Specifications, Performance, Standard Features & Pricing
| SPECIFICATIONS | 65 HP | 80 HP |
| Wing Span | 31 ft | 31 ft |
| Area | 152 sq ft | 152 sq ft |
| Mean Chord | 4 ft 10.5 in | 4 ft 10.5 in |
| Aspect | 6:33:1 | 6:33:1 |
| Length | 22 ft 1 in | 22 ft 1 in |
| Height (Tailwheel down) | 81 in | 81 in |
| Number of Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Landing Gear | F/TD | F/TD |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 gal US | 9 gal US |
| POWER PLANT | 582 | 912 |
| Engine | Rotax 582 | Rotax 912 |
| Output | 65 hp | 80 hp |
| Propeller Diameter | 68 in | 68 in |
| Propeller Type | 3-blade Ivo | 3-blade Warp |
| Gear Reduction | 1:2.58 | 1:2.27 |
| Fuel G.P.H | 5.75 gal @ 85% | 4.1 gal @ 80% |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Take Off Roll (at gross weight)(2 flaps) | 300 ft | 345 ft |
| Rate of Climb (at gross weight) | 700 fpm | 725 fpm |
| Cruise (at gross weight) | 65 mph | 85 mph |
| VNE | 90 mph | 90 mph |
| Stall Clean (at gross weight) | 46 mph | 48 mph |
| Stall Flaps (at gross weight) | 42 mph | 43 mph |
| Landing Roll | 200 ft | 225 ft |
| Endurance (with 2 tanks, 18 gal.) | 2.5 hrs + reserve | 3 hrs + reserve |
| WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS | ||
| Gross Weight | 1100 lbs | 1100 lbs |
| Empty Weight* | 544 lbs** | 595 lbs** |
| Useful Load | 556 lbs | 505 lbs |
| Wing Loading | 7.2 lbs | 7.2 lbs |
| Limit Load Factors | + 4-2 | + 4-2 |
| *Standard equipped *With canopy |
S-18 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Steerable full swivel tail wheel
Elevator trim tab
Adjustable horizontal incidence
Dual horn elevators
Folding tail
6" boom with bonded-in internal doublers and riveted-on external doublers,
pre-painted
Wing-to-tail cables
Cover-up for fuel system
Sump valve
Main fuel shut-off valve
Fuel mixer block
Universal hinge for folding wing on rear spar
Airfoil struts
Adjustable lift strut
Folding jury struts
4 position flaps
Differential ailerons
3-blade ivo propeller
Flap center section
Engine mount with 4 rubber isolator
3-way splitter
Dual CHT
Dual EGT
Digital rpm/hour meter
Preformed wing ribs
Predrilled components on wing/tail
Stainless steel double shear control surface hinges
Pre-stamped anodized wing/tail parts
9-gallon fuel tank right hand side, standard
Vent cap
Double withdrawal fuel system
Quick disconnect fuel lines
Quick open, metal center cover for knock down/set-up access
Ball bearing control system:
aileron bellcrank
CS-TT pivots
aileron-tee,
PPT Elevator
Cable to PPT ailerons
Full 4130 welded steel cage, painted
CNC mitered cage tubes for precise mig welding and maximum strength
ASI
Dual HD ignition switches
Document pouch with log books
Pitot system
Nose pod
Belly pans
Floorboard forward
Aluminum leaf spring main gear
5" drum brakes
Tundra tires
Aluminum wheels
Park brake
Brake lever on control stick
Trim lever forward seat (elevator)
1" PPT on CS-TT for elevator transfer with rod ends
Ball bearing stick pivots
Dual throttle with friction adjustment
Dual rudder pedals
Pre-cut and powder coated instrument panel
Mesh back seats with removable, washable seat bottoms with molded foam cushions
Seats adjusts in tilt and fore/aft
Super secure, 4 point hooker harness in dark gray
Wire loom to contain all wires (wires and terminals provided)
Aircraft quality control pulleys and cables
Cable connected rudder pedal return system
Engine primer pump
Pull starter with transfer pulleys
Fuel quantity sight gauge
K&N air filter
Large capacity, metal case fuel filter
Full compliment of decals, placards and instrument range markers
Dual isolator muffler mount
Many beautifully machined CNC parts
Pre-made cable sets for all systems:
a. Tail
b. Control
c. Stability
Solid wire activated brakes
Throttle has friction and stop adjustment
Build Time: 200 hrs
Kits delivered as of 11/05: 37
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S-18 PRICES & OPTIONS |
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| BASE PRICES WITHOUT ENGINE (Click Here for current Engine Pricing) | |
| Standard Airframe Kit with Rotax 582 installation kit, less engine and exhaust | $15,000 |
| Standard Airframe Kit with Rotax 912 installation kit, less engine | $17,100 |
| OPTIONS | |
| 2nd 9 Gallon Fuel Tank | $225 |
| Electric Starter Kit (standard with 912) | $800 |
| Oil Injection Kit (for 582 only) | $175 |
| Avionics Panel | $175 |
| Aft Panel | $75 |
| Canopy/Windshield (with kit purchase) | $995 |
| Canopy/Windshield & Nosepod Retro Kit (ordered separately) | $1200 |
| Grove Dual Hydraulic Brakes | $1350 |
| COLOR CHOICES (any one color is standard) | |
| Any two colors | $100 |
| Custom Color Schemes (Liberty, Midnight, etc.) | $200 |
| Painted Boom (to match color scheme) | $100 |
| QUICK BUILD OPTIONS | |
| Wings, tail group, aileron and flaps assembled, covered. Crating is also included at no extra cost. | $3200 |
| With Standard Clear Coat Add | $2200 |
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. Many photos show optional equipment.