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PROJECT APOLLO END ITEM SPECIFICATION BOILERPLATE NUMBER 16

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TABLE O F CONTENTS

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1. 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1. 1. 3

2. 2. 1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2. 2 3. 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.2.1 3.1.3 3.1.3.1 3. 1. 3 . 2 3. 1. 3.3 3.1.4 3. 1. 4.1 3.1.5 3. 1. 6 3.1.7 3.1.8 3.1.9 3.1.10 3.2 3.2. 1 3.2.1.1 3.2. 1.2 3. 2. 1 . 3 3. 2. 1.4

SCOPE Scope Specification Organization Mission Obj ect ives APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Applicability Government Do cum en t s Non -G ov e rnment Doc um ent s Precedence

R EQ UIR EMEN TS G en era1 Weight Mat e r ial s F a b r i c ation Design C r i t e r i a El e c t r omagn etic In t e r f e r enc e Environment Checkout Pr ovi s ions In te r c han g eab il it y In t e r c hang eab il it y of E l e c t r on ic Equi pm en t Replaceability Finish Identification and Marking Identification and Traceability Lubrication Reliability
CONFIGURATION LAUNCH ESCAPE SYSTEM (LES) Nose Cone Pitch Control Motor Tower Jettison Motor Launch Escape Motor

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3. 2. 1.5 3. 2. 1.6 3. 2. 1.7 3.2. 1.8 3.2.1.8.1 3. 2. 1 . 8 . 2 3. 2. 1.8.3 3. 2. 1.8.4 3. 2. 1.9 3.2.1.10 3.2.1.11 3.2. 2 3.2.2.1 3.2. 2.1.1 3.2.2.1.2 3. 2. 2.1.3 3. 2. 2 . 1 . 4 3. 2. 2.1.5 3. 2. 2.1.5. - - J. 6. L .

S t r u c t u r a l Skirt Launch E s c a p e Tower LES Tower Separation Sequencer E l e c t r i c a l System Mission Sequencer Hotwire Initiators Hotwire F i r i n g Units Pyrotechnic Batter i e s Umbilical System Pyrotechnic System LES Tower Separation S y s t e m COMMAND MODULE (CM) Command Module Structure Cabin Housing F o r w a r d Bulkhead and E g r e s s Tube F o r w a r d C r e w Compartment A f t C r e w Compartment Apex F o r w a r d Compartment Heat Shield Cover CM Insulation Access Hatch Access Doors Mission Sequencer E l e c t r i c a l Power System ( E P S ) R and D Communications Equi pment R and D Instrumentation Equipment Environmental Control Sys tern CM-SM Attach System CM-SM Separation SERVICE MODULE (SM) SM Reaction Control System SM I n s e r t Ada pt e r SM Purging SM Protective Bulkhead

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LAUNCH VEHICLE PERFORMANCE T r a j e c t o r y Par am ete r s Flight Plan QUALITY ASSURANCE G e n e r a l Quality Assurance Provisions P r i n c i p a l C o n t r a c t o r ' s Quality Assurance Program Reliability Data Examination Components Tests PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY P r e s e r v a t i o n , Packaging, and Packing NOTES

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PROJECT APOLLO END ITEM SPECIFICATION BOILERPLATE NUMBER 16

1. SCOPE 1. 1 Scope. This specification defines the r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a simulated Apollo s p a c e c r a f t consisting of a launch e s c a p e s y s t e m (LES), command module (CM), s e r v i c e module (SM), a n d adapter hereinafter r e f e r r e d to as Boilerplate Number 16.

1. 1. 1 Specification Organization. - This specification is organized as follows :

Basic section Appendix A Appendix B

Drawings Flight Hardware

1. 1. 2 Mission. - Boilerplate Number 16 is t h e vehicle f o r the m i c r o meteoroid experiment. 1. 1. 3 Objectives. - Boilerplate Number 1 6 s h a l l be used f o r the launch vehicle qualification and micrometeoroid experiment. Other t e s t objectives w i l l b e d e t e r m i n e d by MSFC. 2.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2. 1 Applicability. - The following documents of the i s s u e in effect on the date of c o n t r a c t f o r m a p a r t of this specification to the extent specified herein.

