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#560
by
Radioheaded
on 01 May, 2007 15:36
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Judging by this webcam shot, this SSME has been in roughly the same position for quite a while, so I am wondering, are they checking for the repliset contamination right on site there?
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#561
by
Mark Dave
on 01 May, 2007 15:54
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Is the aft compartment open for connecting the internal pipes for the MPS all the while this is going on? I always though when entering the orbiter people need to wear speacial suits to prevent contaminating any sensative materials. For example, such as in the payload bay.
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#562
by
DaveS
on 01 May, 2007 15:57
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MarkD - 1/5/2007 5:54 PM
Is the aft compartment open for connecting the internal pipes for the MPS all the while this is going on? I always though when entering the orbiter people need to wear speacial suits to prevent contaminating any sensative materials. For example, such as in the payload bay.
The "bunny suits" are only required when near the payload bay or crew module. No need for any special suiting when working in the aft in the VAB or OPF.
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#563
by
Chris Bergin
on 01 May, 2007 16:09
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Rollout on the 16th now it appears.
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#564
by
Radioheaded
on 01 May, 2007 16:53
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I'll take all the non-answers as a yes
.... Sorry, in my ignorance I assumed that this would be done elsewhere, given contamination issues, ect
edit: my questions answered on L2....
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#565
by
mkirk
on 01 May, 2007 18:42
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Radioheaded - 1/5/2007 11:53 AM
I'll take all the non-answers as a yes .... Sorry, in my ignorance I assumed that this would be done elsewhere, given contamination issues, ect
edit: my questions answered on L2....
Just to clarify for anyone else, a main objective is to gain access to the flow liners (i.e. the main propulsion system plumbing) Engine 2 is the only one going back to the shop since it needs the LPOTP (low pressure oxidizer turbo pump) swapped out.
Mark Kirkman
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#566
by
Chris Bergin
on 01 May, 2007 21:43
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#567
by
shuttlefan
on 02 May, 2007 03:02
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How is Clayton Anderson going to train for emergency egress activities at the Cape, because he was added to this crew after their Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test? Is it concievable that they might do another TCDT for his sake?
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#568
by
astrobrian
on 02 May, 2007 03:14
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Running another TCDT with him in on things would be a good thing, for both the training and getting him to mold with the existing crew members. IMHO
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#569
by
Jim
on 02 May, 2007 10:11
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Was answered on another thread, no repeat TCDT. He will get individualized training. One day of TCDT isn't going to matter much wrt crew molding
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#570
by
shuttlefan
on 02 May, 2007 15:04
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Jim - 2/5/2007 5:11 AM
Was answered on another thread, no repeat TCDT. He will get individualized training. One day of TCDT isn't going to matter much wrt crew molding
Will his "individualized training" include going down to the Cape and practicing using the slidewire baskets and driving the M113 personal carrier,etc.?
Also, do they plan to remove the center engine today?
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#571
by
Jim
on 02 May, 2007 15:07
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shuttlefan - 2/5/2007 11:04 AM
Jim - 2/5/2007 5:11 AM
Was answered on another thread, no repeat TCDT. He will get individualized training. One day of TCDT isn't going to matter much wrt crew molding
Will his "individualized training" include going down to the Cape and practicing using the slidewire baskets and driving the M113 personal carrier,etc.?
Yes
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#572
by
Chris Bergin
on 02 May, 2007 19:38
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Snippet from L2:
SSME #3 removal is complete. LPFTP borescope inspection is complete and good. MPS-1697 flowliner inspections are in work; engine #3 flowliner inspections are approximately 50% complete and are expected to be 100% later this morning.
SSME #2 has been transferred to the engine shop. Engine #2 flowliner inspections will begin this morning and will work in parallel with engine #3 inspections.
Pyro harness hi-pot is expected to begin this morning.
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#573
by
DaveS
on 02 May, 2007 22:50
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Seems like they have removed the plastic cover set-up for the BX-265 foam application. I wonder if this mean that they're done with this area?
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#574
by
uko
on 03 May, 2007 07:49
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Judging from the picture, it seems to me too that this big area is repaired.. at last!
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#575
by
DaveS
on 03 May, 2007 14:29
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SSME#3 is being reinstalled right now.
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#576
by
ShuttleDiscovery
on 03 May, 2007 15:34
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Thanks for the pictures and updates Dave
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#577
by
DaveS
on 03 May, 2007 15:46
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SSME#3 has been reinstalled, prepping for SSME#1 removal:
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#578
by
DaveS
on 03 May, 2007 22:38
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#579
by
uko
on 04 May, 2007 11:06
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Any status updates on the foam repairs, especially of the BX-265 foam application?
.... Sorry, in my ignorance I assumed that this would be done elsewhere, given contamination issues, ect