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Log Book for March 29, 2004
Engineering Report
James Russell & Peter Collins Reporting

Generator/Electricity:

China Special:
Voltage: 220
Hobbs meter reading: 460.5
We have been refueling China Special while it is still running.

Location:
The China Special and lil' Genny were moved behind the stone wall today to reduce noise and increase safety. The units were installed on a raised platform with a plastic screen secured over China Special to keep any rain. A picture of the new setup will be uploaded tonight.

Maintenance:
Changed oil today: Consumed 1.25qt
Quantity remaining: 2.5 quarts
Need to request more oil from Mission Support

Fuel Status:
  • Diesel
    Quantity: 45.5 gallons remaining
    Consumed: 9.5 gallons
  • Propane Tank:
    Reading: 76% (190 gal)
    Consumed: 10 gallons
  • Gasoline:
    Quantity: 42.5 gallons
    Consumed: 0 gallons
Water:
Reading: Outside potable water tank level: 77 cm from the base
Consumed: 18 gallons in last 24 hours
Time: 08:15
Inside Tank: 42 gallons
(Previous reading at 3/28/04 1800, 55 gallons.)
Time: 18:20
Inside Tank: 37 gallons

HVAC: Nothing to report.

Transport: Nothing new to report.

Mars-Suits: Equipment Checkout
Crew 26 organized the EVA suit up area.
Crew 27 is now going to complete an equipment checkout

Radios:
  • 6 operational, 2 inoperable
  • Of the 6, one has no belt clip and no rubber button covers
  • Checked most of the jacks and earbuds
  • Push to talk buttons and rest of earbuds to be checked in coming days

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