ATTREX 02/24/14 Daily Schedule
ATTREX Overview:
Science Flight #3 is Postponed again… next flight TBD (Thurs or Friday):
The GH Crew have found a Fuel Quick Disconnect Valve that is leaking. During powered testing this morning, they confirmed it is leaking at a rate requiring replacement for flight. The aircraft is grounded pending replacement.
We are sorry for this unexpected change in our plans. We will keep you appraised of developments.
Today’s Activities:
- Inmarsat Antenna has been replaced
- Outdoor Inmarsat and Ku Testing will be conducted early this afternoon.
- NOAA H2O and UCATS can come off the aircraft at 3:00 PM today.
- The aircraft will remain in the Hangar this evening – with standard Fire Watch
Plan for tomorrow, Tuesday
- Aircraft defueling in preparation for valve replacement