Accession Number:

AD0847366

Title:

Atlas/Agena Missile 105D Incident Investigation Report Partial Bulkhead Reversal on 28 June 1961.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1961-06-29

Pagination or Media Count:

42.0

Abstract:

During maintenance operations in the AtlasAgena Missile Assembly Building MAB the intermediate bulkhead on AtlasAgena Missile 105 D was partially reversed. The incident occurred during maintenance operations in preparation for replacement of a defective fuel prevalve. Investigation into the cause and extent of damage was initiated. Author

Descriptors:

• *LAUNCH VEHICLES
• *BULKHEADS
• FAILURE(MECHANICS)
• DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
• PROPELLANT TANKS
• TEST FACILITIES
• VALVES
• VENTING
• PURGING

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE