Status Report

ISS MER Daily Report 10/19/00 GMT: 293:08:00 To GMT: 294:08:00

By SpaceRef Editor
October 19, 2000
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ISS MER Daily Report


Date: 10/19/00


STS 92/ISS 3A


GMT: 293:08:00 To GMT: 294:08:00


(3:00 a.m. 10-19-00 to 3:00 a.m. 10-20-00)


OVERALL SYSTEM STATUS:



All ISS systems are in nominal flight/stage configuration with the exception of the following:



Previously Reported Status



  • FGB Smoke Detectors 1, 3, 4, and 5 have been powered OFF.

  • SM Smoke Detector 7 is failed.

  • SM Solar Array #II portion of inboard panel segment not deployed.

  • SM Batteries #4 and #5 are off line.

  • The Orbiter Ku band has failed and the S-band is used to downlink the SWIS data through Ground

Stations.


  • Docking was nominal, with the exception that no "close" indication of X4 connector was received. The only active function that passes through this connection is a 1553 Bus. Good mate has been confirmed via the functionality of the 1553 data bus, so the problem for this reading is on the Orbiter side of the interface. Further investigation of this issue will be done post mission.

  • Loss of Orbiter Payload Cabin 3 bus took out Orbiter Space Vision System (OSVS), keel camera, and OIU 1. Backup SVS was recovered to support Z1 installation.

  • Vacuum Access Jumper leak check failed the pressurization and leak test of the Z1 dome. Initial assessment is that leakage observed in the VAJ was due to temperature rebound after VAJ was isolated from space vacuum. Damaged O-ring also a possible suspect was replaced by the crew using one from the 35-foot VAJ. The 35-foot VAJ is now missing an O-ring; IFI 163 was opened regarding this issue and is expected to be close to PRACA.

  • Crew was unable to completely seat one of the four ports ETSD bolts. Only three of four bolts are required for structural integrity. No impacts unless problem with bolt removal. It is suspected that the bolt did not seat due to insufficient torque applied.

  • Crew was unable to hard dock Articulating Portable Foot Restrain (APFR) in WIF Z1-21 due to hard interference between WIF Flange and APFR Bolts. A thermal shield that was installed on the Load Limiter of the APFR appears to be the culprit. APFR was placed in WIF Z1-20 and boom deploy task was completed free float. Later Crew removed the thermal covers from APFR and IAPFR. APFR was installed in WIF 21 and IAPFR in WIF 4 during the EVA 3.

  • Plasma Contactor Unit (PCU) #2 did not discharge pressure at a rate expected. PCU 2 has been power cycled and Latch Valve 2 has been closed and pressure has dropped to 4.1 PSI. IFI # 165 was opened and closed to PRACA 2292.

  • During EVA 3 Crew had trouble mating P609/J609 connection. The crew Left P609 unmated with the thermal bootie covering it and wired tied to adjacent connector P608. P609 is not used until 5A.1 to provide APCU power to the MPLM via PMA2. IFI #164 has been opened to further investigate this issue. The IFI was closed to PRACA 2291.


 


Last 24 Hours Status


  • All EVA4 tasks were successfully completed.

  • Egress from ISS fell behind schedule for several minor stowage problems and a Node1 closeout panel (1F89465) failing to be re-installed. FGB has been egressed. Egress from the node will occur at approximately 8:00 am CDT. 10-20-00, with undocking occurring 1 orbit later. Undocking predicted at 10:09am CDT Friday.

  • The activation and checkout of all 4 CMGs was successfully completed.

  • Crew found the missing seal from the 35 ft VAJ. In summary the 5-ft VAJ had a damaged O-ring, which was replaced by one from one end of the 35-ft VAJ. The O-ring from the other end of the 35- VAJ was found floating by the crew. The damaged O-ring along with the one that crew found are being returned. Plans are to manifest two O-rings on 4A.

  • The FCT had the crew cap the Deck MPEV per the procedure, but the cap is to be removed prior to egress. The MPEV still meets 2 seals to vacuum safety requirement.

  • Crew unable to install closeout panel after Y-jumper installation. Panel currently stowed in front of the ECS pallet.

  • Safety’s concerns regarding the FGB main engine prop valves withstanding transfer/storage pressures due to the non-firing of the FGB main engine Pyro’s were discussed during a telecon with the Russians. Representatives from KhSC/Prop and MER PROP specialist discussed the potential to expose the FGB main engines to higher pressures during the transfer. Based on a review of the schematic, the PROP team believed that the manifold motor isolation valves could back relieve and expose the main engines to the higher pressures. KhSC experts explained the design of the valve and believes that the schematic PROP has is incorrect. With the understanding that the valve is positioned incorrectly in the MER schematic, there is no concern with the planned transfer. KhSC requested a FAX stating our position on the performance of the transfer on Sunday. ISS MER Prop will follow up with this request Friday morning after verifying that our schematic indicates a wrong valve position. Propellant transfer will take place Sunday evening (Moscow time).

  • PCU 1 powered up to get a pressure reading. Tube pressure reading was approximately 1 PSI

  • N14B Y-Cable was installed. The NOD1P1-01 closeout panel (1F89465-1) could not be reinstalled during the N14B Y-Cable Installation. IFI #166 has been opened to investigate this issue.