2.1.1

Government Documents.

SPECIFICA TIONS Militarv MIL-E- 5400 Electronic Equipm ent , A ir c raft, G e n e r a l Spzcification f o r

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Interchangeability and Replaceability of Component Parts for A i r c r a f t and M i s s i l e s , Specification f o r Lubricating, A i r c r a f t , G e n e r a l Specification f o r Reliability P r o g r a m Requirements f o r Sys terns, Subsys tems , and Equipment, Specification f o r

MIL-L-688 0

MIL-R-27542

STANDARDS MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of U. S. Military PropPrty

National Aeronautics and Space Adininis tration (NASA) NPC 200-2 Quality Assurance Provisions for Space C o n t r a c t o r s , dated 20 April 1962

2. 1.2 Non Government Documents.

SPECIFICAT IONS North A m e r i c a n Aviation, Inc., Space and Information S y s t e m s Division (NAA/S&ID) MA 0116-012 P r e p a r a t i o n for Delivery and T r a n s p o r t of Apollo Boilerplates , Specification f o r Electromagnetic Interference Contr o l f o r the Apollo Space System, Specification f o r

MC 999-0002B

OTHER DOCUMENTS SID 62-109 G e n e r a l T e s t Plan, R e s e a r c h and Developm e n t f o r P r o j e c t Apollo Spacecraft Apollo P r o g r a m Plan Apollo M a s t e r Spacecraft Specification

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DRAWINGS North American Aviation, Inc., Space and Information Systems Division NAA/S&ID B14-000024 Finish Specification, Apollo Boilerplate, Complete G e n e r a l Assembly, Boilerplate Number 16 General Assembly, LES 12 G e n e r a l Assembly, C M 2 2 General Assembly, SM 5 G e n e r a l Assembly, Adapter 11 Structure-Ins e r t

B14-000002-231 B 15 - 0 0 00 02 - 7 1 1 B16-000002-281 B17-000002-191 B18-000002-221 B18-320113

2 . 2 Precedence. as follows:

The o r d e r of precedence in c a s e of conflict w i l l be

(a) The c o n t r a c t
(b) This specification ( c ) Other documents referenced herein. 3. REQUIREMENTS

3. 1 General. - The following paragraphs delineate the requirements for design, fabrication, assembly, and performance f o r Boilerplate Number 16. Systems and subsystems development plan philosophy is reflected in SID 62-223, Apollo P r o g r a m Plan.

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3. 1. 1 Weight. - Weight, center of gravity, and moments of inertia data f o r Boilerplate Number 16 a r e listed in Table I. 3. 1. 2 Materials. and load c r i t e r i a .

Materials shall be compatible with des gn, weight,

3. 1.2.1 Fabrication. - Structural design concepts of Boilerplate Number 16 emphasize employment of proven manufacturing techniques and methods to the g r e a t e s t possible extent. Maximum use shall be made of developed "off-the-shelf" components fabricated by dependable manufacturers. 3. 1. 3 Design C r i t e r i a . - Design c r i t e r i a s h a l l be in accordance with rational design principles a s specified in Specification SID 63 -313. 3. 1. 3.1 Electromagnetic Interference. - Electromagnetic interference control shall be in accordance with SID Specification MC 999-0002. 3. 1 . 3 . 2 Environment. - The environmental design c r i t e r i a for Boilerplate Number 16 shall be a s specified in Specification SID 63-313. 3. 1 . 3 . 3 Checkout Provisions. - Boilerplate Number 16 s h a l l be designed with provisions for s y s t e m and integrated s y s t e m s checkout and t e s t capabilities.

