tab on the flap handle. The exact
adjustment of the rod end on the Teleflex will be determined when adjusting the
flaps.
21.
Test operate the lever by pulling up on the lever, then depressing the release
tube to return. Operation should be smooth.