Mercury Capsule Number 2 Configuration Specification (Mercury-Redstone No. 1)

MERCURY ZAPSULE NO.
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PAFAGRAPH TITLE PAGE NO.

Title Page
1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFIWTION 1

1.1 Scope 1
1.101 Mission 1
2.0 APPLICABLE SPECUICATIONS AN3 W i " E R RE3LiWiTONs 3

2.1 References 3
2.2 Process Specifications 3
2.3 Contract Change Proposals 5
3.0 RF1IQU-S 7
3.1 Characteristics 7
3.1.1 Weight and Balance 7
3.1.1.1 Gross Weight 7
3.1.1.2 Effective Launch Weight 7
0 3.1.1.3
3.1 1.4
Coast Phase Weight
Re-entry Weight
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3.101.5 Abort Weight 7
3.1.1.6 hpact Weight 7
3.1.1.7 Weight and Balance Summary 8
3.2 General Description 11
3.2.1 Configuration 11
3.2.2 Selection of Materials 12
3.203 Fabrication 12
3.2.4 Interchangeability and Replaceability 12
3.205 Finish 12
3.2.6 Identification and Marking 12
3.207 Extreme Environmental Requirements 12
3.2.8 Lubrication 14
3.209 Reliability 14
3.3 A e r o d p d c and Hydrodpamic Considerations 15
3.4 Structural Design Criteria 15
3.5 Capsule 16
3.5.1 Description 16
305.2 Construction 16
305.3 Entrance Hatch 16
3.5.4 Ehergency Exit 16
3.505 Windows and Shields 17
3.5.6 Antenna Fairing 17
3.507 Antenna Cover 17
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3.6 Heat and Micrometeorite Shielding 18

3.6.1 Forebody Heat Protection 18
3.6.2 Af'terbody Heat Protection 18
3.6.3 Micrometeorite Protection 18
3.7 Booster Adapter

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2.- &e!? Strrtion 20
3.8.1 Deleted 20
3.8.2 Consoles 20
3.8.2.1 Le9t -Hand Console 20
3.8.2.2 Right-Hand Console 20
3.8.3 Instrument Panel 21
3.8.4 Instrumentation and Displays 21
3.9.4.1 Clock Simulator 23
3.8.4.2 Angular Rate and Attitude Indication 23
3.8.4.3 Aoceleration Indication 23
3.8.4.4 Telelight Sequence and Warning System 24
3.8.4.5 Dead Reckoning Esrth Path Indication 26
3.8.4.6 Swit.ches and Handles 26
3.8.5 ~ighting 28
3.9 Capsule Environmental Control 29

3.9.1 Environmental Control System 29
3.10 Stabilisation Control Subsy s t em 30
3.10.1 30
3.10 1.1
3.10.1.2
. Automatic Stabflizetion and Control System
Modes of Operation
Sequence bf Operation
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3.10.2 Horizon Scanner System 31
3.10.3 Reaction Control System 31
3.10.3.1 32
3.10.3 2
3.10.3.3
. Autoraatic Control System
Manual Control System
Opemt Ion
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3.10.3 4 Tanks 33
3.33- Retrograde Rocket System 35
3.11.1 Description 35
3.u.2 Installation 35
3.11.3 Ignition 35
3.11.4 Posigrade Rocket System 36
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3.12 Escape System 37

3.12.1 Detacription 31
3.12.2 Escape Rocket 37
3,1203 Pylon Jettison Rocket 37
3.12.4 Escape System P e r f o m c e 38
3.12.5 Escape System Sequence 38
3o12.5.1 Normal Mlssion (Redstone) 38
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3.12.5 4 . Tuwer Separation
Abort Sequence m e r Tower Segaration 42
3.13 Electrical Pover Supply System 44
3.13.1 Main Power Supply 44
3.13.2 Standby Power 44
3 13 2s 1
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A.C.. Power System
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3.13.3 1
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Standby A.C. Power
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3.13.4
3.13 4.1 . Electrical Connections
Unbilical Connections 45
3.14 Communi cations Systems 49
3.14.1 Wo-way Voice Communications 49
3.14.1.1 A u d i o Center 50
3.14.2 Command Receivers and Decoders 50
3.14.3 Telemetry 50
3.14.3.1 Low Frequency Telemetry Transmitter 50
3.14.3.2 H i g h Frequency Telemetry Transmitter 51
3.14.3.3 Telemetry Power SupgAy 51
3.14.3.. 4 Telemetry Line N l t e r 51
3.14.4 Transponders and Beacons 51
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C-Band Beacon
S-Band Be&COn
Recovery Aids
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3.14.4.3.1 HF/IMF Rescue hacon 51
3.14.4.3.2 Rescue Voice Comunictations 52
3.14.5 C d cations Cont1-01-el 52
3.14.6 Antennas 52
3.. 14 6.1 C and S-Band Antenna System 52
, . 3.14.6.2 Biconical Antenna 53
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3.14.6.3
Multiplexer 8 53
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UHF DeeOent Antenna Array 53
3.14 6.4 HF Rescue Antenna System 53
3 14.6.5 HF Mplexer 53
3.14.7 Coaxial Switches 53
3.14.8 C o a x i a l Cables and Connectors 54
3.15 Recording Equipment 55
3.1501 Cameras I
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3.15.2 Tape Recorder 56
3.15 02 1 Commutated Data Recording 56
3 15e 2 02 Playback Tape Recorder 56
3.15 3 Cosmic Ray Film Pack 57
3.15.4 Data Programmer 57
3.15.5 Sound and Vibration Measuring System 57
3.15.6 Voltage Controlled Subcarrier Oscillators 57
3.15.6.1 Compensating Oscillators 57
3.15.6.2 Mixer Amplifiers 57
3.16 Navigational Aids 59
3.16.1 Periscope 59
3.16.1.1 Periscope Controls 60
Wing and Post-Ianding Sys-ems 61

Landing System 61
Drogue Parachute System 61
MBin Parachute System 61
Pilot Parachute 62
Reserve Parachute 63
Post-Landing System 63
SOFAR Bomb 63
Dye Marker 63
Smoke Generator 64
Recovery Flashing Light 64
Impact Sensor 64
3.18 Handling FTovisions 65
3-19 Support EQuipnent 65
3.20 Ppotechnic s 65
4.0 QWFICATION 65
4.1 MAC QUALIFICATION 65
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NASA QUALIFICATION 66
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5.1 MAC TESTING 66
5.2.’ NASA TESTING 66
6.0 , ’ DEFINITIONS 66
APPENDIX
I-A Government Furnished Equipment - Contractor 67
Installed I
I-B Government Furnished Equipment - Government 67

Installgd
I-c Contractor Furnished Equipment - Contractor 68
Installed
Itein 1 - Gefierai 68
Item 2 - Rocket Installations 73
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
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Airborne Equipment
Electrical
Stabilization and
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Control, System 92
. Item 6 - Reaction Control System ,93
Item 7 - Communica%ions 97
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Item 9 Instrumentation
Item 10 Iahding and Post-Wding System
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1 General Arrangement 6
2 Atmospherib Properties 13
3 Reaction Control System 34
4 SeGuent i a l Schematic 43
Sa D.C. Power Control Syetem 47
5b D.C. Power Control System 48
6 Basic Instrumentation System 58

Block Diagram
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1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 SCOPE - This configuration specification shall define the

details of design, construction, and equipment requirements
for an Unmanned Instrumented Satellite Capsule (MAC No. 2 MR-1) as follows:
NASA Designation . . . . . . . . . Project Mercury

Designer's Name, . . . . . . . . . McDonnell Aircraft
Corporation (MAC)
Model Designation. . . . . . . . . Model 133K
Number and Places for Crew . One Cabin Enclosure
Launch Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . Redstone Missile
1.1.1 MISSION - The flight objectives of the Project Mercury capsule
and Redstone missile combination (MAC No. 2 MR-1) shall be
launching of this complex into a ballistic trajectory having a range of
approximately 204 nautical miles, an altitude at apogee of approximately R-1
113 nautical miles and total flight time of approximately 15.8 minutes. The
atmospheric forces used in trajectory o r other calculations shall be based
on the atmospheric density and temperature variations presented in Paragraph
3.2.7, Figure 2, herein.
1.1.1.1 The primary objectives of the ballistic test flight of Capsule
No. 2 in combination with a modified Redstone missile shall be
as follows:
a. Flight qualification of capsule-booster complex during

boost phase designed to give maximum deceleration load
factor during re-entry of llg and period of weightlessness
of approximately 5.2 minutes,
b. Flight qualification of capsule during re-entry at maximum
deceleration load factor of llg.
c. Flight qualification of retrograde rockets after a short

period of weightless flight in space environment.
d. Flight qualification in part in the operation of landing sys-

tem parachutes, automatic stabilization and control system,
horizon scanner system, and other major components.
e. Flight qualification of recovery system.
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f. Flight qualification of posigrade rockets f o r effecting

capsule-booster separation.
g. Gaining operational experience i n launch, tracking and

recovery phases of the mission.
Test program obJectives Involving capsules shall be the acquire-

ment of data leading up to t h e primary concern of this research, that of man's
a b i l i t y t o adapt t o and perfona i n a space envirollmelit and those environments
associated with pPoJectlon lrito space and subsequent safe return t o the earth's
surface. Tne iaunchiag eite for e ' d be Cape C E W W W ~ , F h r i k .
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2.0 APPLICABU SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER HTBLICATIONS - McDonnell

Aircraft Corporation's prime objective relative to Government
specifications shall be cmpliance with applicable documents to the most
practicable extent, with the object of providing an optimum operational
vehicle within the specified time schedule.
2.1 REFEEBNCES - The following documents are referenced herein.

MAC Report No. 6495, "Project Mercury Specification Applica-
bility Criteria," dated 4 December 1958, revised 1 July 1959.
MAC Drawing No. 45-00003, "Qualification Status List.
NASA Specification No. S-6, "Specifications for Manned Space

Capsule," revised 26 January 1959.
2.1.1 In event of a discrepancy between this specification and any

document referenced herein, this specification shall take
precedence.
2.2 PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS - The following MAC Process Specifica- R-1

tions shall apply specifically to the Project Mercury capsule
described herein:
P.S. No. TITLE
11051 Cementing of Heat Blankets for Model 133

11224 Sealing of Model 133 Capsule
12301 Cleaning of Model 133 Environmental Control System Lines and

Nonoperating Components
12420 Chromic Acid Treatment of Aluminm Tanks for Model 133
13214 Black Oxide Finish for High Ehissivity
13334 Preparation and Application of Coatings to Interior Surfaces

of Sealed Cabin Area of Model 133
13430 Exterior Paint Finishing of Model 133 Capsules
14039 Fabrication of Model 133 Tower Insulation

16001.5 Marking of Model 133 P a r t s and Assemblies
17046 Care, Handling, Storage and Assembly of Model133 Glass
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17305 Sealiag of Printed Wiring f o r Model133 F l i g h t Test Instru-

mentation
17400 I n s t a l l s t i o n of Electrical Wiring i n Model133
17410 Pabrlcation of E l e c t r i c a l Wire Assemblies f o r Model 133
17410 1 Assembly of Elect,rical Cable Terminals and Splices f o r Model

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17410 2 AseembLy of E l e c t r i c u Connectors f o r Model 133
17410 3 Aseembly of Radio Frequency Cables f o r Model 133
20106 Storage and HmdJi~gof S i l v e r Ziac Batteries f o r Mcldel 133
20113 Care, Headling and S~crage?f Model 2.33 Pyrotechnics

20204 Repair iolc Skin hnct1t-e oti Modal 133 Capsule W a l l
20500 F%brlcatlon and Housekeep Fng Policies Applicable to Model 133
20501 Requlments f o r Special Assembly Areas for Model 133
20505 Storage and IiacdLirrg of Model 135 EnvimmnentdL Control System
20506 Storage and Hmd:ing of Model 133 Reacrlon Control System
21030 Leak Testing of Model. 133 S5racturaL Assemblies
a31 Incoming Inspectdon of Model 133 Space Capsule Coatings

