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RANS S-7 COURIER
Specifications, Performance, Standard Features, Pricing and Options
SPECIFICATIONS 80 HP/100 HP
Wing Span 29 ft 3 in
Area 147.1 sq ft
Mean Chord 5 ft
Aspect. 5.85:1
Length. 22 ft 10 in
Height 6 ft 3 in
Cockpit Width 30 in
Headroom.Front/Rear. 42 in/36 in
Legroom.Front/Rear. 41.5 in/40 in
Number of Seats. 2
Doors 2
Landing Gear* F/TD
Baggage Volume 10 cu ft
Baggage Capacity. 50 lbs
Auxiliary Baggage Volume n/a
Auxiliary Baggage Capacity n/a
Fuel Capacity 18 gal US
   
POWER PLANT 912/912S
Engine. Rotax 912/912S
Output. 80 hp/100 hp
Oil Capacity. 3.0 qts
Coolant Capacity. 4.4 qts
Propeller Diameter 68 in to 72 in
Propeller Type. Wood
Gear Reduction. 1:2.27/1:2.43
Fuel G.P.H. 4.1/5.2 gal @ 80%
   
PERFORMANCE  
Take Off Roll. 235 ft/225 ft.
Rate of Climb 800 fpm/1100 fpm
Service Ceiling 14,000 ft/14,500 ft
Cruise 110 mph/118 mph
VNE. 130 mph
Stall Clean. 46 mph
Stall Flaps. 41 mph
Roll Rate. 70° /sec
Glide Ratio 8:1
Landing Roll 300 ft
Endurance. 4.1 hrs/3.2 hrs
Range. 451 miles/386 miles
   
WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS  
Gross Weight 1200 lbs
Empty Weight 675 lbs
Useful Load. 525 lbs
Wing Loading 8.15 lbs
Power Loading 15.0 lbs
Limit Load Factors +4 -2
   
* F/TD = Fixed Taildragger

RANS S-7 COURIER
Standard Equipment and Features  

(2K=New for 2000, Now Standard Equipment!)

  • ROTAX Engine and Engine Install Kit (See Pricing Info.)
  • 2-Blade Wood Prop
  • 4130 Welded Steel Fuselage and Tail Group 
  • Tapered Steel Landing Gear 
  • 3” Tubular Aluminum Main Spars
  • 2” Tubular Aluminum Aft Spars
  • Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
  • Laser Cut Stainless Steel Firewall
  • Differential Ailerons
  • PVC Aileron and Flap Gap Seals
  • 4 Position Flaps
  • Streamline Airfoil Struts
  • Pre-formed ribs
  • Aluminum Leading Edge Wrap
  • (2) 9 Gallon Wing Tanks
  • Adjustable Seats Fore and Aft with Built-in Map Pockets
  • Lap and Shoulder Belts
  • 2.7 ounce Aircraft Covering Fabric
  • All Tapes, Rib Lacing and Inspection Plates
  • Dual Throttles, Control Sticks, and Rudder Pedals
  • Aileron Spades
  • High Visibility Sky Light Canopy
  • .093 Thick Windshield and Skylight
  • 3 Cubic Feet baggage Compartment
  • Dual Elevator Horns
  • 1 ¾ inch Push-Pull Elevator Tube
  • Cable Operated Rudder and Ailerons
  • MAC Electric Trim (Front Stick)
  • Aerobatic Style Tail Hinges
  • Push-pull Cable Operated Flaps
  • Fiberglass Cowling, Spinner and Deck
  • Thermal Formed Wing Cuffs, Closeout Panels and Fairings
  • 60” Doors On Each Side Open in Flight with Up Locks
  • Double Cable Braced Folding Tail
  • Wings Pivot on Universal Hinges on Aft Spar Connections for Folding in 30 to 45 minutes
  • Adjustable Lift Strut Kit
  • Folding Jury Struts
  • Gear Leg Fairings
  • Steerable Tail Wheel with On Demand Swivel 
  • Roomy Cockpit accommodations: 6’8” pilot in front, 6’2” pilot in rear

The S-7 Courier is an FAA Approved 51% Kit - No welding required.

Build Time: 500 to 700 hours

Kits delivered as of 12/01: 315

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RANS S-7 COURIER Prices and Options  
 
BASE PRICES WITHOUT ENGINE (Click Here for current Engine Pricing)
Complete Airframe Kit 
Including all components, parts, and hardware to install the Rotax 912 UL engine 		 $18,645
Complete Airframe Kit 
Including all components, parts, and hardware to install the Rotax 912S UL engine 		 $18,745
NOTE: Subtract $300 for 912 install kit less prop. Subtract $400 for 912S install kit les prop. Prices for engines and props purchased later will be quoted at the time of purchase.
 
PROP OPTIONS
Standard prop is a 2-blade wood, Tennessee on 912 and Sensenich on 912S.  Please visit with our sales staff when considering propellers other than what is standard.
 
INTERIOR OPTIONS
Prime fuselage, powder coat tail frames, door frames & engine mount (Gray)  $850
Tinted Glass (On doors only)  $ 20 
Heater (Muffler style, 912 only)  $200
 
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
Standard upholstery includes seat covers in black quilted fabric. Headrests are not available or recommended for the S-7.
Deluxe Upholstery - Buyers choice of 40 different fabrics  $100
Super Deluxe Upholstery (Sewn in a fancier 3-panel style, buyer chooses 2 fabrics plus a cording color  $200
(Add $100 to Deluxe or Super Deluxe purchased later)  (Upholstery samples upon request)
 
QUICK BUILD OPTIONS
The S-7 quick build includes:
Pre-built wings with fuel tanks installed.  Wings are covered (dope & fabric).
Pre-built tailpieces with dope and fabric completed.
Pre-built fuselage includes pre-built tailcone option plus installation of any parts that must be assembled prior to covering.  Fuselage covering is complete.
Quick Build (Add to kit price) $6,200
2-color paint on quick build (Add to quick build cost.) $4,000
3-color paint on quick build (Add to quick build cost.) $4,500
 
WHEEL/BRAKE OPTION
The S-7 Courier comes standard with Cleveland Wheels and Brakes.
 
OTHER OPTIONS
Whelen Strobe/Nav Light Kit (Includes mount kit) $825
Aero Flash Strobe/Nav Light Kit (Includes mount kit) $650
Strobe Mount Kit $40
Jury Strut Fairing Material  $20
Wing Fabric Rivet Kit (replaces rib stitching)  $100
Station 3 Bulkhead Closeout (Red, Blue, Grey, Black, Sand, or White)  $195
Aft Control Stick Cover-Up  $ 35
Throttle Guard  $ 25
Bubble Doors $200
 
MINIMUM FLYABLE PRICE
Airframe Kit for 912 UL  $18,645
ASI*  $310
3" Altimeter (inches or millibar)*  $275
Pedestal Compass*  $150
Rotax 912 UL Engine  $9,400
Paints and Primers Budget   $1,200
TOTAL  $29,980
*Additional Instruments Required by the FAA
 
NICELY EQUIPPED PRICE
Airframe Kit for 912 UL  $18,645
ASI*  $310
3" Altimeter (inches or millibar)*  $275
VSI  $195
Slip Indicator  $58
Pedestal Compass*  $150
Aero Flash Strobes $650
Rotax 912 UL Engine  $9,400
Paints and Primers Budget  $1,200
Avionics Budget GPS/COM/ELT/Intercom  $3,000
TOTAL with Rotax 912  $33,883
TOTAL with Rotax 912S $35,388
*Additional Instruments Required by the FAA  

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.

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