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RANS S-14 AIRAILE
 Specifications, Performance, Standard Features, Pricing and Options
SPECIFICATIONS 42 HP 52 HP 65 HP
Wing Span 26 ft 4.5 in. 26 ft 4.5 in. 26 ft 4.5 in
Area 100 sq ft 100 sq ft 100 sq ft
Mean Chord 3 ft 9 in 3 ft 9 in 3 ft 9 in
Aspect. 6.98:1 6.98:1 6.98:1
Length. 18 ft 10 in 18 ft 10 in 18 ft 10 in
Height 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft
Cockpit Width 30 in 30 in 30 in
Headroom. 39 in 39 in 39 in
Legroom 42.5 in. 42.5 in. 42.5 in
Number of Seats. 1 1 1
Doors 1 1 1
Landing Gear*. F/TR F/TR F/TR
Baggage Volume **. n/a. n/a. n/a
Baggage Capacity. n/a. n/a. n/a
Auxiliary Baggage Volume n/a. n/a. n/a
Auxiliary Baggage Capacity n/a. n/a. n/a
Fuel Capacity *** 9 gal US 9 gal US 9 gal US
       
POWER PLANT 447 503 582
Engine. Rotax 447. Rotax 503. Rotax 582
Output 42 hp. 52 hp. 65 hp
Oil Capacity. n/a. n/a. 2.5 qts
Coolant Capacity. n/a. n/a. 4.4 qts
Propeller Type. Wood Wood Wood
Gear Reduction. 1:2.58 1:2.58 1:2.58
Fuel G.P.H.  3.75 gal @ 85% 4.0 gal @ 85% 5.75 gal @ 85%
       
PERFORMANCE      
Take Off Roll. 300 ft. 250 ft. 225 ft
Rate of Climb 600 fpm. 700 fpm. 900 fpm
Service Ceiling 12,000 ft 13,500 ft 15,000 ft
Cruise 75 mph 85 mph 95 mph
VNE. 120 mph 120 mph 120 mph
Stall Clean. 41 mph 41 mph 43 mph
Stall Flaps. 36 mph 36 mph 38 mph
Roll Rate. 94° /sec. 94° /sec. 94° /sec
Glide Ratio 8:1. 8:1. 8:1
Landing Roll 190 ft. 190 ft. 190 ft
Endurance. 2.4 hrs. 2.25 hrs. 1.56 hrs
Range. 180 miles 191 miles 148 miles
       
WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS      
Gross Weight 675 lbs 750 lbs 775 lbs
Empty Weight 360 lbs 370 lbs 390 lbs
Useful Load. 315 lbs 380 lbs 385 lbs
Wing Loading 6.75 lbs. 7.5 lbs. 7.75 lbs
Power Loading 16.0 lbs. 14.4 lbs. 11.9 lbs
Limit Load Factors +4 -2. +4 -2. +4 -2
       
* F/TR = Fixed/Trike
** 50 lbs of baggage can be carried in the space available behind the seats.
*** Double the Range with a second optional wing tank.

Standard Equipment and Features

Full enclosure; ROTAX Engine and Engine Install Kits; Semi-focal 4-point rubber isolated engine mount; Steerable nose gear, drum toe brakes; 6" Nose and main gear aluminum wheels; Tubular spring steel main gear; Seating adjusts fore and aft, 4 positions and tilt; Upholstered seat with map pockets; Center control stick, 4 position flaps; ASI, RPM, CHT, hourmeter; Aluminum airfoil struts; 3" Tubular Aluminum Main wing spar; 2" Tubular Aluminum Trailing wing spar; 5" Tail boom; Root rib tension system on wings, ailerons and flaps; Wings fold or detach; Welded 4130 cockpit cage comes powder coated; Fuel sump drain; 9 Gallon fuel wing tank; Lap and shoulder belts; Dual elevator horns operated by 1.25" push-pull tube; Push-pull tube ailerons with 2:1 differential; Folding tail for storage; 4 ounce Dacron skin in choice of colors.

The S-14 Airaile is an FAA Approved 51% Kit - No painting,* fabric work or welding required. Clear coating of covering recommended. Order our video to learn the how-to's of clear coating. ($15 VHS, $20 PAL and $10 shipping costs outside U.S.A.)

*Enclosure pieces provided unpainted, 2024-T3 ALCLAD can be polished or painted.

