RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
09/01/2013
11-02
(AFTER PAINTING AND ASSEMBLY. BEFORE FINAL MOUNTING)
1.
The Elevator must be completely assembled and painted.
2.
The Elevator Horns, Trim Servo including push rod, wires, Trim Tab, and
Trim Exit Cover with screws must be installed.
3.
Refer to
FIGURE 11-03
. Use a flat and level surface and two angles. Lay
the elevator on the angles as shown. The “sharp edge” of the angle should
be up.
4.
Obtain 1/4” Lead plate and fabricate three weights as shown in
FIGURE
11-04
.
NOTE: The weights will need modification later to achieve final
balance.
The right Elevator will require more weight than the left because
of the Trim Servo.
HINT: Thinner Lead Plate may also be used, but will
require more layers.
5.
Bolt the weight in place and check the balance. Modify the weight by
cutting it down until level balance is achieved.
6.
Final attach weight.
7.
Repeat for other Elevator.
8.
Install Elevator. Refer to
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND ELEVATOR
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
.
