09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
44
5.
Cut the 3/4” raw stock Aluminum tube .080 longer than the outside of the
doublers. Cut long and trim a little at a time. Refer to
FIGURE 003-04
.
6.
Remove the doublers and final size the side skins to 7/
8”.
7.
C
ut the 7/8” raw stock Aluminum Tube to be flush with the outside of the skins.
Cut long and trim a little at a time.
8.
Apply JB Weld or similar adhesive to the trimmed raw stock tubes. Slide together
and install in the Vertical Stab between the doublers. Be
sure to center the 3/4”
tube inside the 7/8” tube. The 3/4” tube should extend .040” beyond the outside
of the doublers on each side. Rivet doublers to Vertical Stab.
9.
Fabricate the Pull Handle by cutting Raw Stock Tubes to length as shown in
FIGURE 003-05
. Apply JB Weld or similar adhesive to glue the 3
/4” Aluminum
Tube flush with the end of th
e 5/8” Aluminum Tube. Wipe off excess adhesive
and allow to dry.
10.
Slip Handle Grip over end of Handle Assembly.
11.
Insert handle into Vertical Stab until against doubler. Place a mark flush with the
opposite doubler. Remove handle from Vertical Stab.
12.
Refer to
FIGURE 003-05
and locate a 1/4” hole for the Quick-Release Button to
protrude through. The Button will lock the Pull Handle in place when fully
inserted.
13.
Insert Quick-Release Button into handle. Make sure the button can pop-up fully.
14.
Insert handle into Vertical Stab, until locked in place, for easier handling of the
S-21 OUTBOUND on the ground. Press the button to remove.
VERTICAL STABILIZER TIP
(AFTER THE RUDDER IS MOUNTED TO THE VERTICAL STABILIZER)
1.
Use fluting pliers to straighten the vertical tip rib. Cleco the tip rib to the top rib of
the vertical. Check the gap between the tip rib and the top of the rudder.
.050-.100 is acceptable. Remove and flute near the vertical aft spar to adjust the
gap.
2.
Trim the vertical stabilizer tip to the trim line.
3.
Test fit the tip. The tip goes between the tip rib and the vertical stabilizer skins.
4.
Trim the tip to mate nicely with the tip rib aft of the vertical aft spar. Remove a
little at a time. Ensure the tip is in place and recheck the clearance to the rudder
after each trim.
5.
Use a hole finder to locate and drill the holes in the aft section of the tip.