Build Time: 120 to 250 hours

Kits delivered as of 11/05: 139

S-14 Airaile Prices & Options
BASE PRICES WITHOUT ENGINE (Click Here for current Engine Pricing)
Complete Airframe Kit
Including all components, parts, and hardware to install the Rotax 447 engine 		 $11,050
Complete Airframe Kit
Including all components, parts, and hardware to install the Rotax 503 DC engine		  $11,300
Complete Airframe Kit
Including all components, parts, and hardware to install the Rotax 582 engine 		 $11,800
Complete Airframe Kit
Including all components, parts, and hardware to install the Rotax 912 UL engine 		 $13,800
Complete Airframe Kit
Including all components, parts, and hardware to install the Rotax 912S UL engine 		 $13,800
NOTE: Subtract $230 for 447, 503, or 582 install kits less prop. Subtract $400 for 912 or 912S install kit less prop. Subtract $500 for 912S install kit less engine.  Prices for engines and props purchased later will be quoted at the time of purchase.
 
ENGINE RELATED OPTIONS
Oil injection tank and mount included as part of 582 install kit.  For 503, order tank and mount direct from Rotax.  
C Gear Box: 
Ratios usable for the S-14 Airaile are 2.62:1 and 3:1. 3:1 requires an optional propeller.		 $570
Electric Starter Kit (Standard with 912 and 912S Install Kits): 
 Includes Magneto End Electric Starter Motor, Battery, Battery Box, Key Switch, Wiring, Cable, and Hardware.		 $800
 
PROP OPTIONS 
Standard prop for 447, 503, 582, and 912 is 2-blade wood (Tennessee).  Standard prop for 912S is 3-blade Warp Drive.  Please visit with our sales staff when considering propellers other than what is standard.
 
PRE-BUILT OPTIONS
1. Sheet metal work installed for enclosure, except for center cover. Ready for Lexan and Paint. $700
2. Sheet metal work installed for enclosure with 2-color paint job, including tailboom and center cover. $1,400
 
OTHER PAINT OPTIONS
Painted boom to match (included with Pre-built Option #2)  $50
Painted center cover to match (included with Pre-built Option #2)  $50
 
QUICK BUILD OPTION
The S-14 quick option includes:
Fuselage, assembled, covered and painted.
Wings, assembled with fuel tanks installed and covered.
Tail, assembled and covered.
Tailboom, pre-set and painted to match.
Pricing: add to kit price:
Fuselage $1,600
Wings and Tail $3,200
With Standard Clear Coat $2,200
 
WING OPTIONS
Standard wing is 100 sq. ft.
139 wing (Designed for heavy hauling S.T.O.L. performance) $600
 
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
Stock upholstery is of a black nylon quilted fabric. For a more custom look, choose the following
Headrest in stock black quilted fabric:  $50
Deluxe Upholstery (includes headrest) and your choice of 40 fabrics:  $75
Super Deluxe Upholstery (includes headrest) Sewn in a fancier, 3-panel style. Buyer chooses 2 fabrics and a coordinating cording color:  $125
(Add $100 to Deluxe or Super Deluxe Purchased later.)
 
INTERIOR OPTIONS
Tinted Glass  $ 50
Heater (Muffler)  $140
Elevator trim system (Includes trim wheel and trim tab)  $150
 
OTHER OPTIONS
2nd Wing Tank (one wing tank is standard.)  $225
4" Spun Aluminum Spinner (Not for 912 or 912S)  $ 40
Gascolator  $ 60
Wheel Pants (Mains Plus Nose with hardware)  $415
Main Gear Leg Fairings, Unpainted  $90/pr
Main Gear Leg Fairings, Painted  $130/pr
Whelen Strobe/Nav Light Kit (Includes mount kit)  $900
Aero Flash Strobe/Nav Light Kit (Includes mount kit) $700
Strobe Mount Kit $40
Jury strut fairing material (for 139 wing only)  $ 20
Adjustable Lift Strut Kit  $ 95
Fillet Fairing (Wing to Strut)  $35/pr
Aircraft Grade Tires (As an option)  $255
Aircraft Grade Tires (Purchased separately, per tire & tube)  $100
 

RANS Inc. reserves the right to make changes in prices, specifications or models or add improvements at any time without notice or obligation. Some measurements are approximate. Photos may show optional equipment.

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