RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
12/29/2016
06A-02
8.
Modify Oval Glare Shield Rings per
FIGURE 06A-08
. Orientate cut
forward. Slip over fuselage tubes and center. Transfer drill #30 to Top
Skins. Do
NOT
rivet to Top Skins until Final Assembly.
9.
Rivet Boot Cowl to fuselage through welded tabs. Rivet Top Skins in
place. Be sure to include the Panel Visor between the Top Skins and
Panel Frame.
10.
Application of OPTIONAL - DASH COVER FOAM and FABRIC requires
Windshield to be fit-up. Cleco Windshield Hold Down Strip to Top Skins.
Mark the upper contact area on the Top Skins. Remove Hold Down Strip.
11.
Spread roll of foam and fabric out separately and orientate to cover top
skins. Roll each piece up from the sides until the center is reached. This
will allow them to be placed on the center of the Top Skins and rolled
outward to cover.
12.
Using contact cement spray (3M SUPER 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive
may be used) glue foam to Top Skins up to the marked line and allow to
dry. Trim foam to marked line and aft edge of Visor.
HINT: Split the Foam
forward of the Top Panel oval cutouts and trim to the edge of the cutout.
Spray and glue a small area at a time, from center out, to aid in a smooth
wrinkle free application of the Foam.
13.
Glue Panel Fabric over foam and allow to dry. Trim to aft edge of Visor.
HINT: Split the Fabric forward of the Top Panel oval cutouts and trim to
the edge of the cutout. Spray and glue a small area at a time, from center
out, to aid in a smooth wrinkle free application of the Fabric.
When gluing
in place carefully match the splits to make a hidden seam.
14.
Rivet Oval Glare Shield Rings to Top Skins.
15.
Push Trimlock onto aft edge of Visor. Tuck fabric into Trimlock when
installing.
16.
Install Instrument Panel to Panel Frame with Rubber Grommets in Panel
Holes. Do
NOT
over-tighten, as the Grommets will aid in vibration
isolation.
