RANS S-20 RAVEN
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MANUAL
09/01/2013
07A-01
DOOR ASSEMBLY - LEXAN AND TRIM
Lexan windows scratch very easy. To get a longer service life from your window,
we recommend a soft terry cloth and a cleaner made for plastic. We use a
product called Brillianize. It is available from RANS or any large aircraft supply
company.
IMPORTANT: The big no-no is cleaning a window while dry. NEVER
dust off a window unless you have sprayed on some sort of fluid. Dry dusting will
readily cut millions of fine scratches into the glazing, dimming its clear optics.
If fuel is spilled on Lexan, wipe clean with a clean cloth immediately
to lessen the chance of crazing damage.
(BEFORE PAINTING OF DOOR FRAME)
1.
Place 2x4 boards (1-1/2" thick) under Door Frame and check dimension of
bow tube of door per
FIGURE 07A-01
. Press down on bow tube. Check
for proper dimension. Repeat until proper dimension is obtained.
2.
Pin Door Frame in Fuselage and check for proper clearance with
Fuselage. Tweak Door Frame fwd or aft, as needed for clearance. Door
should open and close without hitting the Fuselage tubes.
(AFTER PAINTING DOOR FRAME)
Re-check Door Frame for proper dimension as above.
3.
Position the Upper Trim Strip to the inside of the upper Door Frame with
the lower edge of the Trim Strip flush with the inside of the Door Frame
tube. Slide the Upper Trim Strip forward until the lower forward corner of
the Trim Strip is flush with the forward side of the Door Frame tube. Trim
the strip to follow the same angle as the forward Door Frame. Trim AFT
edge flush with AFT edge of Door Frame. Refer to
FIGURE 07A-03
.
Transfer drill #30 into Door Frame. Locate and drill an additional #30 hole
in the AFT end at the intersection of the Door Frame tubes. Remove,
debur and rivet.
4.
Mark a centerline on the door frame tubes. Refer to
FIGURE 07A-04
.
Position FWD, AFT and Lower Door Trim over outboard side of Door
Frame. Clamp the Trim to the Door Frame as shown in the parts manual.
NOTE: The row of holes in each Strip will align on the Door Frame
centerline.
Refer to
FIGURE 07A-04
.
5.
Lower Door Trim will be positioned on outboard side of AFT Door Trim.