NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

PLAN FOR 4/5: 

0700 - 1700: Instrument Integration SAGA, HR-AMS, CAMS, LARGE, DIAL, K-AMS, K-CCN, K-SP2, PTR-MS

END OF THE DAY REPORT:
DC-8:
SAGA: Instrument fully installed. Power check complete.
HR-AMS:  Instrument installed.
CAMS: Instrument installed.
LARGE: Power test complete.  Installation underway.
DIAL: Instrument installed.
K-AMS: Ready for installation
K-SP2:  Realignment of laser today, plan to mount tomorrow
PTR-MS:  Plan to install on Wednesday
K-CCN, CAFS and CIT-CIMS just arrived.
NOTES:
1pm debrief in lab every day except Saturday and Sunday.

LaRC B200: (by Craig Clekner)
•  Excellent progress today and over the weekend.  With respect to the avionics upgrades, the aircraft is flyable and can deploy.   Ted is continuing to work a few small issues.
•  The aircraft has been defueled in preparation for weight and balance.
•  Calibration of the pitot-static systems has been completed.
•  Compass swing of the aircraft has been completed.
•  An initial pressurization check has uncovered some leaks (not unexpected).  Sealant is curing and we hope to do a final check tomorrow.
•  We are shooting for the Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Tuesday afternoon, with Functional Check Flight (FCF) to follow weather permitting.  FCF could slip into Wednesday morning.
•  Ball personnel and GEOTASO are planning to arrive on Tuesday; pallet install, instrument install, & checkout will commence ASAP after FCF.  Late shifts / long shifts will be used where practical.
•  ICF window has shifted.  Potential dates are on look-ahead and could extend until April 11th