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Log Book for March 9, 2004
General Engineering Report
Jason Schwier Reporting
Generators:
Lil Genny:
Time: 1220
Started with no difficulty. Oil full. Gas 1/2 tank.
China Special:
Next Oil Change: 11 March, 1230
Time: 0710
Gas: Empty
Oil: F
Volts: 220 V
Hours: 48.6
Followup Checks @ 1230 to change oil, 2230 to refuel for night
As per the instructions for the new generator, the oil was changed after about 24 hours of use. This marks the third 24-hour oil change of three. The oil will not be changed again until Thursday.
Tanks:
Time: 0715
Closest Tank to Hab: 55%
Water:
Time: 1900
Inside: 25 gal
Outside High: 68 cm
Outside Low: 52 cm
Shower Bucket: 1.2 buckets to toilet refill tank
Water Used prev. day: 26 gal
ATVs:
#1 - Oil ok. Gas full. Started ok.
#2 - Oil ok. Gas full. Started ok.
#3 - Oil ok. Gas full. Started ok.
The check belt lights are active on ATVs #2 and #3. The bracket holding the battery in place in ATV #2 has been missing since the beginning of the mission. It has not been a problem thus far, but we are attempting to find a solution. The bolt needed for the bracket is 1/4"-28.
GreenHab:
Time: 1415
Humidity: 65%
External Temperature: 95 F
Hab: Jason repaired the inside door of the front airlock. The lock of the door was causing the plastic covering to buckle. Longer screws replaced the original 1/2-inch screws. Jason also screwed two loose floor plates of the main floor back down to the sub flooring. Daniel replaced the blue lights providing visibility to the ladder at night with brighter, white lights.
Suits: No problems were reported today.
Notes: The crew would like to know where to place used oil from the China Special. With an oil change every two days, a significant amount of used oil will need to be disposed of.
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