3. 1 . 4 Interchangeability. - Interchangeability as defined for the Apollo P r o g r a m shall b e in accordance with Specification MIL-1-8500 and shall apply to all completely finished a s s e m b l i e s , components, and parts which s h a l l be capable of being readily installed, removed, o r replaced without alteration, misalignment, o r damage to p a r t s being installed o r to adjoining p a r t s . No fabrication operations, such a s cutting, filing, drilling, reaming, hammering, bending, prying, o r forcing, shall be r e q u i r e d f o r ins tallation.
3. 1 . 4 . 1 Interchangeability of Electronic Equipment. - Interchangeability of electronic equipment shall b e in accordance with Specification MIL-E- 5400, where applicable. Interchangeability of electronic equipment f o r the Apollo P r o g r a m shall r e q u i r e that mechanical and e l e c t r i c a l interchangeability shall exist between like a s s e m b l i e s , subassemblies, and replaceable parts be easily effected without physical o r e l e c t r i c a l modification to any p a r t of the equipment, including; cabling, wiring, and mounting and without r e s o r t i n g to selection; however , adjustment, t r i m ming, o r calibration m a y be made.

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Replaceability, as defined f o r the Apollo 3. 1. 5 Replaceability. P r o g r a m , shall be in accordance with Specification MIL-1-8500 and shall apply to parts which may r e q u i r e additional work o r operations during installation. This may include such additional operations a s drilling, reaming, cutting, filing, trimming, shimming, o r o t h e r m e a n s , normally associated with installing the original a s s e m b l y into the end item. Replaceable p a r t s s h a l l b e designed to p e r m i t r e p l a c e ment under field maintenance conditions.

3. 1. 6 Finish. - Finish requirements shall be a s specified in SID Drawing B 14- 000024.

3. 1.7 Identification and Marking. - Specification MIL-STD-130 shall be considered as a reference guide in identification marking of equipment, a s s e m b l i e s , and parts. 3. 1. 8 Identification and Traceability. - Identification and traceability shall be in accordance with the requirements of Specification MA-02010208 for those p a r t s jointly a g r e e d upon by the NASA and NAA/S&ID. 3. 1. 9 Lubrication. - Lubrication of components, where required, shall be in accordance with the requirements of Specification MIL-L6880. N o petroleum-base lubricants shall be used. Lubricants shall be of the silicone base, fluorolube, oxylube 702, and d r y film type. Lubrication s h a l l not c a u s e any toxic o r flammable substances to occur in the CM o r in the environmental control s y s t e m . 3. 1. 10 Reliability. - An integrated reliability program, generally in accordance with Specification MIL-R-27542, s h a l l be conducted throughout the design, development, and fabrication of Boilerplate Number 16.

3. 2 Configuration. - The configuration of Boilerplate Number 16 is shown in F i g u r e 1 . F o r detailed configuration information, r e f e r to SID Drawing B14-00002-231. The S-1 Launch Vehicle is shown for information purposes only.
3. 2.1 Launch Escape System. - The LES shall consist of the following m a j o r components. Refer to NAA/S&ID Drawing B15-000002-171 for de tailed configuration.

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( a ) Nose cone

(b) P i t c h control motor ( i n e r t ) ( c ) Tower jettison motor (d) Launch escape motor ( i n e r t ) (e) Structural skirt
( f ) LES tower

(g) LES tower separation sequencer. 3 . 2 . 1 . 1 Nose Cone. - The LES n o s e cone shall provide the capability f o r accommodating 1, 500 pounds of lead b a l l a s t and a pitch control m o t o r mounted n o r m a l to the X axis. The pitch control m o t o r shall be 3. 2. 1. 2 Pitch Control Motor. an i n e r t solid propellant motor and shall be mounted aft of the n o s e cone. It s h a l l simulate the weight and c.g. of a n active pitch control motor. 3. 2. 1.3 Tower Jettison Motor. - The tower jettison motor shall b e a solid propellant motor 55.6 inches in length and 2 6 inches in d i a m e t e r . The motor shall have two fixed t h r u s t nozzles canted 30 degrees f r o m the m e a n m o t o r centerline. The r e s u l t a n t t h r u s t axis s h a l l b e located 2. 5 d e g r e e s plus o r minus 30 minutes f r o m the m e a n m o t o r centerline of the pitch plane. The jettison m o t o r s h a l l weigh approximately 534 pounds, which includes the i n t e r s t a g e s t r u c t u r e , s h a l l develop 33, 000 pounds of t h r u s t and shall f i r e f o r 1 . 2 seconds. The rocket m o t o r s h a l l be ignited by a pyrogen type igniter which s h a l l utilize two hotwire initiators

