RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
09
/01/2013
01G-02
FINAL INSTALLATION
(AFTER COVERING AND PAINT OF FUSELAGE)
8.
Attach the rudder with the hardware shown in the parts manual. Lubricate
hinges and swivel rudder about 30 degree left and right. The rudder
should swivel freely without any excessive friction.
9.
Also, check for sufficient clearance (gap) between rudder and fuselage.
Excessive paint can make things not only heavy but also tight.
10.
Route the rudder cables through the cable exit fairings.
CAUTION: Cables
must cross after the pulleys at Station 7.
11.
TRIKE
- Attach the rudder cables to the rudder as shown in the parts
drawing and in
FIGURE 01G-11
.
12.
TAILDRAGGER
- Attach the rudder cables to the rudder as shown in the
parts drawing and in
FIGURE 01G-12
. Spring tension should be tight with
the springs compressed about half of the full amount. Adjust spring
tension by removing chain links. Loose steer springs will cause indefinite
steering. Bend the upper inner hook of the steer springs to match the
angle of the steer chain linkage. Attach the steer springs and chain to the
rudder.
13.
Bolt the rudder cable guides to the tangs at station 2A. Drill #11 through
the small hole in the rudder cable guide and bolt to inboard side of the
tang making sure the cable guide portion is upward.
14.
Pull the rudder cables forward on top of the pulleys at station 3 and
through the cable guides at Station 2A. Cables route forward under the
pulleys between Station 2 and 2A. The rudder cables route under the
pulleys at this location. Bolt the small pulleys in place and check for free
movement.
!!! CAUTION !!!
RUDDER CABLES MUST CROSS AFTER PULLEYS AT STATION 7.
RIGHT HAND CABLE CROSSES OVER TOP OF LEFT HAND CABLE.
CABLES MUST NOT WRAP AROUND EACH OTHER WHEN INSTALLED.
