RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
09/01/2013
02D-01
FLAP LEVER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY
1.
Refer to the parts catalog and select the required components for
assembly.
2.
Fabricate the following bushings to the appropriate lengths from Raw
Stock:
Qty. Length
Tube Size
1
1.0"
1/4" X .028
1
5/8"
1/4" X .028
2
3/8"
3/8" X .058
3.
Press the plastic End Caps into each end of the Flap Trip Release Tube.
Transfer drill 1/4" though the hole at the base of the Release Tube to
remove material of End Cap for bolt insertion.
4.
Bolt the Flap Handle between the two Side Plates with the welded tab
facing downward. Tighten the flap handle lever pivot bolt so it is snug, but
still allows the Handle to pivot freely. Do
NOT
forget the washers at the
base of the Flap Handle.
5.
Slip the spring into the tube of the Flap Handle. Install the Flap Trip
Release Tube with End Caps installed.
6.
Depress and rotate the Flap Trip Release Tube until the 1/4" hole is lined
up with the slot in the Handle. Install the 1/4" bolt and 3/8" diameter
bushings into the flap lever and release tube.
NOTE: The slot should be
within the notched area of the Side Plates.
The bushings act as rollers as
they ride against the notches of the Side Plates. Tighten the bolt to the
point the bushings still roll. Apply light grease to the rollers for the best
action.
7.
Insert 1" long bushing between upper forward end of Side Plates and bolt
into place.
NOTE: Lower holes in Side Plates will be used to mount Flap
Lever Assembly to fuselage after Covering and Painting.
8.
Modify 2 Plastic Shims per
FIGURE 02D-08
.
9.
Modify 2 Angle Brackets per
FIGURE 02D-09
. Slip a Tinnerman over
modified end and center on hole.
10.
Temporarily install bolts to retain Angle Brackets, Plastic Shims, 1/4"
spacer bushing, and Teleflex Retainer Brackets to aft end of Flap Lever
Assembly.
