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Log Book for March 12, 2004
General Engineering Report
Jason Schwier Reporting

Generators:

Lil Genny:
Time: 0810
Started with no difficulty. Oil full, 20W-50. Gasoline at 1/2 tank.

China Special:
Next Oil Change: 13 March, 1230
Time: 0800
Diesel: 1/8 tank
Oil: F, 20W-50
Volts: 220 V
Hours: 119.3
Followup Checks at 1330, 2330 to refuel for night

The generator was offline from 1400-1815 due to all five crewmembers being absent from the Hab.

Propane:
Time: 0800
Furnace Tank: 85%

Water:
Time: 1830
Inside: 28 gal
Outside High: 48 cm
Outside Low: 42 cm
Leak Bucket: 0 buckets to toilet supply tank (TST)
Water Used prev. day: 15 gal

ATVs:
#1 Oil ok. Gasoline full. Started ok.
#2 Oil ok. Gasoline full. Started ok.
#3 Oil ok. Gasoline full. Started ok.

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, 1-inch long.

GreenHab:
Time: 1020
Humidity: 64%
Internal Temperature: 89 F
External Temperature: 77 F

Hab: Due to the lack of time, Jason informed the crew that an additional shelf will not be installed in the living level of the Hab, despite popular opinion for the project. This possibly could be a project for a future rotation.

Suits: Amy has repaired the tear in suit three.

Notes: In conjunction with yesterday's support request for hovercraft, helicopters, and VTOL aircraft, the crew compiled a listing of materials to build a hanger and landing pads. A heavy fiberglass and titanium frame should be sufficient to protect the vehicles from the weather. Perfectly level concrete should underlay both the hanger and the pads to allow for easy movement of vehicles.

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