22810 Soft Soldering of Electrical. Connections for Model 133
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2.3 CONTRACT CHANGE PROPOSALS - The following MAC Contract Change

Proposals (CCP's) have been incorporated and are considered
applicable to Capsule No. 2 described herein:
CCP No. -
TITLF:
3 Posigrade Rocket Installation

6 Manual Emergency Controls
13 Additional Capability of PAM Telemetry in Capsule Instrumenta-

tion Circuitry
R -1
41 Reefed Ring-Sail Landing Parachutes, Installation of
42 Orbit Light; Specification Requirement Deletion
43 Instrumentation Changes; Subcarrier Oscillator and Commutator

Replacement
44 Impact Pressure Measurement; Deletion of Requirement
46 -2 Supplemental Addition of Instnunentation, Telemetry and
Communications Equipment
40 Low Power Telemetry; Power Output Increase
91 Elimination of Minitrackhicrolock Beacon

92-1 Production Installation of Battery Compliment R -1
93 SOFAR Bomb Installation (Quantity and Installation Provisions)
97 Metallic Coating on Drogue Parachute; Deletion of R-1
98 Smoke Recovery Aid; Removal of
113 Escape Tower Ballast Reduction
117 Retrograde Rocket Firing Information
137 Installation of NASA Furnished SOFAR Bombs for Redstone

Launches
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3.1 CHARACTEXISTICS
3.1.1 WEIGHT AND BALANCE - Specification MIL-W-25140 and Technical

Order 1-1B-40 s h a l l be u t i l i z e d as reference guides.
3.1.1.1 GROSS WEIGHT - Mission history weight and balance summary a s

described herein s h a l l be included a f t e r the actual weight and R- 1
balance calculations are completed.
3.1.1.2 LAUNCH WEIGHT - The launch weight of the Mercury Capsule No. 2
s h a l l be attained by the addftion of b a l l a s t i n a manner such
t h a t t h e center of gravity i s l e a s t affected. Weight and c.g. location s h a l l
simulate manned o r b i t a l capsules t o the greatest extent practicable.
3.1.1.3 COAST F'HASE WEIGHT - Coast phase weight i s defined as the

weight of the capsule when projected i n t o t h e coast phase of
t h e b a l l i s t i c t r a j e c t o r y of t h e MR-1 mission.
This s h a l l be defined as the effective launch weight l e s s 0.2

of the w e i g h t of capsule system components jettisoned shortly a f t e r release
of the booster and adapter, posigrade f u e l used, H202 used f o r damping and
orientation and coolant water used.
3.1.1.4 RE-ENTRY WEIGHT - Re-entry weight i s defined as the coast

phase weight, l e s s hydrogen peroxide (H202) necessary f o r
damping and orientation during t h i s period, re-entry i n i t i a t i o n , and l e s s
t h e retrograde rocket assembly.
3.1.1.5 ABOIiT WEIGHT - Abort weight i s defined as the coast phase

weight of the capsule l e s s the retrograde rocket assembly
plus the escape system.
3.1.1.6 IM?A(;T WEIGHT -

Impact weight i s defined as t h e re-entry
weight, l e s s the drogue and main parachutes, antenna f a i r i n g
assembly, and l e s s H202 and water used during re-entry.
3.1.1.7 WEIGHT AND BALANCE SUMMARY
( a ) Mission history based on a c t u a l weight a t launch: R-1
C.G.*
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Gross Weight Launch Vehicle 3874.46 170.61

Less: Escape Tower -1031.37
Gross Weight Tower Separated 2843.09 119 99
Less: Adapter -
Capsule t o Booster -115 17
Posigrade Fuel -6.24
Coast Phase Weight 2721.68 120.88
Less: H202 - Damping and Orient -2.30
Retrograde Weight 2719 38 120.89
Less: Retrograde Posigrade Assembly -251.41
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H202 Retrograde Hold -10 84
Re-entry Weight 2457 13 124.35

Less: H202 - Re-entry Hold -3 00
End of Re-entry Weight 2454.13 124.38
Less: Nose Cone Assembly -78.00
Main Chute Design Weight 2376 13 121.96
Less: Main Chute -63.75
SOFAR Bomb
Jettison
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Impact Weight 2294.54 120.77

Less: Reserve Chute -63.24
P i l o t Chute -3.57
Dye Marker -3.09
Flotation Weight 2224.64 119.31
* C.G. location i s given as 2 station. Edge of heat sink i s 2 = 103.h.k
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WEIGH" LQCA!UON
Gross Weight Launch Vehicle 3874.46 170.61

Less: Adapter -
Capsule t o Booster -115.17
Ret rograde/Posigrade Assembly -257 65
Abort Weight 3501.64 1-7899
Less: Escape Rocket Propellant -293.20
Abort Weight No Fuel - 3208.44 165.49

Less: Escape Tower -738 17
Re-entry Weight - Abort Condition 2470.27 124.04
* C.G. location i s given as 2 station. Edge of heat sink i s 2 = 103.44
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3.2.1 CONFIGURATION - The capsule configuration s h a l l be of the type

shown i n Fi@;ure 1and s h a l l fulfill the requirements specified
herein. The ccmplete capsule s h a l l be comprised of the following:
a. Structure (See Paragraph 3 11)
' b. Heat and 14icmmetsorite Protection (See Paragraph 3 6) e

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f. Instrumentation and Display (See Paragraph 3.8 4)

e* Nnvlronmental Control System (See Paragraph 3.9)
h. Automatic Control System (See Paragraph 3 10 3)
i. Manual Control System (See Parapaph 3 .lo.3)
J * Retrograde Rocket System (See Paragraph 3.11)

k. Escape System (See Paragraph 3.12)
1. Power Suppiies (See Paragraph 3.13 )
m. Comunication Equipment (See Paragraph 3.14)

n. Hecording Equipment (See Paragraph 3.15)
0. Navigational Aids (See Paragraph 3.16)
PI Landing and Post Landing (See Paragraph 3.17)
Q* Posigrade Rocket System (See Paragraph 3.11.4) ,
r. Handling Provisions (See Paragraph 3 .IS)
sb Pyrotechnics {See Paragraph 3 $20)
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3.2.2 SELECTION OF MATERIAL - Mission requirements of the capsule

dictate use of high temperature resistant materials. Heat
resisting materials such as titanium, beryllium, steel, nickel base alloy
(Rene '41), and insulation materials such as Thermoflex, Fiberglas and ceramic R-1
coatings shall be used. Where practicable, materials in accordance with the
requirements of ANA Bulletins 143d and 147r shall be utilized.
3.293 FABRICATION - Structural design concepts of the capsule

emphasize employment of proven manufacturing techniques and
methods to the greatest possible extent. Maximum use shall be made of
developed "off-the-shelf"components fabricated by dependable subsystem
manufacturers. McDonnell Aircraft Corporation's standards of workmanship,
processes and procedures are based on fabrication of production articles
according to military standards.
3.2.4 IN'IXRCHANGEABILITY AND REPLACEABILITY - The interchangeability
and replaceability intent of Specification MIL-I-8500A(ASG)
shall be met on those items of equipment possessing identical physical charac-
teristics and functions in relation to capsule usage as defined in MAC Report
No. 6495, revised 1July 1959. Interchangeability and replaceability require-
ments are not considered mandatory on basic capsule structure.
3.2.5 FINISH - Definition of finish requirements shall be as speci-

fied in the finish specification, McDonnell Drawing No.
45-90000
3.2.6 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING - MIL-STD-130 shall be considered
as a reference guide in identification of the capsule and cap-
sule components. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129B and Speci-
fication MIL-M-25047 as applicable. The words "UNITED STATES, in 6-inch
block letters, shall be painted on opposite sides of the capsule. Capsule
test cable plug or receptacle identification shall be in accordance with
MAC Drawing No. 45-0001Q. External color requirements shall be in accordance R-1
with MAC Drawing Iio. 45-00009.
392.7 MTREME ENVIR0"TAL REQUIREMENTS - Trajectory characteristics
shall be based where necessary on the atmospheric density and
temperature variations presented in Figure 2 on the following page. Earlier
data may be used when its use is not critical or when it is compatible with
Figure 2. The capsule, all subsystems, and components shall be designed to
withstand the environmental conditions which are expected to be encountered
during the mission outlined in Paragraph 1.1.1.
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LUBRICATION Lubrication of components where required shall

be in accordance with the requirements of Specification
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MIL-L=6880B, except for lubrication data charts. Lubrication data shall be

included In maintenance handbooks. No petroleum base lubricants shall be
used. LUbrICant6 8 h U be of the slllcondbase, flourolube and dry film
type. Lubrication shall not cause any toxic or flammable substances to occur
in the cabin or In the environmental control system.
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RELIABILITY An integrated reliability program shall be con-
the demigpr, developnent and fabrication of
the ProJect Mercury capsule. This shall include the salient features out-
lined in Specification MIL-W-94I-l %o the most practicable extent within the
scope U9 the ~rGii.”.lj;. -.e & s i ~ p p e ~ c shall
.h emphasize the safety of the
mieslon. Although not specified herein In every instance due consideration
shall be given to simplicity, redundancy, and the use of backup systems In
order to improve mieeion reliability.
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3.3 AERODYNAMIC AND HYDRODYNAMIC CONSIDERATIONS - The design con-

figuration of the capsule described herein relative to aero-
dynamic and hydrodynamic considerations has been based on the following:
a. The overall capsule configuration at the time of re-entry
shall be statically stable in the heat shield forward
attitude.
b. Correct attitude during the re-entry phase shall be facili-
tated by use of a de-stabilizer flap located on the top of
the antenna fairing opposite the roll axis horizon scanner.
c. Supersonic launch and escape drag shall be reduced by use
of an aerodynmic spike and ballast assembly located on top R-1
of the escape rocket structural assembly.
d. Design landing condition of the capsule has been based
primarily for water impact with land impacts considered as
an emergency condition.
e. The capsule shall be bouyant and stable upright in the
water, heat sink down, and shall be capable of righting
itself.
3 *4 STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA - Structural design criteria of the

Mercury Capsule No. 2 shall be as defined in MAC Report No. 6693,
revised 3 August 1960, and Paragraphs 2.4 through 2.4,2.5 of NASA Specification R-1
S-6, revised 26 January 1959.
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3.5.1 - The Project Mercury No. 2 capsule s h a l l be of a

DESCRIPTION
conical configuration having an extremely blunt forebody with
booster adapter attaphment f i t t i n g s and an afterbody which tapers t o a junc-
ture with a cylindrical section which shal.l support a truncated antenna cone
and escape system pylon and rockets. The contours of t h e forebody s h a l l be
such as t o provide the maximum practical wave drag and uniform surface heat-
i n g consistent w i t h other requirements. The afterbody configuration s h a l l
augment s t a b i l i t y and provide adequate volume, and low heating as well as
requirements f o r parachute stowage and escape system attachment, Internal
volume of Capsule No. 2 shall be i d e n t i c a l t o the manned capsules which s h a l l R- 1
be based on a human occupant five f e e t t e n and one-half inches (5'10-1/2")
t a l l and weighing one hundred and eighty (180)pounds,
3.5.2 -
CONSTRUCTION The capsule shall be a semimonocoque structure of R- 1
titanium construction consisting of a conical and a cylindrical
section. The conical section s h a l l consist of an unbeaded inner skin seam
welded t o a beaded outer skin with 24 equally spaced longitudinal stringers;
two bulkheads from the pressurized cabin area. The cylindrical section shall
have a single s k i n with 12 e w l y spaced stringers and i n t e r n a l shear webs
which support t h e parachutes. The capsule structure shall be protected from
heat, noise and micrometeorites by insulation and an outer covering of shingles
plus a beryllium heat sink which shall absorb heat during re-entry.
3.5.3 E"CE HATCH -

The entPance hatch located i n t h e 'afterbody
shall be of construction similar t o t h e basic capsule. (See
Figure 1.) Prior t o capsule launch, the entrance hatch s h a l l be bolted and
sealed i n t o position with bolts, and corrugated shingles shall be i n s t a l l e d
over t h e door.
3.5.4 EXIT HATCH -