  • Node Ingress temperature was 23C.


 


SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS:



  • Undock @ GMT: 294:15:09 (10:09 am 10-20-00)


Open CHITS


Number (ISS)


Response Due (GMT)


Summary of Progress


(OPEN ISSMER CHITS — LATE ISSMER CHITS — NON ISSMER CHITS)


The following chits are all in Mission STS-101_2A2


ISS0166


2000/236:22:00


ISSMER to MOD — "USOS Stowage Latch Handle Configuration" — 9/17 — MOD response provided. S&M/Scott West wanted the response to cover all cases, not just 2A.2b. S&M continuing to work it.


ISS0185


2000/276:17:00


MOD to IPRUSSIA — "SM, FGB, and Progress Propellant Loading.


The following chits are all in Mission STS-92_3A


ISS0033


2000/285:21:00


IMC to CSR, ISSMER, MER, MOD — "Updates to the hardware priority loss flight rule (FR 3A_2C-21.C)" — ISS MER Response provided.


ISS0054


290:14:00


ISSMER to MOD – "RPDA Rail Heater Setpoint change"


ISS0059


2000/291:13:50


MOD to ISSMER — "P607-J609 Problem Impacts & Workarounds" — ISS MER response provided.


ISS0064


2000/292:04:00


ISSMER to MOD —"RTAS Bolt Not Springy"


ISS0068


2000/292:04:01


ISSMER to MOD — "PCU Latch Valve & Tube Troubleshooting Plan"


ISS0079


2000/293:19:00


ISSMER to MOD — " Power PCU-1"


ISS0081


2000/295:10:00


MOD to ISSMER — "RPCM Template Commanding to Multiple RPCs" — ISS MER Response Provided.


STS0083


2000/294:22:00


CSR to IMC, ISSMER, MER, MOD — "Early Destow Updates" — ISS MER Response Provided.


ISS0084


2000/294:08:00


IMC to CSR, ISSMER, MER, MOD — "IPFR/APFR Thermal Shield Return on 3A." — MER Response Provided


ISS0085


2000/294:20:00


IMC to CSR, ISSMER, MOD, IPRUSSIA — "3A Transfer — Transfer power supply …" — ISS MER Response Provided.


TI0008

 

ISSMER to IPRUSSIA – "SM Battery Requirements with Crew Onboard" — According to Shannon, the answer to both questions in the Chit is no. Russians will provide no written response before Saturday.


TI0012


2000/299:20:00


ISSMER to IPRUSSIA – "FGB Battery 1 and 6 cycling" — MER-M working.


TI0013


2000/299:20:00


ISSMER to IPRUSSIA – "SM Unexpected Battery Cycling" — MER-M working.


TI0110


2000/298:00:00


ISSMER to IPRUSSIA, MOD — "Progress/FGB Prop Transfer" — In review by MER-M

     
     
     


 






























































Closed Chits


Number (ISS)


Response Due (GMT)


Summary of Progress



ISS0077


2000/293:09:00


MOD TO CSR, IMC, ISSMER, MER — "Additional items for stowage in PMA2" Assigned to S&M, Safety, and L&M


ISS0058

 

ISSMER to MOD,IMC — "Final ISS close out configuration" – WITHDRAWN


ISS0065


2000/292:04:30


IMC to CSR, IPRUSSIA, ISSMER, MER, MOD – "3A FD9 Get Ahead Tasks"


ISS0066


2000/292:14:00


IMC to CSR, IPRUSSIA, ISSMER, MER — "3A Transfer — Documentation update due to late requirements"


ISS0067


2000/292:14:00


IMC to CSR, ISSMER, MER, MOD — "3A Transfer — Leave additional two LIOH cans in Node"


ISS0070


2000/292:20:00


ISSMER to MER, MOD — "Timeline Change to Protect Z1 Accumulator"


ISS0075


2000/293:02:0


MOD TO ISSMER,CSR, "IMC, MER IMAX3D battery return"


ISS0078


2000/295:00


MOD to ISSMER — "Early Comm Antenna unexpected current draw on RPCM N1RS1C" WITHDRAWN


ISS0080

 

ISSMER to MOD,IMC — "Final ISS close out configuration" – WITHDRAWN


ISS0052


292:00:00


IMC to IPRUSSIA, ISSMER, MOD – "3A Transfer Items to FGB for FD9" — MER Response Complete


ISS0082


2000/293:21:00


ISSMER to MOD — "Final ISA closeout config"

     
     






























Open Items for Investigation (IFIs)


Number


Title/Summary


154


FGB Batteries 1 and 6 Cycling Simultaneously


155


SM Battery 6 Unexpected Cycle Mode


156


SMCC/SMTC Lane Drops


159


SM Battery 4 Stuck in Cycle Mode


161


Unable to install APFR into WIF Z1-21 (Opening a FIAR, in work)


166


Difficulty w/ panel NOD1P1_01 reinstall















Closed Items for Investigation (IFIs)


Number


Title/Summary


162


S-band RFG Bit Summary not failed


164


P609 not mated to J609

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