3 . 2 . 1 . 4 Launch Escape Motor. - The launch escape m o t o r s h a l l b e a n i n e r t solid propellant motor with a n approximate length of 183 inches and 26 inches in diameter with a g r o s s weight of approximately 4,826 pounds. Approximately 3,200 pounds of solid propellant fuel w i l l b e simulated to a c q u i r e the weight and c . g. of a n active launch e s c a p e mot0 r

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3. 2.1.5 Structural Skirt. - A s t r u c t u r a l s k i r t a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e utilized to mount the launch escape motor t o the tower. The s k i r t shall be constructed of a forged ring w i t h longerons, welded to a s h e a r skin, that s h a l l t r a n s f e r uniform load f r o m the launch escape m o t o r t o four points at the launch escape tower legs. The s t r u c t u r a l s k i r t shall be bolted to the LES tower. 3 . 2 . 1 . 6 Launch Escape Tower. - The launch e s c a p e tower s h a l l be a four-legged welded tubular alloy, truncated rectangular c r o s s sectioned pyramid, approximately 120 inches in length with a b a s e 46 inches by 50 inches. The tower s h a l l f o r m the intermediate s t r u c t u r e between the CM and the launch escape motor. A t the top of the tower, immediately below the s t r u c t u r a l s k i r t separation plane, a n aerodynamic flap shall be installed n o r m a l to the minus Z axis. At the bottom of the tower, q u i c k - r e l e a s e m e c h a n i s m s s h a l l be incorpo r a t e d t o attach the tower to the CM inner s t r u c t u r e and to the f o r w a r d heat shield. 3. 2.1.7 LES Tower Separation Sequencer. - The two LES tower separation sequencers s h a l l control, upon r e c e i p t of tower separation signal, (1) launch e s c a p e tower separation and ( 2 ) ignition of the LES jettison motor. The separation signals shall b e t r a n s m i t t e d through redundant b u s s e s , A and B.

3. 2. 1.8 E l e c t r i c a l System. - The LES e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m s h a l l consist of the following m a j o r components :

(a) Mission sequencer (located in C M )
(b) Hotwire initiators

( c ) Hotwire firing units (d) Associated pyrotechnic b a t t e r i e s , wiring, and attachments.

3. 2.1.8.1 Mission Sequencer. - The mission sequencer shall automatically control LES tower separation sequencer and CM-SM s e p a r a tion. Other functions of the mission sequencer a r e undetermined a t this date.

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3. 2. 1 . 8 . 2 Hotwire Initiators. The hotwire initiators contain two e l e c t r i c a l high r e s i s t a n t wires threaded into pyrotechnic c a r t r i d g e s which f i r e the igniter of the rocket motor. The initiators shall be redundant f o r i n c r e a s e d reliability. 3. 2. 1 . 8 . 3 Hotwire F,iring Units. - The hotwire firing units shall b e pyrotechnic c a r t r i d g e s which shall be detonated by c u r r e n t passing through the high r e s i s t a n t e l e c t r i c a l hotwire initiators. The pyrotechnic c a r t r i d g e s shall then f i r e the rocket motor igniters. 3. 2. 1 . 8 . 4 Pyrotechnic Batteries. - The pyrotechnic b a t t e r i e s for the LES shall be housed in the CM. E l e c t r i c a l wiring s h a l l provide the means by which c u r r e n t w i l l be c a r r i e d f r o m the b a t t e r i e s to the pyrotechnic firing units.
The umbilical s y s t e m shall contain 3. 2. 1 . 9 Umbilical System. e l e c t r i c a l wiring between the CM and LES. The umbilical s h a l l be detached by f o r c e on the lanyard type disconnect when the LES jettison motor c a u s e s CM-LES separation.

3. 2. 1 . 1 0 Pyrotechnic System. of the following:

(a) Pyrotechnic b a t t e r i e s (b) Hotwire initiators

The pyrotechnic s y s t e m shall consist

( c ) Disconnect a s s e m b l i e s .