The exit hatch shall be located i n the s m a l l
afterbody pressure bulkhead. The e x i t s h a l l be an inward open-
i n g plug type hatch with a latch type release handle and linkage. Handholds R- 1
and steps shall. be provided i n order t o f a c i l i t a t e egress through t h e top
hatch. These may be i n t e g r a l structural components or equipment, which s h a l l
be reinforced and identified as necessary. The exit s h a l l remain operable
a f t e r a normal land impact.
3-5.5 WINDOWS -
Two windows shall be provided i n t h e afterbody
conical section. Each window shall consist of an outer
window assembly, MAC No. 45-35025-1, and an inner window assembly, MAC
No. 45-35010-1. The outer window assembly shall be located i n t h e outer
capsule skin d i r e c t l y i n l i n e with the inner window assembly and s h a l l con-
t a i n (1)one pane of glass which s h a l l conform t o the curvature of the
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capsule conical section. The inner window assembly s h a l l be located i n the

inner capsule skin and s h a l l contain (4) four panes of glass w i t h an a i r space
between each. The ( 2 ) two innermost panes s h a l l be individually sealed and
each s h a l l be capable of withstanding pressures from within the capsule w i t h
t h e outermost of the two serving as a backup i n the event the other pane
fails. "he two (2) outermost panes s h a l l be a backup f o r the pane i n the
outer window assembly. The innermost of the two s h a l l be coated w i t h reflec-
t i v e material t o impede thermal. radiation i n the cabin. In event of damage 3-1
t o t h e outermost pane, t h e next (inner) pane s h a l l be capable of withstanding
environmentai conditions normally encountered by the outer pane i f the giass
i n t h e outer window assembly should f a i l .
3.546 ANTENNA FAIRING - An antenna fairing, MAC No. 45-31003-3, s h a l l

be i n s t a l l e d between the cylindrical recovery cornparbent and
t h e escape tower and s h a l l extend from Stations 2384.57 t o 2208.57. The
antenna f a i r i n g s h a l l house the pitch and roll horizon scanners and drogue
parachute. An 8-inch window assembly, MAC No. 45-51044-1,consisting of a
s h e l l strengthened by 3 s t i f f e n e r s and constructed of s i l i c o n e base f i b e r -
glass laminate, s h a l l be located around t h e outer base of the antenna f a i r i n g
and s h a l l a c t as a d i e l e c t r i c for the main biconical antenna.. A d e s t a b i l i z e r
f l a p assembly, MAC No. 45-31026-301, s h a l l be attached t o the upper extremity
and outer edge of the antenna structural assembly, MAC No. 45-31004-307,
opposite the roll horizon scanner. The d e s k b i l i z e r f l a p shall prevent the
capsule from becoming stable w i t h the antenna f a i r i n g forward. Prior t o
capsule-tower separation, the destabilizer flap, which i s spring loaded t o
the outboard position, s h a l l be h e l d f l a t against the antenna f a i r i n g by
means of a quick release p i n attached t o the escape tower. The f l a p shall
be released upon escape tower jettison. The antenna f a i r i n g shall be auto-
matically jettisoned from the capsule as the capsule descends t o 10,000 feet
a l t i t u d e . (See Paragraph 3.17.1.2).
3.5.7 ANTENNA COVER -

An antenna cover assembly, MAC No. 45-31046-301, R-1
shall be incorporated i n t h e escape tower s t r u c t u r a l assembly.
The cover assembly s h a l l shield the antenna f a i r i n g and horizon scanners during
the launch period. The cover assembly, being an i n t e g r a l p a r t of the tower,
shall permit horizon scanning following tower separation.
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water landings and that, i n t e r n a l equipment is not damaged upon land impact e
3.6.2 AFTERBODY H U T PROTECTION -Afterbody heat protection shall

condiGt of a radlation s h i e l d on the outside surface o f t h e
conical section with ineulation between t h i e iij'niei.6 arid iiie primary atruct-iire
The r a d i a t i o n ,shield shall be composed of numerous individual corrugated
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while remaining within acceptable f l u t t e r 'limits. Shingle material shall h:.
nene ' 41 on t h e antenna f a i r i n g and conical afterbody s e c t i c n and aluminum
on t h e c y l i n d r i c a l recovery compartment. Thermal leakage t o the inner
s t r u c t u r e shall be minimized by using i n s u l a t i o n between t h e outer m d i n n e r 1
skin. T h i s insulation ;;hall also serve t o at*t,onuatet h e external noise level
3.5.3 MICROMETEOR~lfi PROTECTION -

Protection of t h e underlying pres-
sure capsule a p i n s t impacts from micrometeorites s h e l l be
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3.7 BOOSTER ADAPI'EB = MAC s h a l l be rebponsible f o r matching t h e

Project Mercury capsule t o a modified Redstone missile as t h e
launching booster. The capsule shall replace the missile nose cone i n a
manner which requires a minimum of modification t o the booster system. The
booster adapter, MAC No. 115-33600-1,f o r joining the Project Mercury capsule
t o the Redstone missile s h a l l be of conventional semimonocoque aluminum s t e e l
and titanium construction, consisting of a machined s t r u c t u r a l frame u t i l i z i n g
8 capsule match r i n g and a missile adapter ring, with titanium sheet m e t a l
ekin reinforced by longitudinal h a t sections spaced about the inner surface.
me adapter shall be attached t o the capsule by a clemp r i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n .
'The clamp r i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n shall consist of 3 segmented sections joined by
3 explosive tension b o l t s . Two ( 2 ) explosive b o l t s c8n be i n i t i a t e d elec-
t r i c a i i y from e i t n e r end by a 6uai e i e c t r i c d eyetati. The tkuir5 e q l ~ s i - r e
b o l t may be i n i t i a t e d e l e c t r i c a l l y from one end only. Automatic adapter
release shall be i n i t i a t e d by the missile engine shutoff eenBor through a
10-second time delay t o a capsule contained t h r u s t cutoff sensor which shall I
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sen88 booster engine cutoff and transmit a signal t o a relay t h a t energizes I
the e l e c t r i c a l source f o r igniting the explosive b o l t s . Capsule adapter
separation can be i n i t i a t e d by ground cormnand (G-1 on sequential schematic,
Figure 4, Page 43) through tne abort c i r c u i t . i
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CREW STATION The crew s t a t i o n i n Capsule No. 2 s h a l l be pro-
vided w i t h t h e special instrumentation required f o r the mission
as defined i n Paragraph 1.1.1 herein. Equipment f o r astronaut support such
as the support couch, restraint system, hand controller, emergency handle,
food and water, waste handling, as w e l l as aeromedical sensing instrumentation,
s h a l l not be required i n this capsule. Instrument arrangement, warning
device controls and communication equipment s h a l l be e s s e n t i a l l y i d e n t i c a l to
equipment i n manned capsules i n order t o monitor t h e i r operation i n conditions
representative of those to be encountered i n the ultimate ( o r b i t a l ) mission.
3.8.1 Deleted
3.8.2 CONSOUS
3.8.2.1 LEFT HAND CONSOLE - A leM; hand console, consisting of two

panel assemblies, MAC No. 45-81010-309, shall contain controls
normally actuated by the astronaut i n a manned capsule. These controls
located on the outboard panel assembly shall include environmental controls
f o r snorkel "open", and pressurize; gyro cage s w i t c h , auto "retro j e t t "
switch, a "Fly-By-Wire" switch and f u e l quantity indicator; retrograde rocket
assembly heater switch and warning lights; and the cabin lights switch. The
inboard panel assembly of the l e f t hand console shall contain the telelight
sequence and warning system w i t h adjacent corrective action switches, the
t e l e l i g h t command l i g h t , and warning l i g h t t e s t switch.
3.8.2.2 RIGHT HAND CONSW - ?he right hand console, MAC No. 45-81002-1,
shall contain environmental control knobs f o r cabin temperature,
oxygen supply and i n t e r n a l c i r c u i t temperature. These s h a l l be preset i n the
open position p r i o r to launch.
3.8.3 INSTRUMENT PANEL - A main instrument panel assembly, MAC No. R-1
'45-81000-1, shall be provided i n this capsule. The instru-
ment panel shall be supported from the capsule structure a t FZ 135.00 by
a support f i t t i n g , MAC No. 45-32017-5, and by the periscope, MAC No.
45-86701-7 (see Paragraph 3.16.1). The instrument panel s h a l l extend
around both sides and the top edge of the periscope such that the scope
display s h a l l appear i n the lower center of the instrument display. This
i n s t a l l a t i o n shall provide an optical reference point which f a l l s a t the
intersection of Fz 135.59 and TY 5.780 s t a t i o n l i n e s . An adapter p l a t e
assembly, MAC No. 45-81039-1, shall be mounted on the lower l e f t hand
instrument panel f o r stowage of wiring i n s t a l l e d f o r the astronaut observer
camera, which s h a l l not be provided i n this capsule. The coolant quantity
indicator and i t s wiring shall be i n s t a l l e d i n the capsule, but the indi-
cator shall not provide any quantity indication.
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INSTRUMENTATION AND DISPLAYS The instrument panel and left -1
console as described herein shall contain instruments f o r
indication of emergency, environment, vehicle and operational measurements.
Basic instrumentation, depicting transmitting and/or recording methods f o r
obtaining measurements defined below are as illustrated in Figure 6, Page
58. Instrumentation specified below shall be provided by the contractor,
except for the cosmic ray recorders which shall be furnished by NASA.
Panel Recording Method

Indication (See Figure 6)
a. Capsule Environment
Cabin Air Pressure* X X

Cabin A i r Temperature X X
Instrument Panel Record-
ing X X
Noise Level - X
Vibration - X
Humidity X
b Vehicle Measurements
Acceleration (see Fara-
graph 3.8.4.3) Long.Only X
Clock (see Faragraph
3.8.4.1) X X
* Although t h i s instrument is installed, no quantitative data will be

- derived from the capsule environmental control system.
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., :l%inel ' ( > Recording Method
Indication (See Figure 6)
Static Pressure . X
.., Structural Temperatures 0 X
Stabilization Control
Notions (Pitch, Roll,
Yaw) 0 X
Vieual Attitude Refer-

ence (see Paragregh
3.16.1) X X
Attitnae a d w ar
Rate (see Paragraph
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Altitude (Altimeter) X X
Dead Reckoning Earth Path

(see Paragragh 3.8.4.5) X X
c. operational MeasurementB
A.C. Voltage X X
D.C. Voltage x X
Sequence of Events (see

paragrsph 3.8.4.4) X x
System Wftmction (see
i Paragraph 3.8.4.4) X X
Reaction Gas Quantity X X
D.C. curreaf X X
O2 Emergency Flow X
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Packege Ambient Teqerature - X
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PEUIel Recording Method
Indication (See F i b r e 6)
Voice Recording
d. S c i e n t i f i c Observations
Cosmic Radiation
Earth and Sky Observa-

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C W K SIMULATOR An interim clock, MAC Mo. 45-81059-1, s h a l l
be provided as specified i n Appendix I-C, Item 3 herein. This
clock, a spring driven chronometer, shall indicate time of b y , elapsed
time (seconds) from launch, retrograde event time, and arbitrary elapsed
I tine (stop watch). The retrograde timing mechanism s h a l l have an adjustable
time delay, 250-330 Seconds, which s h a l l be preset t o the desired time of
retrograde p r i o r t o launch. The retrograde timing mechaniem shall, upon
m o u t of the time delay, provide a retrograde fire signal. Signals of
elapsed time from l i f t - o f f and retrograde time s h a l l be transmitted t o
telemetry as indicated i n Figure 6, Page 58, herein. Elapsed t i m e (seconds)
from launch s h a l l be displayed on a Veeder-Root counter. This clock s h a l l
be i n s t a e d i n Mercury Capsule No. 2 in l i e u of t h e satellite clock, MAC
No. 45-8l'j'lO-3, t o be provided i n l a t e r capsules.
3.8.4.2 ANGWLAR -
RATE AND ATllIlVDE INDICATOR A combined angular r a t e
and attitude Indicating system MAC Ho. 45-8172l, shall be
provided 88 specified i n Appendix 14, Item 3 herein. This indicator s h a l l
indicate pitch, roll and yaw angles and angular rates. Pitch angles s h a l l
be indicated i n t h e range of -130 degrees t o +lgO degrees. Yaw a n g l k s
s h a l l be indicated i n the range of -70 degrees t o +25O degrees. Roll
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angles s h a l l be indicated i n t h e range of -130 degrees t o +lgO degrees,
The a t t i t u d e portion of the indicator s h a l l be driven by synchro signals
obtained from the automatic s t a b i l i z a t i o n and control system. (See Para-
graph 3.10.1.) A n g u l a r rate l n d i C 8 t O r S shall have a t o t a l range of 5 6
degrees per second. The retrograde index point on the MAC No. 45-8172l-ll
lxxlicator s h a l l be coarpatible w i t h t h e zero pitch rate at -45 degrees on
t h e p l t c h Indicator dial. On m a ~ e dcagsules, the retrograde index s h a l l
mate with t h e zero p i t c h r a t e a t -34 degrees on the p i t c h indicator d i a l .
I 3.8.4.3 ACC&IOM INDICATION - A modified standard accelerometer,

MAC No. 45-81702-9, s h a l l be provided f o r t h e longitudinal
axis, in accordance with Specification MIL-A-25719, but s h a l l not include
p o s i t i v e an8 negative "g" memory pointers.
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3.8.4.4 'JELEZIGHT SEQUENCE AND WARNING SYSTEM - A telelight-sequence

and warning system i n accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-79720
s h a l l be provided on the l e f t hand console and the main instrument panel
(see Appendix I-C, Item 4 herein). Direct reading legends s h a l l be engraved
i n black on a frosted glass plate (nomenclature cap) and s h a l l be readable
when the l i g h t s are de-energized. Colors s h a l l be i n accordance with
FED-STD-3. Brightness of the lights s h a l l be as required by MIL-STD-411 f o r
24 v o l t s application.
3.8.4.4.1 Displays indicated by the t e l e l i g h t system on the l e f t hand R-1

consoles s h a l l be as follows:
Tower Jettison @
Capsule Separation @
S t a r t R e t r o Sequence *
In Retro Attitude +
Retrofire *
Jettison Retro *
.O5g Switch *
Drogue *
Main Deploy 3
Reserve Deploy er
Rescue Aids 43
Spare Positions (2)
Switch numbers (P-13, e t c . ) correspond t o those indicated i n

the sequential schematic, Figure 4, Page 43.
Manual override switches f o r the above functions s h a l l be

located adjacent t o each t e l e l i g h t display. Switches s h a l l be ring type
p u l l switches which s h a l l provide override control either by dual independ-
e n t e l e c t r i c a l systems o r by pyrotechnic i n i t i a t o r s . Switches * s h a l l be
guarded push button type switches, which when depressed s h a l l provide over-
r i d e control by dual independent e l e c t r i c a l systems f o r each function
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3.8.4.4.1 (Continued)
designated. Switch 8 shall be a ring type p u l l switch which provides mechan-

i c a l override control consisting of a cable linkage t o the launch oxygen
valve. Switch + s h a l l be a single-pole guarded toggle override switch
labeled, "Retro Attitude Bypass" for the upper position and "Auto, Retro
Attitude" for the normal down position. Switch Q s h a l l be a single pole R-1
toggle switch labeled "Post Impact" t o the l e f t and " O f f " t o the right.
Normal operation of this panel shall provide a green l i g h t R-1

which illuminates upon completion of each chronological sequence and a red
l i g h t w h i c h illuminates ( a f t e r a time delay) should a malfunction occur i n
any sequence. The red l i g h t shall remain illuminated u n t i l corrective
override action has been taken. Upon completion of the sequence, the
green l i g h t s h a l l illuminate as in normal sequential operation. The "Retro-
fire" sequence-warning l i g h t shall be green i f a l l retrograde rockets have
fired, o r red i f one o r more have not f i r e d . The "Reserve Deploy" panel
s h a l l consist of an engraved nameplate of aluminum material, with white nomen-
c l a t u r e on a black background.
A single-pole "on-off" toggle switch f o r t e s t i n g the warning

l i g h t s shall be located d i r e c t l y above the override controls.
Two amber lights shall be provided on the outer l e f t hand

console panel f o r retrograde rocket heater "on" warning and f o r retrograde
rocket "cold" warning.
3.8.4,4.2 Displays indicated by the t e l e l i g h t system on the main instru-

ment panel shall be as follows:
Recording (Green)
M a y a a Y (Red>
Launch Control "Ready" (Green)
O2 Warning (Amber)*
Standby DOC.-Auto (Amber)
Standby A.C.-Auto (Amber)
02 Rnergency Flow (Amber)*
* mese l i g h t s i n capsule, but shall not be energized because of inoperative

environmental control system.
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3.8.4.5 DEAD RECKONING EARTH PATH INDICATION -

A dead reckoning earth
path indicator, MAC No. 45-81722-3, s h a l l be provided i n t h e
instrument panel t o the r i g h t of s t a t i o n l i n e XO.00 and above the periscope
display. This indicator s h a l l be a spring-driven u n i t requiring no e l e c t r i c a l
power and shall display the earth path by use of a gimballed globe approxi-
mately 3.85 inches i n diameter. The globe (earth) s h a l l r o t a t e i n a manner
such t h a t the location of the capsule r e l a t i v e t o ground position appears
beneath an index point i n the center of the display. Touchdown point on
o r b i t a l f l i g h t s s h a l l be indicated by an arrow which s h a l l point t o a white R-1
index point located within a parallelogram on the lower portion of the
indicator. Control knobs s h a l l b e provided f o r alignment of the earth path
t o the view indicated on the periscope. Control knobs s h a l l be provided
f o r "orbit E.W. It, "polar E. W. 'I, "orbit time", "wind", and "inclination
degree sI t .
3.8.4.6 SWITCHES AND HANDLES - The following switches and handles
with t h e i r respective nomenclatures and functions shall be
:Located on the instrument panel and l e f t hand console (excluding- t e l e l i g h t
warning and sequence panel override switches j :
NOMENCLATURE
Toggle Sw. Fly-By-Wire - Aux. ASCS Mode Selection (P-19)*
Damping - Normal
Toggle Sw. Cage - Free - Normal ASCS Gyro Left Hand
Toggle Sw. On - Off Cabin L i g h t s Console
Toggle Sw. Dis-Arm-Arm Auto Retro Jettison (P-9)
Toggle Sw. On - Off Retro Heater
Toggle Sw. On - Off Signal L i @ t s Test
* !this switch i n capsule, but serves no function since there i s no

"Fly-By-Wire" mode i n ASCS i n Capsule No. 2.
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3.8.4.6 SWITCHES AND HANDLES - (Continued) R-1
TYPE FUNCTION NOMENCLATURE ~-
"T" Handle Pull Open - Only Warning-Snorkel
Below 20,000 Feet Left Hand

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Toggle Sw. Contin.-Grnd. Qlnd. Beacon (P-17)

3bggi-e Sw. - Off Squib
Toggle Sw. Auto. - Ma. On Rate Indicator

Toggle Sw. Norm. - Off Cabin Fan
Toggle Sw. NOTXU.-NO. l-No. 2 S u i t Fan
Toggle Sw. Auto. - Man. Standby B a t t .
Toggle Sw. Norm.-Rnerg. Fans Bnergency A.C. Power
Instrument
Ascs
Panel
Toggle Sw. UHF- O f f -HF Transmit
Toggle Sw. Norm.-Reserve UHF Select (P-22)
Toggle Sw. Nom. - Standby Isolated B a t t .
Toggle Sw. Norm. - ASCS Off met. Power (P-18)

Toggle Sw. Norm-Off-Rnerg. Ammeter
Toggle Sw. Fans - Ascs A.C. Volts
Toggle sw* Fans Only-ASCS Only Standby Inverter (P-18)
Switch numbers (P-1, e t c . ) correspond t o those indicated i n the sequential

schematic, Figure 4, Page 43.
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3.8.4.6 SWITCHESAND HANDLES - (Continued)
TYPE FUNCTION
Toggle Sw. Norm. - mere;. Audio Bus
Toggle Sw. Ready - Off Launch Control (P-1)

Instrument
Rotary Sw. Voltmeter Selection
Panel
Toggle Sw. Contin.-Grnd. Cmnd. Hi-Watt Telemetry (Low-Freq)* R-1
I
* This switch shall serve no function, since low frequency telemetry s h a l l be
energized by an instrumentation mode r e l a y on unmanned capsules.
Switch numbers (P-1, e t c . ) correspond to those indicated i n the sequential

schematic, Figure 4, Page 43.
3-83 -
LIGHTING Lighting f o r the cabin instruments and instrument
camera shall be a dual A.C. system u t i l i z i n g floodlights
located i n the pressurized area. 'Be cabin l i g h t s shall be turned "on1' o r
"off" by a switch located on t h e left-hand console. Two white flourescent
lamps, MAC No. 45-79738-1, each providing 4 w a t t s illumination, shall be
provided.
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3.9 CAPSULE EmrIR0"TAL CONTROL -

399.1 -
E2"vIRONME=IuTAL COIiTROL SYSTEM The environemental control
system i n s t a l l e d i n Capsule No. 2 shall be as tabulated i n
Appendix 14, Item 8 h e r e b . The system shall be functionally inoperative
with the exception of t h e cabin equipnent blower. During the pre-launch
operation, Freon 114 refrigerant shall be introduced i n t o the cabin heat
exchanger via the umbilical f o r cooling cabin equipment. The cabin equipment
blower ehall circulate the air around e w p n e n t u n t i l re-entry, a t 20,000
f e e t a l t i t u d e , when it shall be &-energized automatically as depicted on
the seq6ential schematic, Figure 4, page 43.
Cabin pressure shall be approxlmately equal t o ambient atmos-

phere pressure t o a cabin a l t i t u d e of 27,OOO f e e t during the launch phase
when the cabin pressure regulator valve,automatically s h a l l close. Upon
re-entry, t h i s valve automatically s h a l l re-open a t 27,000 f e e t a l t i t u d e .
A t 20,OOO f e e t a l t i t u d e , the snorkel valves shall open and the cabin fan
shall be de-energized.
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3.10 -
STABILIZATION CONTROL SUBSYSTEM The stabilization control
subsystem shall consist of the automatic stabilization and
control system, the horizon scanners and the reaction control system. The
launch traJectory control and guidance shall be considered an integral part
of the launching missile system and shall not be the responsibility of the
capsule contractor.
3.10.1 AUTOMATIC STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM The automatic-

stabilization and control system (ASCS) as defined in
McDonnell Drawing No 45-87700-303 (assembly as tabulated in Appendix 14,
Item 5 herein) shall provide automatic stabilization and orientation of the
capsule f r m time of separation from the booster adapter until landing para-
chute deployment in accordance with the various phases of the mission. The
ASCS shall supply output signals for display, recording and telemetering of
three axis attitude information, a discrete signal at O.O5g longitudinal
acceleration during re-entry, and an attitude signal sector for use in the
capsule retrograde firing interlock circuit. Associated equipnent consist-
ing of the horizon scanners, reaction controlst communication system telem-
etry, indicator for display of the capsule attitude and angular rates in 3
axes, and sensors for generating capsule signals for discrete mission events,
shall be utilized by the ASCS. The expenditure of propellant in limit cycle
oscillations shall be minimized by the design of the control system.
The ASCS shall include rate gyros for sensing capsule rota-
tional rates and an attitude reference system consfsting of a vertical and
a directional gyro which (with inputs from the horizon scanners) shall sense
roll, pitch and yaw attitudes; and, a Oe05g longitudinal accelerometer for
initiation of the re-entry mode, Prior to launching, the vertical and
directional gyros (roll gimbal only) shall be torqued so as to erect the R-1
spin axes to any orientation desired relative to the launch trajectory.
During the final portion of the climb phase to tower separation, the verti-
cal gyro spin axis shall be erected to the horizon scanners. Following
tower separation, during the coast phase until retrograde assembly jettison,
the vertical gyro shall be slaved to the horizon scanners.
3.10.1.1 MODES OF OPERATION - The ASCS shall have four modes of auto-
matic operation. These shall be damper mode, orientation
mode, attitude-hold mode, and retrofire and re-entry mode.
3 .lo.1.2 -
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION The following general sequence of
operation shall be provided by the ASCS.
a. Rate damper operation in early abort cases.
b. Rate damping and orientation to desired attitude in
later aborts or in normal ballfstic missions.
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3.io 1.2 . SEQUENCE OF OPERATION - (Continued)
c. Orientation w i t h respect t o the l o c a l earth v e r t i c a l .
d. Capsule alignment t o epacified p i t c h sngle Just p r i o r to

retrograde rocket f i r i n g .
f
e. Retain capsule orientation during retrograde rocket

firing.
f. Capsule reorientation t o selected re-entry a t t i t u d e a f t e r

',; retrograde rocket f i r i n g .
g. Switching to rate damper mode a t longitudinal acceleration

(from &.sg buildup) of O.05g and providing a steady r o l l
Of approxlmately 10 t o 12 degrees per second thereafter.
h. Disen-ntwhen landing chute deploys.
3.10.2 -
HORIZON SCANNER SYSTEM A horizon scanner system in accord-
ance with MAC Drawing No. 45-8n02 shall be provided for
send& roll and pitch a t t i t u d e reference f o r the ASCS. The horizon scanner
a system shall consist of two scanner u n i t s MAC No. 45-87702-3; one unit
aligned to the pitch axis, and one u n i t a l i p e d to the roll axis. The
scanner units shall be body mounted t o structure within the antenna fair-
ing sambly, and shall provide a 118 &wee conical scan of the horizon
t h r b u a a rotating prism located ahead of the scanner lens. The prism shall
rotate at a speed of approximately 30 revolutions per second. Each scanner
unit shU.1 receive A.C. power inputs through the capsule A.C. power system
and shaU supply d i r e c t current output signsls of the required polarity t o
provide the r o l l and/or p i t c h signals up t o .a maximum of 35 degrees f o r
torquing the a t t i t u d e gyros in the ASCS. Yaw sensing s h a l l be achieved
, t b @ torquing of v e r t i c a l and directional gyros of the ASCS by horizon
, scanner roll signal inputs. The scanners s h a l l be energized a t time-zero
U d shall function continwusly from tower separation when the ASCS v e r t i c a l
,/ a t t i t u d e gyro shell be slaved t o the scanners t o retrograde J e t t i s o n when
the scanners shall be de-energized. This'rhall amount to approximately 4
minutes operating time during the mission defined in Paragraph 1.1.1herein.
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REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM The reactiod control system i n
accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-61700 (-11assembly per
Appendix I-C herein, Item 6 ) , shall consist of an a u t a r k i c control- system
and a portion of the m anw control system.,/ The reaction control system
shall provide control of the capsule in the rod, pitch and yaw aces. This
system shall be a pressure-fed, monopropeUant/catalyst bed tiesign, incorpo-
rattag right an@e f i r i n g exhaust nozzles, which shall produce thrust throw
decoPPposition of hybwgen peroxide (E*) -
Minimal t r a a s l a t i o n a l motions may
result upon epplicatlon of reaction control thrust.
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3.10.3.1 AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM - The automatic control system and

the manual control system (as described i n Paragraph 3.10.3.2),
which together comprise MAC No. 45-61700-11, as provided i n Capsule No. 2,
shall consist of six hydrogen peroxide monopropellant t h r u s t chambers of 3-1
fixed t h r u s t levels and t h e i r associated valves, lines, tanks, pressure
regulator, and pressurization bottles. The automatic control system can be
essentially divided i n t o three (3) sec+,ions: Pressurization and f u e l supply,
distribution, and propulsion units. The f u e l supply s h a l l be nonstable
hydrogen peroxide (H202) contained inside a f l e x i b l e bladder which i n t u r n
s h a l l be contained i n a half toroidal tank. T h i s system s h a l l function auto-
matically i n conjunction with t h e automatic s t a b i l i z a t i o n and control system.
Sufficient H202 and He s h a l l be provided t o maintain damper operation u n t i l
after main parachute deployment,
3.10.3.2 MANUAL CONTROL SYSTEM - That portion of the manual control

system applicable t o and i n s t a l l e d i n Mercury No. 2 capsule 3-1
s h a l l consist of t h e He system only. The He l i n e shall be capped a t t h e point
where the H e l i n e would normally join the H30g tank.
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3.10.3.3 OPEXMCION - Prior to launch, the helium regulator manual shut-

off valve s h a l l be opened, allowing high pressure helium (He)
gas t o pass through the f i l t e r , regulator, check valve, and f i n a l l y , to.surround
and pressurize t h e f l e x i b l e bladder, The helium pressure s h a l l force t h e H202
out of t h e bladder through the perforated transfer tube and i n t o the downstream
l i n e s . The manual shutoff valves s h a l l be opened p r i o r t o launch permitting
the H202 t o be available a t the e l e c t r i c a l l y operated solenoid shutoff valves.
Upon receiving a t 24 V D.C. signal from t h e ASCS, the appropriate solenoid
valve opens. H202 passes i n t o the corresponding t h r u s t chamber where it s h a l l
be decomposed and s h a l l provide the following t h r u s t levels f o r operation
with t h e ASCS:
a. H i g h t h r u s t level of twenty-four (24) pounds f o r pitch

and yaw axes and s i x (6) pounds f o r the roll axis.
b. Deleted R- 1
These t h r u s t levels s h a l l be available i n discrete, short time

period outputs i n the o r b i t mode and i n steady t h r u s t levels i n damper,
orientation and r e t r o f i r e modes as controlled by the ASCS.
The helium pressure transducer s h a l l provide a means of moni-

t o r i n g (by proper calibration) the percentage of H202 present i n t h e bladder.
The perforated tube i n the propellant tank (contained i n the bladder) s h a l l
be used t o prevent the possibility of trapping helium pressure while servicing
t h e H202 bladder,
3.10.3.4 TANKS -The heliumtanks f o r the reaction control system shall

be located i n the cabin and s h a l l be of spherical fiberglass
construction. These tanks s h a l l store the He a t 2250 p s i and the automatic
control system t a n k s h a l l pressure feed t o t h e H202 tank a t 450 p s i . The
H202 tank shall be a half-toroidal configuration contoured t o mount on the
a f t pressure bulkhead between the bulkhead and t h e heat sink. The H202 tank
s h a l l be constructed of aluminum insulated t o provide temperature control and
incorporate a f l e x i b l e p l a s t i c bladder t o provide pressure f o r positive expul-
sion of the H202. Provisions f o r i n - f l i g h t jettisoning of H202 a f t e r main
parachute deployment shall be provided. R-1
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ME RCU RY CAPSULE
VALVE
P R ESSUR E
TRANSDUCER
!?Lis@ FI L T ER
MANUAL V A L V E - F I L L AND V E N T
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@ MANUAL HELIUM SHUT-OFF VALVE
PRESSURE REGULATOR
P U C P V \I A I \ I C
I &MtNUAL VENT VALVE

FLEXIBLE
BLADDER
MANUALVALVE
THRUST
ROLL
AUTOMAT IC SUBSY ST EM
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F I L L AND VENT
PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER
CAP
8 PRESSURE REGULATOR
CHECKVALVE
LOW PRESSURE R E L I E F V A L V E
MANUAL SUBSYSTEM
NOTE: * INDICATES COMPONENT WILL BE

FURNISHED ON GROUND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
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3.11 RETROGRADE ROCKET SYSTEM

3 .u
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DESCRIPTION The re-entry phase of the MR-lmission s h a l l be
i n i t i a t e d by f i r i n g of a retrograde rocket system consisting
of three Thiokol Model m-36 solid propellant rockets, MAC No. 45-50700-J.3
and associated components as specified i n Appendix I - C , Item 2 d herein,
The t a r g e t value f o r magnitude of the retroimpulse shall be to provide a
velocity decrement of approximately 500 f e e t per second f o r the capsule
w e i g h t as specified i n Paragraph 3.1.1.7. These rockets shall have a t o t a l
vacuum impulse of approxinately 13pOO0pound seconds providing 992 pounds
of t h r u s t each for 13.2 seconds under the conditions specified i n MAC
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3.ll.2 -
INSTAUATION The retrograde rocket assembly shall be mounted
on a s t r u c t u r a l frame encased within an insulated aluminum
a l l o y housing which shall be secured external t o the heat sink by retaining
straps. The retaining straps, MAC No. 45-72030-301, s h a l l be attached t o
the capsule by retention f i t t i n g s , MAC No. 45-32086-1, which remain engaged
only as long as tension e x i s t s i n the straps, and to the rocket s t r u c t u r a l
assembly by a centrally located explosive bolt, MAC No. 45-72704-9. Jetti-
son of the retrograde rocket assembly shall be effected by release of the
a retaining straps by f i r i n g of the explosive e j e c t o r bolt, removing tension

from the retaining straps, and permitting a compression spring j e t t i s o n
assembly, MAC No. 45-50013-901, to t h r u s t the retrograde assembly from the
capsule. I n i t i a t i o n of the ejector b o l t shall be through a f i r i n g command
latching signal which shall bypass t h e r e t r o f i r e sequencing sensor per-
mitting retrograde rocket assembly separation a f t e r a 60 second time delay
even though one o r none of t h e rockets has fired. The rockets and rocket
nozzles shall be shielded by cover assemblies, MAC No- 45-50012-1, f o r
pmtection'againstmetaorite penetration. These covers shall blow off as
the rockets f i r e o The rocket assembly housing s h a l l be finished with a
p a i n t possessing s u f f i c i e n t solar absorptivity characteristics to provide
a r e l a t i v e l y w a m environment within the enclosure. Provision shall be
made within the housing to insure proper temperature control by inclusion
of a heater assembly, MAC No. 45-50702-ll, and t h e m o s t a t assembly, MAC
No. 45-79705-11, i n each rocket installation, as well as thermoflex insula-
tion. Rocket t h r u s t direction s h a l l be aligned on the ground p r i o r t o
launch so as t o minimize eccentricity between the t h r u s t vector and t h e
capsule center of gravity.
3011.3 IGNITION -
Automatic sequencing of the retrograde operation
s h a l l be i n i t i a t e d b y a predetermined t r signal from the R-1
clock o r by a ground command signal via the command receivers and decoders
(see Paragraph 3e14,2) The i n i t i a t i n g signal from the clock s h a l l command
(I
t h e ASCS t o assume t h e required -34 degree retrograde a t t i t u d e and energize

a 30 second time delay relay. The command signal shall cause "Attitude
Permission" relays t o become energized, completing a c i r c u i t t o the 30 second
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3.1103 IGNITION - (Continued)

time delay relay. Upon runout of the 30 second time delay, i f the commanded R-1
retrograde a t t i t u d e of -34 degrees i s correct, a f i r i n g signal shall be
transmitted to the retrograde rocket f i r i n g relays. The rockets shall be
sequentially f i r e d at 5 second intervals with the bottan, left and r i g h t
rockets f i r i n g i n t h a t order. Simultaneous w i t h i n i t i a t i o n of the rocket
f i r i n g signal, a signal shall be transmitted to a time delay relay which
s h a l l apply a "Retrograde Fire" signal t o the ASCS f o r 30 seconds. J e t t i -
son of the retrograde rocket i n s t a l l a t i o n shall be i n i t i a t e d as described i n
Paragraph 3.ll.2,
3.11.4 -
POSIGRADE ROCKET SYSTEM A posigrade rocket system shall be
provided to a i d i n separation of the capsule and booster i n
both normal and abort missions. This system shall consist of three (3)
Atlantic Research Corporation solid propellant rockets, MAC No. 45-50701-3.
(See Appendix I-C, Item 1.2.) These rockets shall have a total vacuum
impulse of 475 pound seconds each providing an average thrust of 370 pounds
each f o r an action time of 1.35 seconds under the conditions specified i n
MAC Drawing No. 45-50701. Firing of the posigrade rockets shall produce a
separation velocity of 32 f e e t per second under the conditions specified i n R-1
MAC Drawing No. 45-50701. The posigrade rockets shall be symmetrically
mounted i n the retrograde rocket assembly housing between the retrograde
rockets. Posigrade rocket system i n i t i a t i o n shall be accomplished auto-
matically through a separation signal from the capsule-adapter ring separa-
.
t i o n sensor after the capsule-adapter clamp ring explosive b o l t s f i r e .
(See Paragraph 3 12 5. )
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3.12 ESCAPE SYSTEN - An active escape system shall be provided as

p a r t of t h e capsule. This system s h a l l be capable of function-
ing p r i o r t o tower separation should it be necessary t o abort a mission and R -1
escape from the v i c i n i t y of t h e Redstone missile system. Escape sequence
p r i o r t o and a f t e r release of the a c t i v e escape system f o r e i t h e r a normal
o r aborted Redstone mission s h a l l be as specified i n Paragraph 3.12.5.
3.12.1 -
DESCRIPTION The escape system s h a l l consist of a pylon frame-
work supporting an escape rocket assembly, MAC No. 45-51002-303,
a pylon j e t t i s o n rocket MAC No. 45-51701-3, an aerodynamic spike, MAC No.
45-51017-1, and b a l l a s t assembly, MAC No. 45-51010-301. The pylon s h a l l be R -1
a tower structure consisting of 3 longitudinal members of tubular steel con-
s t r u c t i o n diagonally braced and shall incorporate an antenna cover assembly R -1
f o r shielding the antenna fairing. (See Paragraph 3.5.7.) The pylon s h a l l
be attached t o t h e capsule nose assembly by a clamp r i n g assembly consisting
of 3 segmented sections joined by 3 explosive tension bolts. Two explosive
b o l t s can be i n i t i a t e d e l e c t r i c a l l y f r o m either end by a dual e l e c t r i c a l
system. The t h i r d explosive bolt may be i n i t i a t e d e l e c t r i c a l l y from one
end only. I n i t i a t i o n of t h e explosive bolts f o r a clamp ring separation
shall be as described i n Paragraph 3.12.5. A 450 aerodynamic f a i r i n g shall R -1
be i n s t a l l e d over the pylon clamp ring t o reduce the pylon ballast weight
and t o f a c i l i t a t e greater aerodynamic s t a b i l i t y of t h e capsule p r i o r t o
tower separation.
3.12.2 -
ESCAPE ROCKET The escape rocket, MAC No. 45-51700-3, s h a l l
be supported by the tower structure, and the aerodynamic
spike and ballast assembly s h a l l b e secured t o the escape rocket s t r u c t u r a l
assembly. The escape rocket s h a l l consist of a s o l i d prcipellant rocket
motor with 3 nozzles canted 19 degrees from the longitudinal axis of t h e
rocket case and an e l e c t r i c a l l y actuated i g n i t e r . The nominal action t i m e
f o r t h e escape rocket shall be 1.39 seconds with an average r e s u l t a n t t h r u s t
of 41,500 pounds a t i t s center l i n e . Nominal t h r u s t impulse rating of t h i s
rocket s h a l l be 56,500 pound-seconds, under conditions specified i n MAC
Drawing No. 45-51700.
3.12.3 PYLON JETTISON ROCKET - The pylon j e t t i s o n rocket, MAC No.

45-51701-15, s h a l l b e supported by the escape rocket s t r u c -
t u r a l assembly. T h i s rocket shall be symmetrically mounted on the escape H-1
rocket longitudinal axis between the canted nozzles. The pylon j e t t i s o n
rocket shall consist of a s o l i d propellant rocket motor, w i t h three (3)
nozzles, each canted nineteen (19) degrees from the longitudinal axis, and an R -1
e l e c t r i c a l l y a c t u t e d i g n i t e r . The nominal action time f o r t h i s rocket shall
be 1.6 seconds w i t h an average resultant t h r u s t of 765 pounds, under t h e con-
d i t i o n s specified i n MAC Drawing No. 45-51701.
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3.12.4 -
ESCAPE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE The escape system i n a n escape R -1
from the ground launching pad shall propel t h e capsule t o an
a l t i t u d e of approximately 2200 feet. Determination of t h e nominal escape rocket
thrust eccentricity shall be t h e result of r a t i o n a l analysis which w i l l a t t a i n
a reasonable compromise between adequate capsule-booster separation distance
and s t r u c t u r a l lateral load factor characteristics. The analysis shall con-
sider e f f e c t s such as:
a. Capsule abort conditions as a r e s u l t of booster m a l -

function.
b. Booster flight characteristics subsequent t o capsule-

adapter separation.
c. Capsule escape rocket thrust eccentricity tolerance.
The determination o f booster flight conditions leading t o

t h e i n i t i a t i o n of t h e abort maneuver and following capsule separation shall
not be the responsibility of t h e capsule contractor.
3.3.2.5 -
ESCAPE SYSTEM SEQUENCE Escape system sequence f o r normal
o r aborted missions shall be as specified i n t h e following
paragraphs.
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N O R W MISSION (REDSTONE) Normal sequence f o r t h e mission
defined i n Paragraph
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(See Sequential Schematic, Figure 4, Page 43).
a. A t booster l i f t o f f , t h e following shacl occur:
1. The booster failure detection system shall be

activated.
2. A time zero reference established i n the capsule

clock.
3. A t i m e zero reference established i n the capsule

m a x i m u m a l t i t u d e sensor and recording equipment.
b. A t booster cutoff t h e following shall occur:

(T-O + 140.50 Seconds) R -1
1. A 10 second time delay shall be energized.
MAC 2241 C M (IO MAR 58)
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HORMAL MISSION (RXDSTONE) - (Continued)
2. Contacts i n a control r e l a y shall be closed f o r -1

e l e c t r i c a l i n i t i a t i o n of t h e tower clamp r i n g
explosive bolts, which after f i r i n g , permit sepa-
r a t i o n of the clamp r i n g segments.
3. A tower ring separation sensor (limit switch) shall

transmit a clamp r i n g separation signal t o i g n i t e
t h e escape rocket and tower j e t t i s o n rocket, and
arm t h e landing system (see Paragraph 3.17.1).
4. A t runout o f t h e 10 second t i m e delay, af’ter receipt

of a separation signal from the tower separation
sensor, a power and control r e l a y shall transmit a
separation signal t o an accelerometer type t h r u s t
cutoff sensor. The t h r u s t cutoff sensor shall sense
booster loss of t h r u s t t o 0.20g a t which condition -1
t h e sensor shall e l e c t r i c a l l y i n i t i a t e t h e capsule-
adapter clamp r i n g explosive b o l t s t o permit separa-
t i o n of the clamp r i n g segments.
c. A t capsule-adapter clamp r i n g separation (T -0 + 150.50 -1

seconds), the following s h a l l o c c u ~ :
1. A capsule-adapter r i n g separation sensor (limit

switch) shall f i r e t h e posigrade rockets f o r separa-
t i o n between t h e capsule a n d b o o s t e r a d a p t e r complex
and extend t h e periscope. -1
2. The capsule.ssdapter separation sensor shall arm t h e

clock, start t h e damping signal 5 second timer and -1
energize t h e damping signal relay, w h i c h shall command
t h e damping mode of t h e ASCS.
3 . A f t e r runout of t h e 5 second t i m e delay, (T-O + 155.50 -1

seconds), the o r b i t orientation mode of t h e ASCS shall
be commanded (-14,5 degrees a t t i t u d e with heat sink
forward and up) e
d. A t retrograde time-to-go, t h e following shall occur:
(T + 290.3 seconds) -1
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3.12.5.1 NORMAL MISSION (REDSTONE) - (Continued)
1. The clock s h a l l command t h e ASCS t o assume t h e

retrograde a t t i t u d e , arm the retrointerlock R- 1
( a t t i t u d e permission) switch i n t h e ASCS and start
a 30 second timer.
2. After 30 seconds, t h e 30 second t i m e delay relay, R- 1

i n s e r i e s with t h e a t t i t u d e permission r e l a y s h a l l
apply a s i s a l f o r f i r i n g of t h e retrograde rockets
(T + 320.3 seconds 1.
3. A t t h e same time as the retrograde f i r i n g signal

i s applied, another 30 second t i m e delay relay
s h a l l be energized, and a "retrograde f i r e " signal
applied t o the ASCS f o r the 30 second period. The
capsule shall be held i n the r e t r o f i r i n g position
from T-0 + 320.3 t o T-0 + 380.3 seconds by use of R- 1
these two relays. Firing and j e t t i s o n of t h e r e t r o -
grade assembly shall be as described i n Paragraphs
3.11.2 and 3.11.3.
4. A t retrograde assembly j e t t i s o n (~-0+380.3seconds), R-1
the r e t r o a t t i t u d e command shall be removed, and a
re-entry orientation mode commanded f o r conditions
below O.O5g. A 5 second t i m e delay r e l a y s h a l l be
energized, which upon runout, shall arm t h e ASCS
accelerometer f o r sensing capsule conditions greater
than O.O5g f o r re-entry s t a b i l i z a t i o n , u n t i l drogue
chute deployment. Landing system sequence shall be
as described i n Paragraph 3.17.1.
3.12.5.2 ABORTED MISSIONS ,- Mission aborts may occur eitther off t h e
pad and p r i o r t o tower separation o r after tower separation.
Abort indication shall be provided within t h e capsule by a red MAYDAY t e l e -
l i g h t located on t h e main instrument panel above t h e periscope display.
3.12.5.2.1 -
ABoF3 INITIATION An abort shall be i n i t i a t e d by application
of a 28 v o l t s i s a l t o the abort junction i n t h e escape
system network. Upon receipt of an abort signal, t h e 28 v o l t source s h a l l be
i n s t a n t l y "locked in" a t t h i s junction and shall provide t h e r e w i r e d abort
sequence, consistent with the mode i n which the abort maneuver i s necessary.
Capsule abort command w i l l not give a booster engine shutoff p r i o r t o T +
30 seconds. The booster abort command w i l l be stored and s h a l l give an
engine cutoff command a t T-0 + 30 seconds. Mission aborts may be i n i t i a t e d
under any of t h e following conditions:
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Prior t o capsule umbilical separation, an off the pad
abort may be i n i t i a t e d from the blockhouse.
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b. A f t e r capsule umbilical separation and p r i o r t o missile

l i f t o f f (3/3% inch a l t i t u d e ) , an abort can be i n i t i a t e d
by radio commdnd and by hard l i n e which bypasses the
missile lockout relay via t h e missile umbilical.
C. A f t e r missile l i f t o f f , p r i o r t o missile umbilical

separation, an abort can be i n i t i a t e d by radio command,
by hard l i n e via missile umbilical and by t h e missile
auto-abort system.
a. After missile umbilical separation and p r i o r t o booster

cutoff, a n abort can be i n i t i a t e d by radio command and
by t h e missile auto-abort system.
e. After booster cutoff, a n abort can be i n i t i a t e d by radio

command.
3.12.5.3 ABORT SEQUENCE OFT THE PAD AND PRIOR TO TOWER SEZARKFION -
Upon receipt of an abort sequence from any one of t h e sources
outlined i n Paragraph 3.12.5.2.1, the capsule "MYDAY" light shall be i l l u m i -
nated, a booster engine cutoff command s e n t t o the booster and t h e capsule-
adapter clamp r i n g explosive bolts f i r e d through t h e "TWR NCYT SFP" contacts R -1
of t h e tower separation sensor relay, pennitting separatlon of t h e clamp r i n g
segments. A capsule adapter ring separation sensor shall' detect this-separatioi
and shall i n i t i a t e firing of t h e escape rocket which shall propel the capsule
f'rom the path of t h e booster. Simultaneously, the capsule adapter r i n g sepa- R -1
r a t i o n sensor shall energize t h e tower separation abort interlock r e l a y ( t h r o w
the F !'UR ROT SEP" contacts of the tower separation sensor) which shall command
the r a t e damping mode o f t h e ASCS and a l s o f i r e t h e retrograde rocket assembly
e j e c t o r b o l t f o r separation of the assembly. The retrograde assembly separa-
t i o n sensor shall energize a 5 second t i m e r which shall arm t h e ASCS accelerom-
eter switch f o r sensing of capsule conditions greater than O.O5g and t o provide
capsule stabilization. Capsule4lapter separation shall be detected by t h e
capsule adapter separation sensor relays which provide an interlock f o r t h e
output of t h e mximum a l t i t u d e sensor (time versus time computer). The maxi-
mum a l t i t u d e sensor shall compute a t i m e delay for abort tower separation
versus real t i m e beginning at time zero. This delay shall permit t h e capsule
t o reach a safe dynamic pressure before jettisoning t h e escape tower.
MAC 2211 CM (IO MAR 58)

