RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
09
/01/2013
01E-01
FLOORBOARD INSTALLATION
(BEFORE FIT-UP OF BOOT COWL)
1.
Lay floorboard in place with the bent flanges facing down. Center side to
side and front to back. Check the fit, some trimming may be required
where welds or tabs protrude. Once satisfied with the fit, tape or clamp in
place. Transfer drill up from the bottom through the tabs as shown in
FIGURE 01E-01
. Drill to correct sizes as shown. Cleco as you drill.
HINT:
Use a wood block to backup the metal floorboard when drilling through the
tabs.
Deburr holes.
2.
Remove floorboard and install nut plates to tabs per parts manual page.
Apply Black Foam Tape to all tubes and tabs that contact the floorboard to
dampen cabin noise.
3.
Rudder Pedal and Control Stick installations will require the floorboard to
be final installed after Boot Cowl fit-up.
(AFTER FIT-UP OF BOOT COWL)
4.
Position the floorboard in place and mark where it interferes with Boot
Cowl Skin Stiffeners. Mark as needed for clearance notches. Remove and
cut notches. Glue Rubber Trim to the lower edge of bent flanges and set
aside. The floorboard will be final installed after covering and painting of
the fuselage.