3 . 2 . 1 . 1 1 LES Tower Separation System. - The LES tower separation s y s t e m shall consist of explosive bolts, used f o r LES tower - CM attachment, and flexible linear shaped explosive charges placed at the four attachments that s e c u r e the tower to the CM. Redundant hotwire initiators s h a l l be used to detonate the explosive bolts and flexible linear shaped explosive charges. The hotwire initiators shall b e actuated by 28 volt dc signals which s h a l l be received f r o m the redundant LES tower separation sequencer. To accomplish LES tower jettison, the tower separation sequencer w i l l simultaneously apply detonation signals to the explosive bolt initiators and the tower jettison motor f i r i n g units. The LES a s s e m b l y w i l l be r e l e a s e d and propelled c l e a r of the boilerplate t r a j e c t o r y .

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3. 2. 2 Command Module. (a) CM s t r u c t u r e

The CM shall c o n s i s t of the following:

(b) Mission sequencer ( c ) E l e c t r i c a l power s y s t e m (d) The R and D communications equipment ( e ) The R and D instrumentation equipment
( f ) Environmental Control System (ECS).

3. 2. 2.1 Command Module Structure. - The CM shall be of conical design, approximately 141 inches high and 154 inches in d i a m e t e r a t the base with a n e t weight of approximately 9000 pounds. The s t r u c t u r e shall be fabricated f r o m aluminum with a skin thickness of approximately 0. 190 inches. Attach fittings s h a l l be provided a t the forward bulkhead to engage the launch escape tower. The configuration of the CM s h a l l b e in accordance with SID Drawing B16-000002-281 and s h a l l be s i m i l a r to the ultimate s p a c e c r a f t CM. A l l equipment in the CM s h a l l b e placed a s n e a r a s possible to the position to be occupied in the ultimate s p a c e c r a f t CM. The CM s t r u c t u r e s h a l l include the following: (a) Cabin housing (1) F o r w a r d Bulkhead
( 2 ) F o r w a r d crew compartment

( 3 ) A f t c r e w compartment
(b) Heat shield s t r u c t u r e ( c ) Separation s y s t e m . The CM s h e l l s h a l l b e constructed of 3. 2.2.1.1 Cabin Housing. aluminum alloy welded into two subassemblies, ( 1 ) the forward c r e w compartment and ( 2 ) the aft crew compartment. The subassemblies shall be bolted together and the aft s k i r t f r a m e s and skin s h a l l b e attached by mechanical f a s t e n e r s .

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3. 2.2.1.2 F o r w a r d Bulkhead and E g r e s s Tube. - The forward bulkhead s t r u c t u r e s h a l l consist of a double skin with riveted stiffeners. The closeout skin shall be attached to stiffeners by blind f a s t e n e r s . The e g r e s s tube shall consist of a welded sheet tube of aluminum welded to the forward bulkhead. A cover plate shall be bolted to the top of the e g r e s s tube. 3. 2.2.1.3 F o r w a r d Crew Compartment. - The forward c r e w c o m partment shall c o n s i s t of multi-stiffeners welded to the outer skin. The stiffeners s h a l l consist of four main longerons attached to the launch escape tower fittings in'the forward bulkhead and terminate in the mid-ring splice joint at the aft end of the f o r w a r d section of the c r e w compartment. Several secondary longerons shall be utilized for load t r a n s f e r f r o m the forward bulkhead to the mid-ring. The r e m a i n ing stiffeners shall a s s i s t the skin in resisting airloads.
3.2.2.1.4 Aft Crew Compartment. - The aft section of the c r e w compartment shall consist of a sidewall with s t i f f e n e r s , corresponding to those of the forward section of the c r e w compartment, f r o m the mating aft section of the crew compartment mid-ring to the machined ring forging at the junction of the sidewall and the floor. 3 . 2 . 2.1.5 Apex F o r w a r d Compartment Heat Shield Cover. - The apex forward compartment heat shield cover s t r u c t u r e shall f o r m , t h e forward section of the CM s t r u c t u r e and shall consist of an aluminum alloy skin and stiffeners utilizing riveted and bolted construction. . A lightweight inner skin s h a l l b e used to i n s u r e a smooth s u r f a c e such that the forward compartment cover s h a l l not i n t e r f e r e with the parachute bags o r equipment upon ejection. The nose cone w i l l be aluminum. The CM e x t e r i o r s h a l l be provided 3. 2. 2.1.5.1 CM Insulation. with suitable c o r k insulation to protect the module f r o m aerodynamic heating during the launch phase. 3.2. 2.1.6 Access Hatch. - The main hatch shall provide a c c e s s to the C M Interior. The hatch shall be constructed of reinforced aluminum plate and s h a l l b e bolted into place. It s h a l l b e located in the CM s i d e wall over the head of the center couch position.

