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#160
by
AnalogMan
on 17 May, 2009 15:47
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MCC feeling is that a new bit will be more likely to "bite" into a worn head because it will have "sharper" edges on the hexagon sides.
Looking at other contingencies on the ground
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#161
by
Kel
on 17 May, 2009 15:48
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Working on plan C in case new bit doesn't disengage stubborn bolt
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#162
by
Maty
on 17 May, 2009 15:48
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Good question, only vague timelimes given for STIS repair. Total time of 4.5hrs
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#163
by
dsmillman
on 17 May, 2009 15:49
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How far down are we on the timeline?
Probably about 15 minutes.
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#164
by
Kel
on 17 May, 2009 15:50
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Mass going for spare PGT bit
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#165
by
AnalogMan
on 17 May, 2009 15:51
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Good question, only vague timelimes given for STIS repair. Total time of 4.5hrs
Current PET is 2:05, are due to begin MEB cover removal on the original plan at 2:10.
Still need to remove that handrail and install 4 guide studs (two "zipnuts" and two "wingnuts") and the Fastener Capture Plate (FCP) before then.
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#166
by
orbitaldebris
on 17 May, 2009 15:51
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This might be dumb question, but if 3 of the 4 bolts are released, why not rotate the handle on the remaining bolt and rotate it out of the way. Or even shear it off?
And why didn't they get the spare bit out of the box the first time?
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#167
by
Maty
on 17 May, 2009 15:56
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This might be dumb question, but if 3 of the 4 bolts are released, why not rotate the handle on the remaining bolt and rotate it out of the way.
Need it completely off to install FCP
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#168
by
Lawntonlookirs
on 17 May, 2009 15:57
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I can't imagine how hard it is to work with the bulky gloves on some of the small items they have to grab.
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#169
by
Kel
on 17 May, 2009 15:58
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Mass heading back to work site
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#170
by
Maty
on 17 May, 2009 16:00
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#171
by
Kel
on 17 May, 2009 16:01
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May go after stanchion bolts if this doesn't work
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#172
by
Chris Bergin
on 17 May, 2009 16:01
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Sounds like the troublesome bolt's head is damaged to the point the previous bit was slipping, so the larger one should do the trick. I think we've all had screws etc like that during various DIY fun (though not in micro G and wearing EMU Gloves!
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#173
by
Maty
on 17 May, 2009 16:01
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MCC-H has further options still, calming and slowing things down
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#174
by
Kel
on 17 May, 2009 16:02
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Isn't working
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#175
by
AnalogMan
on 17 May, 2009 16:03
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This might be dumb question, but if 3 of the 4 bolts are released, why not rotate the handle on the remaining bolt and rotate it out of the way.
Need it completely off to install FCP
Maybe not? See graphic for extent of MEB cover.
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#176
by
Kel
on 17 May, 2009 16:03
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"What was Plan C?"
Spare bit just isn't working.
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#177
by
Chris Bergin
on 17 May, 2009 16:04
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Plan C is something they'll work now, rather than pre-planned it sounds like...
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#178
by
Kel
on 17 May, 2009 16:05
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Asking Mass to visually inspect 4 stanchion bolts
"Not the easiest to get to"
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#179
by
Analyst
on 17 May, 2009 16:05
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1) This might be dumb question, but if 3 of the 4 bolts are released, why not rotate the handle on the remaining bolt and rotate it out of the way. 2) Or even shear it off?
3) And why didn't they get the spare bit out of the box the first time?
1) Was my first idea too.
2) Maybe you do damage.
3) You can't plan for everything.
Analyst
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