RAN'S S-16 SHEKARI

The S-16 Shekari is a kit aircraft with the quick build built in. Features an unusual blend of construction concepts to both enhance performance and shorten build time. The S-16 is based around a welded steel tube “cockpit cage” with composite fuselage shells. The vertical and horizontal stabilizer surfaces are molded into the fuselage shells with internal aluminum ribs and spars. The wings are conventional aluminum construction and come with holes matched drilled between ribs and skins. The result is nearly jigless construction. The fuselage comes with all key holes located. The S-16 exhibits excellent performance and handling using a variety of engines. The original flew on the Rotax 912 HP producing a 145mph cruise. The 912 was dropped in favor of the Lycoming IO-320.   For further information contact RANS: 4600 Highway 183 Alternate • Hays, KS 67601 Phone: (785) 625-6346 • www.rans.com