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3. 2.2.1.6.1 A c c e s s Doors. - Access doors s h a l l b e provided in the s k i r t s t r u c t u r e f o r servicing the heat shield attach s t r u t s . F o u r openings shall be provided in the forward c r e w compartment s t r u c t u r e , approximately 90 d e g r e e s a p a r t , f o r t e l e m e t r y antennas. 3.2. 2.1.7 Mission Sequencer. - The m i s s i o n sequencer s h a l l automatically c o n t r o l LES-CM and CM-SM separation. Other possible functions of the m i s s i o n sequencer w i l l be at the discretion of the MSFC. 3. 2. 2.1.8 E l e c t r i c a l Power System (EPS). - The CM EPS s h a l l supply and distribute e l e c t r i c a l power and shall c o n s i s t of the following m a j o r components : (a) Main power b a t t e r i e s ( b ) P y r o -batteries ( c ) E l e c t r i c a l distribution system
(1) CM-LES umbilical ( 2 ) CM-SM umbilical

3.2. 2.1.9 R and D Communications Equipment. - NAA/S&ID h a s no r e q u i r e m e n t f o r R and D communciations equipment in Boilerplate Num5er 16. 3. 2. 2 . 1 . 1 0 R and D Instrumentation Equipment. - NAA/S&ID h a s no r e q u i r e m e n t f o r R and D instrumentation equipment in Boilerplate Number 16. 3.2.2.1.11 Environmental Control System. m e n t f o r a n ECS in Boilerplate Number 16.

NAA/S&ID h a s no r e q u i r e -

3. 2. 2 . 1 . 1 2 CM-SM Attach System. - The CM-SM attach s y s t e m shall utilize positive tension ties through the t h r e e SM compression pads. T h e t h r e e preloaded tension s t r a p s s h a l l b e s e c u r e d to the CM i n n e r s t r u c t u r e and the SM a t the upper beam.

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3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 3 CM-SM Separation. - Capability f o r CM-SM separation is not provided f o r Boilerplate Number 16. 3. 2. 3 S e r v i c e Module. - The SM s h a l l be a cylinder approximately 124 inches in length and 1 5 4 inches in d i a m e t e r . The s t r u c t u r e s h a l l b e aluminum semi-monocoque construction consisting of skin, longerons , and frames. 3. 2.3.1 SM Reaction Control System (RCS). - The SM RCS engines s h a l l b e installed at station 325. The RCS quad packages shall b e dummy m o t o r s simulating the s i z e , weight, shape, location, and aerodynamic c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s of the ultimate s p a c e c r a f t RGS. 3. 2. 3 . 2 SM I n s e r t . - The SM i n s e r t s h a l l be located between the a d a p t e r and SM. The i n s e r t shall b e a n aluminum cylinder of semimonocoque construction approximately 5 2 inches in length and 1 5 4 inches d i a m e t e r . 3. 2. 3 . 3 Adapter. - The adapter s h a l l b e a n aluminum cylinder of s e m i -monocoque construction approximately 9 2 inches in length and 154 inches d i a m e t e r . It s h a l l b e located between the SM i n s e r t and t h e S-IV stage of the S-1 Launch Vehicle. 3. 2. 3 . 4 SM Purging. GSE G N purging lines. 2
Provisions s h a l l b e m a d e in the SM to attach

3. 2 . 3 . 5 SM P r o t e c t i v e Bulkhead. - A protective bulkhead s h a l l be attached t o the lower ring in the SM a d a p t e r . This bulkhead shall b e a n air conditioning b a r r i e r t o isolate the S-IV cooling s y s t e m f r o m the adapter cavity. 3. 2 . 4 Launch Vehicle. - The launch vehicle for Boilerplate Number 16 w i l l be the Saturn I Block I1 configuration. 3. 3 P e r f o r m a n c e . - The performance of Boilerplate Number 16 w i l l be outlined by the MSFC. 3. 3. 1 T r a j e c t o r y P a r a m e t e r s . 3. 3. 2 Flight Plan.