3.12.5-3 ABORT SEQWCE OF'F TIE PAD AND PRIOR TO TOWW SEPARATION -
(Continued)
The time delay ( A T ) f o r tower separation with r e l a t i o n t o

t i m e of abort (TA) a f t e r time zero, shall be as follows:
AT, Sec. = 0.1855 TA + 7.0 0 6 TA R -1
The mximum a l t i t u d e sensor output shall i n q t i g t e f i r i n g of the

tower clamp r i n g explosive bolts, separating t h e clamp rings'egments. Tower
clamp r i n g separation shall be detected by a tower clamp r i n g separation sen- R -1
s o r which shall i n i t i a t e f i r i n g of t h e tower j e t t i s o n rocket which shall sepa-
rate t h e tower from t h e capsule. A tower separation sensor s h a l l t r a n s m i t a
separation s i g n a l w h i c h shall start a 3 second timer which upon runout, shall
arm t h e landing system, 21,000 feet dual barostat and 10,OOO feet dual baro- R -1
stat
3.12.5.4 -
ABORT SEQUENCE AFIER TOWER SEPARATION A n abort a f t e r tower
separation can occur up t o retrograde time-to-go (T-O +2%.3
seconds). This can be i n i t i a t e d by ground command abort signal G-1 o r by
ground corrrmand G - 5 . Following capsule separation, t h e abort s i g n a l from ground R -1
command abort signal G-1 shall cause t h e "MYDAY" l i g h t t o become illuminated,
supply a 5 second rate damping signal t o t h e ASCS and energize t h e "Retro-
a t t i t u d e " commend r e l a y w h i c h shall cause t h e s t a b i l i z a t i o n and control system
t o position t h e capsule i n t h e retrograde a t t i t u d e . Retrograde can then be
i n i t i a t e d by ground command G-5. The sequence shall p a r a l l e l that of a normal
Redstone mission as defined i n Paragraph 3.12.5.1, subparagraphs d2, a3 and ab,
except f o r reference times f'rorntime zero. ir
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EUECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM The e l e c t r i c a l power supply
system s h a l l consist of 6 b a t t e r i e s which comprise the main,
standby and isolated power supplies. Inverters shaJ.1 be used f o r conver-
sion of D.C. power t o A.C. power. The b a t t e r i e s shall be located between
Stations RX 12.00 and RX 21.625 and IX 12.00 and LX 21.625 (three on each
side) a t Station 2 113.50. All batteries shall have individual diode
reverse current protection f o r prevention of unnecessary power consumption
because of a weak o r f a u l t y battery. Each battery s h a l l be sealed a t sea
l e v e l pressure t o withstand a pressure of 14.7 p s i both i n t e r n a l l y and
externally, and s h a l l have a pressure r e l i e f valve f o r maintaining i n t e r n a l
gressure between 5 p s i and 14.7 p s i as required. The batteries s h a l l be
vented f o r release of gas only with vent l i n e s passing,through the large
pressure bulkhead and terminating i n the capsule skin j u s t a f t of the
bulkhead, such t h a t the gas vents overboard. No D.C. voltage monitoring
s h a l l be provided although voltage available shall be indicated by the D.C.
voltmeter located on the main instrument panel. E l e c t r i c a l loads s h a l l be
categorized as essential and nonessential and applied through separate
busses through separate fuse panels. In event of low battery voltage, the
nonessential bus automatically s h a l l be switched "off". The D.C. power
control system s h a l l be as depicted i n Figures 5a and 5b, Pages 47 and 48.
3.13.1 MAIN POWER SUPPLY -

The main power supply s h a l l consist of
three 3000 watt/hour s i l v e r zinc batteries, MAC No. 45-79707-17,
and one 1500 watt/hour s i l v e r zinc battery, MAC No. 45-79707-19. (See
Appendix I-C, I t e m 4 herein f o r e l e c t r i c a l components.) Terminal voltage of
these b a t t e r i e s s h a l l average approximately 24 v o l t s with a maximum of 29.6
v o l t s and a minimum of 18 v o l t s . The main b a t t e r i e s s h a l l be wired i n
p a r a l l e l with power inserted or withdrawn from the p a r a l l e l c i r c u i t by an
adjacent "on-off" switch. The main b a t t e r i e s s h a l l be capable of providing
power requirements f o r the mission as defined i n Paragraph 1.1.1 herein. One
of the 3000 watt/hour batteries (see Figure 5a) s h a l l provide power for the
special instrumentation required f o r the MR-1 mission.
3113.2 STANDBY POW - The standby power supply MAC No. 45-79707-19
s h a l l consist of one 1500 watt/hour s i l v e r zinc b a t t e r y with
voltage taps of 24, 18, 12 and 6 volts. The standby battery s h a l l have
capacity sufficient t o provide power t o capsule equipment f o r the duration
of the f l i g h t plus 5.0 hours f o r post landing components. Selection of'
automatic operation s h a l l be made by a switch provided on the main instrument
panel (see Paragraph 3.8.4.6) prior t o Xaunch. Selection of automatic mode
s h a l l i n s e r t standby power i n t o the main power supply system should a f a i l u r e
o r low voltage occur. A standby DC warning l i g h t shall become illuminated
a t t h i s time and all nonessential loads deprived of power. The standby
system s h a l l automatically continue t o supply power t o e s s e n t i a l loads, The
standby battery s h a l l have sufficient capacity t o provide a power source
f o r t h e rescue beacon and rescue voice communications.
M A C 231 CM (10 M A R 5 8 )
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ISOLATED POWER The i s o l a t e d power supply, MAC No. 45-79709-19,
Shall consist of one 1500 watt/hour s i l v e r zinc b a t t e r y with
v o l t a w taps of 24, 18, 12 and 6 volts. The i s o l a t e d b a t t e r y system s h a l l
have s u f f i c i e n t capacity t o provide power t o the pyrotechnic actuated devices
(see m a g r a p h 3.20), The ieolated bgttery shall supply power t o the audio
bus f o r rescue coarrmnlcatlons if the audio bus switch is placed i n t h e "€berg"
position prior t o launch on unmanned capsules. Isolated battery power s h a l l
be inserted Into t h e standby battery c i r c u i t i f t h e Isolated b a t t e r y switch
i s placed I n the "Standby" position p r i o r t o launch.
3013.3 A.C. FOWEXt SYSTEX -

The A.C. power system shall consist of
two main and one standby s t a t i c inverters and f i l t e r s ? for
conversion of 24 volt D.C. power t o 115 volts, s i n g l e phase, 400 cycles A.C.
power
3.13.3.1 MAIN A.C. POWER SYSTEM - The main A.C. power system shall con-
slst of one 250 V-tic inverter, MAC,No. 45-79709-1 and one
150 VA s t a t i c inverter, MAC No. 45-79709-3. The 250 VA i n v e r t e r shall be
mounted on the outboard side of Station LX U.625 above Station YO.00 and
t h e 150 VA inverter shall be mounted on t h e outboard side of Station LX 12.00
b e l 7 Station YO.00. The 250 VAinverter shall supply A.C. power t o the ASCS,
hoxdzon scanners, rate indicating system and humidity indicator and cabin
ldghts. The 150 YA inverter shall supply A.C. power t o t h e environmental
control system cabin fan. The i n v e r t e r s . s h a l l supply A.C. parer as specified
during the launch, coast and re-entry phases u n t i l O.O5g a t which point, the
150 VA inverter shall supply power t o the ASCS, e t c . and the 250 VA Inverter
s h a l l supply power t o t h e cabin fan.
3e 1 3 * 3 2 e STANDBY A.C. POWER - The standby A.C. power system shall con-
sist of one 250 VA statit Inverter, MAC No. 45-79709-1. The
standby inverter shall be mounted on the outboard side of Station LX U.625
above Station YO.00. The standby Inverter shall supply A.C. power t o the
ASCS or cabin fans, dependent upon t h e position of the standby inverter switch.
If t h e switch has been placed i n the "Auto" position, and a compound main
i n v e r t e r f a i l u r e should OCCW, t h e cabin fans s h a l l be supplied A.C. power
from the standby inverter. Upon failure of e i t h e r of t h e main inverters,
the appropriate c i r c u i t shall be de-energized and t h e standby inverter s h a l l
Supply A.C. power t o t h e equipment formerly powered by the main inverter.
3.13.4 -
ELEcTRIcAt ~NI?ECTIONS Design of the e l e c t r i c a l system shall
be such that there shall be no exposed e l e c t r i c a l connections
within the capsule to allow shorting by corrosive atmosphere and f l o a t i n g
debris.
3.13.4.1 -
IplBILICAI, CONNECTIOIVS In order t o maintain a f u l l y charged
condition on t h e batteries and t o provide power f o r ground
t e s t i n g of various systems within t h e capsule, external power shall be
supplled to t h e capsule p r i o r t o launching through an umbilical cable and
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disconnect assembly, MAC No. 45-79723-1. This cable shall be attached to
the &psUle mating receptacle through the open periscope door in accordance
w i t h MAC Drawing 45-00796. The mbllical ooupling device shall afford a
sewre and 8 positive connection at the capsule, capable of being released
b o a electrically by a solenoid release mechanism and manually by a lemyard
relesae as specified on MAC Drawing 45-79723.
It shall be the responsibility of the umbilical connection to

provide for the transfer of Freon 114 to the capsule at such a rate and
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM The comnnrnications system provided
aboard the Project Mercury No. 2 (MR-1) capsule shall be
similar t o the connrmnications equipment provided i n manned capsules, except
that i t s operation shall be pully automatic. Capsule No. 2 communications
system shall be in accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-85700 (-3U Assembly
per Appendix I-C herein, Item 7) and shall be compatible w i t h the Atlantic
Missile Range (AMR) ground station complex. The following communications
system6 shall be provided.
a. ~wo-way HZP/UMF voice c o m c a t i o n s
b. Command receivers - ground t o capsule
c. Telemetry equipment - capsule to-ground
d. C-bahd radar tracking beacon
e. S-band radar tracking beacon

f. HF/W - Rescue beacon
g. HI? rescue voice communication
h. UHF' backup voice communication
3.14.1 -
TWO-WAY VOICE COMUNICATIOI9s The two-way voice communications
system s h d l consist of an HF transmitter-receiver and UHF
transmitter-receiver. %e HF transmitter-receiver sha~.~. consist of an
amplitude modulated c r y s t a l controlled u n i t which shall operate on a 15.016
megacycle frequency W i t h a 5.0 watt output and 5 microvolt s e n s i t i v i t y f o r
10 db signal-to-noise ratio. This unit shall be progranmd t o receive only
during e x i t and re-entry (below approximately 200,000 f e e t a l t i t u d e ) t o avoid
blackout of communicatiqns because of ionization disturbances. The UHF
t r a n s m i t t e r r e c e i v e r shall conelst of an W l i t u d e modulated unit vhich shall
opcrate'on a 299.0 megacycle frequency With a 0.5 watt power output and
3.5 microvolt s e n s i t i v i t y for 10 db signal-to-noise r a t i o (see Paragraph
3.14.4.3.2),. One UHF tr&&tter-receiver shall be automatically keyed upon
i m p a c t by the recovery system impact seneor and shall operate continuous
t r a q n i s s i o n for direction rinding in the recovery phase. In this capsule,
t h e , m s e l e c t switch shall be preset i n the "Norm" position p r i o r t o
launch.
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3~ 4 . 1 . 1 AUDIO CENTER - The audio center s h a l l contain a voice con-
t r o l l e d transmit-receive r e l a y switch and associated c i r c u i t r y
t o activate the selected transmitter-receiver. The threshold l e v e l of the
VOX s h a l l be f i e l d adjustable and the URF transmitter shall be controlled
by the VOX from the playback tape recorder. (See Paragraph 3.15.2.2). The
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u n i t shall contain transistorized audio amplifiers f o r microphone and head-

phone c i r c u i t s , a voice f i l t e r f o r the cormnand receiver and associated
relays and switches.
3.14.2 COMMAND REZEIVERS AND DECODERS -

