1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0043Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0043a71 Lesson Date: 1991-12-05a71 Submitting Organization: KSCa71 Submitted by: David PenningtonSubject: Clamping Procedures Description of Driving Event: A mishap occurred when technicians did not follow the sequence of events specified in
2、the PR disposition for assembly of the thruster and fixture. The T-shaped mounting fixture was secured with only one C-clamp to an access platforms kick plate that had vinyl tape on both sides. The C-clamp was improperly used to prevent rotation and the vinyl tape acted as a lubricant between the cl
3、amped surfaces. These conditions allowed the offset weight of the mounting fixture/thruster assembly to overcome the clamping force and rotate about the single C-clamp and fall.Lesson(s) Learned: Vinyl tape may act as a lubricant, preventing the secure clamping of an object to a workstation, possibl
4、y resulting in damage to the object.Recommendation(s): Ensure that any surfaces that are clamped together are clean and free of tape, tape adhesive residue, oil, dirt, or other lubricating elements.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AProvided by IHSNot fo
5、r ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Mission Directorate(s): a71 Space Operationsa71 Exploration SystemsAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Hardwarea71 Industrial Operationsa71 Parts Materials & ProcessesAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 1994-06-01a71 Approval Name: James G. Klinea71 Approval Organization: KSC/HEIa71 Approval Phone Number: 407-867-7614Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-