To be determined by the MSFG.

To b e determined by the MSFC.

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4 QUALITY ASSURANCE .
4.1 G e n e r a l Quality Assurance Provisions. - The principal contractor (S&ID) s h a l l be responsible f o r the performance of a l l inspection r e q u i r e ments a s specified herein. Except a s othenvise specified, the principal contractor m a y utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and s e r v i c e s acceptable to the NASA. Inspection r e c o r d s of the examinations and t e s t s s h a l l be kept complete and available to the NASA a s specified in the contract.

4 2 P r i n c i p a l C o n t r a c t o r ' s Quality Assurance P r o g r a m . - The principal . contractor shall establish a quality a s s u r a n c e p r o g r a m in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 6 of Exhibit I of the contract. Inspections and t e s t s to determine conformance of Boilerplate Number 16 to c o n t r a c t and specification requirements shall be conducted p r i o r to submission of the a r t i c l e to the NASA for acceptance.
The principal c o n t r a c t o r shall a c t a s a t e s t h i s t o r i a n and accumulate applicable data on s p a c e c r a f t t e s t s , plans, and performance f r o m preparation to delivery. The data shall be used in qualitative and quantitive a s s e s s m e n t s of reliability and performance of each s y s t e m , and of the ultimate spacecraft. This data, together with other appropriate data, such a s acceptance data, shall be integrated with that accumulated f r o m p r i o r t e s t s to f o r m a s s e s s m e n t s . Thus, a probability of s u c c e s s m a y be provided f o r any given phase. The reliability data m a y a l s o be compared with p r o g r a m objectives in o r d e r to a s s u r e that these have been attained.
4. 2. 1 Reliability Data.

4 3 Examination. .

Each a s s e m b l y and a l l m a j o r components submitted f o r acceptance s h a l l be subjected to a visual examination to determine conformance to m a t e r i a l s , design, construction, dimensions , color and finish, product marking, and workmanship.

4 3. 1 Components. .

The principal contractor s h a l l a s c e r t a i n that, p r i o r to a s s embly, all parts , components , a s s emblies , and s ys tems procured under s e p a r a t e specifications o r drawings have been inspected, t e s t e d , and accepted in accordance with t h e i r respective specifications o r drawings.

4.4 Tests. E a c h assembly, m a j o r component, and system submitted f o r acceptance s h a l l be subject to performance t e s t s a s specified in SID 62-109.
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5.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5. 1 P r e s e r v a t i o n , Packaging, and Packing. - P r e s e r v a t i o n , packaging, and packing s h a l l be in accordance with the principal c o n t r a c t o r ' s procedures specified in SID P r o c e s s Specification MA 0116-012.

6.

NOTES

6. 1 Delivery of Modules. - The SM , Adapter and I n s e r t w i l l be delivered s e p a r a t e l y to the MSFC for instrumentation. The LES and G M w i l l be delivered a t a l a t e r date.

