Rans Inc.
Section 3
Model S-7LS COURIER
Weight and Balance Information
Revision - A
March 3, 2005
3- 2
INTRODUCTION
This Section lists standard equipment installed, describes the procedures for establishing of basic
empty weight and moment of the airplane.
Procedures for calculating the weight and moment for various loadings are also provided. Sample
forms are provided for reference.
It should be noted that specific information about weight, arm, moment and installed equipment of
this airplane as delivered from the factory can only be found in the plastic envelope carried in the
back of this manual.
Always check your weight and balance during your preflight planning. It is required to check the
data for landing and take off (fuel weight change).
It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that the airplane is loaded properly.
INSTALLED EQUIPMENT LIST
ENGINE:
Engine
Supplier:
Rotax
Engine
Part
Number:
912
ULS2
PROPELLER:
Propeller
Supplier:
Sensenich
Wood
Propeller
Inc.
Propeller Part Number:
W72RR (2blade wood) or 2A1R5R70D(N)*
(Composite)
* An (N) will be at the end of the part number
if the propeller has a nickel leading edge
WHEELS AND BRAKES:
Main Wheels and Brakes Supplier:
Cleveland, Grove or MATCO
Main Wheels and Brakes Part Number:
199-104, 61-1 or
MHMHE6B1.25-SC
Tail
Wheel
Supplier:
RANS
Inc.
Tail
Wheel
Part
Number:
KATG0002
Parking Brake Valve Supplier:
Matco
Parking Brake Valve Part Number:
PV-1
Master Cylinder Supplier:
Cleveland, or Grove
Master Cylinder Part Number:
10-54, or 670-1