09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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LIFT STRUT FAIRING INSTALLATION
(AFTER ATTACHMENT OF WING TO FUSELAGE)
1.
Trim base of fairing to allow a slight flange edge where it mates to the wing. See
FIGURE 06-18
.
2.
Cut out opening to fit snugly over Lift Strut. Refer to
FIGURE 06-19
for a
template. Cut small and trim to fit.
3.
Locate the dimples in the base of the fairing and drill to #30. Slip fairing over
upper end of lift strut.
NOTE:
The fairing may be split to the cut-out at the top to aid in removal
without removing the strut. If this is the case you may want to install an
additional rivet nut on either side of the cut-out to retain.
4.
Slide fairing up against bottom wing skin. Transfer drill #30. Slide fairing away
from wing. Drill #30 h
oles in wing to 1/4”. Drill fairing to #11.
5.
Install Rivet Nuts into bottom wing skin. See
FIGURE 06-20
.
6.
During Final Assembly, slide fairing into place and secure with Truss Head
Screws.