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TABLE I ESTIMATED WEIGHTS AND CENTER O F GRAVITY

IT EM

I WEIGHT*
6,290 4,660 3,930 1,130

CENTER O F GRAVITY X z Y a

Launch E s c a p e System Command Module Service Module Insert Adapt e r Total

1293.8 1036.6 949.7 840.1

0.0 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1

0. 0

1.2 0.5 0.0

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2,090 18, 100

763.2 1063.2

0.0
0.2

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JETTISON MOTOR

LAUNCH ESCAPE MOTOR (SIMULATED) LAUNCH ESCAPE TOWER (SPACECRAFT STRUCTURE) COMMAND MODULE BOILERPLATE EXPLOSIVE BOLT SEPARATI SYSTEM (SPACECRAFT)

RCS MODULES (SIMULATED) /ADAPTER INSTRUMENT UNIT TEMP. CONTROL

SERVICE MODULE BO1LERPLATE (ALUM1NUM) WITH AIRCONDITI ON1NG BARR1ER BO1LERPLATE

F i g u r e i. Boilerplate Number 16 Configuration

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APPENDIX A DRAWINGS 1. Scope. - The following list constitutes the top drawings of m a j o r components f o r Biolerplate Number 16. Nom enc lat u r e G e n e r a l Assembly B P 16 G e n e r a l Assembly LES 12 Body Group Assembly Tower Assembly Tower S t r u c t u r e Skirt A s s embly Power Supply Ins tallation, Complete Rocket Motor S e t E l e c t r i c a l Ins tallation, Complete E l e c t r i c a l Installation, Tower Wiring Diagram E l e c t r i c a l Installation, Motor G e n e r a l Assembly, CM 22 S t r u c t u r e Assembly, Complete CM22 S t r u c t u r e Assembly Structure, A f t Crew A f t Bulkhead Bulkhead-Forward Assembly S t r u c t u r e - Aft Heat Shield Cover Installation, Ablative E l e c t r i c a l Ins tallation, Complete E l e c t r i c a l Installation, Crew Compartment Wiring Diagram Cover-Sequencer E l e c t r i c a l Ins tallation, F o r w a r d C om par tment E l e c t r i c a l Ins tallation, Aft Compartment G e n e r a l Assembly, SM5 S t r u c t u r e , Complete S t r u c t u r e . As s embly St r u c tur e Ins e r t Support A s s embly Number B14-000002-231 B15-000002-171 V 15 -300001 -7 1 V 15-300 100- 11 V 15 -300 102-241 V 15 - 300202-41 B 15 -400001 -71 B 15 -410001 -41 B 15 -450 01 6 B 15 -451 40 1 B 15-450401 B 15 -451410 B 16-000002-281 B16-300016 B 16-301006-401 B 16-3 11006 B16-301081 B 16-301 073-401 B16-327006-91 B16-320013 B 16-450016 B 16 -45 140 1 B16-450430 B16-451207-11 B 16-456401 B16-457401 B17-000002-191 B 17-30001 6 B 17-320 101 B 18-320 113 B 17 - 3 20 140- 1 0 1

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APPENDIX A (Continued) DRAWINGS Nomenclature F a i r i n g Ins tallation and Assembly F a i r i n g Assembly E l e c t r i c a l Ins tallation, Complete G e n e r a l Assembly Number B17-320142 B17-320141 B17-450016 B18-000002-221

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FLIGHT HARDWARE
1. Scope. - The flight h a r d w a r e for Boilerplate Number 16 is t o b e determined by the MSFC.

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Address National A e r o n a u t i c s a n d S p a c e Administration Atlantic M i s s i l e Range O p e r a t i o n s P o r t Canaveral, Florida Attn: M r . B . P . Brown NASA H e a d q u a r t e r s . 1520 H S t r e e t Washington, D. C. Attn: M r . G.M. Low, MD(P) Grumman A i r c r a f t Engineering Corporation Bethpage, Long Island, New York Attn: P. G a r d i n e r MIT I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n L a b o r a t o r y 75 C a m b r i d g e P a r k w a y C a m b r i d g e 39, M a s s a c h u s e t t s NASA Resident Apollo S p a c e c r a f t P r o j e c t Officer Grumman A i r c r a f t Engineering Corporation Bethpage, Long Island, New York Attn: M r . J a c k S m a l l National A e r o n a u t i c s a n d S p a c e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n P o s t Office D r a w e r D White S a n d s M i s s i l e Range White Sands, New Mexico National A e r o n a u t i c s a n d S p a c e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Manned S p a c e c r a f t C e n t e r T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Officer Elington Building 381 Houston, T e x a s Attn: Apollo Document Control C e n t e r Elington 336 TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY
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