General Information; Entering And Exiting Aircraft - Rans S-20 RAVEN Text Manual

RANS S-20 RAVEN

13 - GENERAL INFORMATION

This handbook contains sections 13 thru 13G.
Use this Operations Manual as a guide. Every aircraft is slightly different due to such
factors as weight, equipment, paint finish and builder skills, just to name a few.
The pilot should study the entire Operations Manual to familiarize themselves with the
limitations, performance, and procedures applicable for this aircraft.

ENTERING AND EXITING AIRCRAFT

To enter the S-20 RAVEN:
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Open the door by rotating the door handle.
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Pull out on the door handle
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Gas lift struts will hold the door open.
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Adjust seat as desired to an aft position and sit in the seat. Rotate legs
into position.
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To adjust seat while in the aircraft, lean forward pulling the seat back
forward. Grasp fuselage carry-thru tube and pull yourself and seat into
desired position.
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Lean back and check that seat back locks into place.
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Close door and check that door handle is fully forward.
NOTE: Seats should be in aft position for easy entry.
To exit the S-20 RAVEN:
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Open the door by rotating the door handle aft.
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Push out on door
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Gas lift struts will hold the door open.
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Adjust seat as desired to an aft position and rotate legs out of aircraft.
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Exit aircraft. Close and latch door if desired.
NOTE: Seats should be in aft position for easy exit.
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