Two frequency modulated tran-
sistorized cormnand receivers similar t o m/DRW-l_?receivers
s h a l l be provided. Each command system shall provide a t o t a l of 20 decoder
outputs, consisting of 10 channels i n each of the receivers and 10 channels
i n each of the two decoders provided. Each command receiver s h a l l operate
on a frequency of 414.0 megacycles and s h a l l be compatible with FRW-2
ground command transmitters. The receivers s h a l l have a 5 microvolt sensi-
t i v i t y f o r s i a t a n e o u s f i v e (5) channel operation. The u n i t s shall have
decoder provisions f o r the retrograde rocket and satellite clock cormnands.
The command receivers shall accept and decode the following commands:
1) abort (G-1); 2 ) satellite clock r e s e t (G-4); and, 3) retrograde rocket
f i r e (G-5). The command receivers have the capability of receiving clock
reset commands, but the interim clock as specified i n Paragraph 3.8.4.1
cannot be reset. Verification of commands shall be telemetered. Receipt
of a ground command s h a l l be indicated by the amber ground command r e t r o
reset l i g h t located above the t e l e l i g h t sequencing and warning system (see
Paragraph 3.8.4.4).
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TELEMETRY Telemetry equipment t o be provided s h a l l be a high
frequency t e l e m e t r y transmitter, a low frequency telemetry
transmitter and power supplies. Data s h a l l be telemetered t o ground stations
t o provide necessary real t i m e information concerning the capsule, and l i f e
support system. Telemetry s h a l l afford backup i n t h e event t h a t onboard
data are not retrieved. Reliability s h a l l be obtained through the use of
two independent telemetry systems. For the b a l l i s t i c missions, both telem-
e t r y transmitters s h a l l operate continuously.
3.14.3.1 LOW FREQUENCY TE-RY -

TRANSMITTER The low frequency telem- R-1
e t r y transmitter shall operate on 228.20 megacycles with a
transmitted output of 3.3 w a t t s . This u n i t s h a l l transmit s c i e n t i f i c and
aeromedical information by means of 4 IRLG standard FM subcarriers, one con-
taining PAM modulation (10.5 kc subcarrier) which s h a l l provide 90 data
samples, each measured 1-1/4 times per second. This u n i t s h a l l be capable
of 4-1/2 hours continuous operation. R -1
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The high frequency
rtelemetry transmitter shall operate continuously on 259.7
megacycles with a transmitted power output of 3.3 watts. This u n i t shall
have the capability of transmitting a power output of 0.6 watts by a simple
ground modification required f o r conversion t o the lower power.
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I supplies s h a l l be provided, one f o r each transmitter. The power
supplies shall operate from the capsule D.C. poher supply;
3.14.3.4 -
TEIJWETRY LINE FILTER A telemetry l i n e f i l t e r shall be pro-
vided i n order t o a l l e v i a t e the p o s s i b i l i t y of activating
the command receivers spuriously. The l i n e f i l t e r s h a l l reduce conducted
RF energy being fed d i r e c t l y back from the high frequency telemetry trans-
m i t t e r i n t o the capsule wiring t o a l e v e l compatible with satisfac6ory system
vgcration.
3.14.4 THANSPONDXRS AND BEACONS
3.14.4.1 C-BCWD BEACON - The C-Eand radar tracking beacon s h a l l be corn-

I patible with the FPS-16 radar system. The C-Band beacon
transponder s h - u consist of a transistorized- receiver operating on a 5480.00
0 megacycle frequency and a transistorized transmitter (except f o r i t s magne-
t r o n ) operating on a 5555.00 megacycle frequency. The transponder input shall
be single pulse coded and shall'provide sufficient receiver s e n s i t i v i t y t o
normally a t t a i n a n 8 0 5 s t a t u t e mile (700 nautical mile) range a t o r b i t a l
altitude. Power output of this u n i t shall be 375 watts-peak.
3.14.4.2 -
S-BAND BEACON The S-Band radar tracking beacon s h a l l be corn-
patible with the SCR-584 Mod. I1 radar and the VERLORT long
range radar. The S-Band beacon transponder shall consist of a receiver
operating on a 2900.00 megacycle frequency and a transmitter operatine; on
a 2950.00 megacycle frequency. The transponder input s h a l l be single pulse
coded and shall provide sufficient receiver s e n s i t i v i t y t o normally a t t a i n
m 805 s t a t u t e mile (700 nautical miles) range a t o r b i t a l altitude. Power
output of t h i s u n i t shall be lo00 watts peak.
3.14.4.3 RECOVERY AIDS
3.14.4.3.1 -
HF[,UHF RESCUE BEACON The rescue beacon s h a l l f a c i l i t a t e
Acovery operations. This u n i t s h a l l be ad HF/uIIF/MCW pulse
modulated u n i t containing 243 megacycle SARAH rescue beacon and 8.364
megacycle M C W portion of the SEASAVE beacon. The KF beacon shall have a
transmitted power output of 1.0 watt and the UHF beacon shall have a
transmitted peak power output of 7.5 watts. The HF transmitting portion
of t h e rescue beacon shall be primarily f o r sky wave propagation and s h a l l
have s u f f i c i e n t range f o r sending a high frequency signal i n t o the
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ionosphere and returning t h i s signal t o scattered global l o c a l i t i e s f o r
purposes CLF establishing contaci, with randomly spaced, ground based direction
finding stations typical of those under the direction of the monitoring
Lureau of the FCC. The UHF transmitting portion of the rescue beacon shall
be prd-ily f o r establlahing contact with airborne search vehicles and
shall have a l i n e of sight range of a t l e a s t 200 nautical miles. The
€@/UHF rescue beacon shall receive i t s power from the 1500 watt/hour
isolated battery.
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RESCUE VOICE COMMUNICATIONS The rescue voice communications
system s h a l l consist. ofan" transmitter-receiver and a UHF
transmitter-receiver. The BF transmitter-receiver shall consistrof an ampli-
tyde modulated c r y s t a l controlled u n i t which s h a l l operate on a f5.016
.megacycle frequency w i t h a 1.0 watt power output and 5 microvolt s e n s i t i v i t y
f o r 10 dtt signal t o noise r a t i o . The UHF transmitter-receiver s h a l l consist
of an amplitude modulated u n i t yhich shall operate on a 299.0 megacycle
frequency w i t h a 0.5 w a t t power output a t the selected frequency and 3.5
microvolt s e n s i t i v i t y f o r 10 db signal-to-noise ratio.
3.14.5 COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL PANEL -

A comnmications control panel
shall be provided i n the lower right-hand corner of the instru-
ment panel. The control panel shall contain audio mixing circuitry, volume
controls f o r the HF, UHF and command receiver voice channels, 8 "morse code"
keying button f o r high frequency telemetry transmission control, and a
direction finding switch. The volume controls s h a l l be v e r t i c a l l y inounted.
3.111.6 -
AiWENXAS Antennas shall be provided f o r all communication
systehs. Antennas f o r each system s h a l l provide the required
coverage f o r each phase of the mission. Recovery system antennas s h a l l be
mounted i n such a manner a6 t o prevent 106s of signal from water or s a l t
spray. Multiplexers, diplexers, coaxial switches and miscellaneous RF com-
ponents shall be u t i l i z e d t o interconnect the various u n i t s and antennas
and t o minimize the number of antennas.
3.14.6.1 C AND S-BAND ANTENNA SYSTEM -

A C and S-Band antenna system
capable of operation during all phases of t h e mission s h a l l
be provided. The C and S-Rand Beacons shall be de-energized after impact
by a landing system dual i n e r t i a switch as indicated on t h e sequential
schematic, Figure 4, Page 43. This antenna system s h a l l be three flush
h e l i c e s f o r each of the two beacons t o provide omnidirectional coverage,
and shall include a power divider f o r each of the two beacons, and matched
cabling from the power dividers t o the antennas. Each antenna system s h a l l
be capable of separate o r simultaneous operation. The C and S-Band antennas
s h a l l be externally located in a band around the capsule conical section
near the Junction of the cylindrical recovery compartment.
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BICONICAL ANTENNA The biconical antenna s h a l l operate
during prelaunch, launch, o r b i t and re-entry phases of t h e
mission. This antenna s h a l l be incorporated i n t o the antenna housing, and
s h a l l be jettisoned a t 10,000 f e e t a l t i t u d e with the f a i r i n g . Through a
multiplexing system, the HF and UHF voice communications, both UHF command
receivers, and both telemetry transmitters s h a l l u t i l i z e t h e biconical
antenna.
3.14.6.2.1 MULTIPLEXER - A multiplexer s h a l l be provided t o permit simul-

taneous o r individual operation of HF/UHF transmitter-receivers,
high and low frecuency telemetry transmitters and both command receivers
using the biconical antenna. The multiplexer s h a l l be compatible w i t h the
UHF descent antenna f o r use a f t e r ejection of the biconical antenna. This
u n i t shall be located i n the capsule pressurized area.
3.14.6.3 - A descent antenna shall be provided

UHF DESCENT ANTENNA ARRAY
f o r omnidirectional coverage. This antenna s h a l l be capable
of simultaneous operation with both telemetry transmitters, UHF voice
transmitter-receiver, UHF rescue beacon and UHF connand receivers. The
descent antenna shall be located on the capsule parachute housing structure.
This antenna shall be tethered u n t i l after main ( o r reserve) chute deployment
t o prevent possible damage from the chute r i s e r s . This antenna s h a l l be
spring loaded and s h a l l be extended i n t o t h e e r e c t operating position after
a 16 second time delay from antenna f a i r i n g separation by means of a reefing
c u t t e r which s h a l l sever tie-down cord upon activation.
3.14.6.4 H F RESCUE AN'I'ENNA SYSTEM - Deleted R-1
3.14.6.5 -
HF DIPLEXER An HF diplexer s h a l l be provided f o r use during
the recovery phase t o connect the output of the HF portion of
the UHF/" rescue beacon and the HF rescue voice transmitter t o the HF
rescue antenna. The diplexer s h a l l be located i n the capsule pressurized R-1
area.
3.14.7 COAXIAL SWI"ES -

Two motor-operated coaxial switches s h a l l
be provided f o r switching from the biconical antenna t o the
UHF descent antenna upon main parachute deployment a t 10,000 f e e t and f o r
switching t o the UHF voice transmitter-receiver o r the UHF backup voice
transmitter-receiver.
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COAXIAL CABLES AND CONNECTORS Raythem type U-O83S, 12-233,
o r 12-234 coaxial cable shall be used f o r a l l interconnections
between the electronic equipment and antennas. Coaxial connectors shall be
of the miniature type.
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RECORDING EQUIPMENT Recording equipment meeting the require-
ments of Specifications MIL-E-5272A-1 and MIL-E-5bOB(ASG)
s h a l l be comprised of equipment as specified i n the following paragraphs
(see Appendix I - C y I t e m 9 herein). A satisfactory insolation technique shall
be employed t o avoid crosstalk or interference between systems being fed
from common pickups, Methods of data recording within the capsule s h a l l be
as noted below and as depicted i n Figure 6, Page 58 herein. I n addition
telemetry equipment f o r transmitting data from the capsule t o ground stations
s h a l l be provided as specified i n Paragraph 3.14.3.
a. PhotograFhic recording of instrument panel.
b. Photographic recording of earth and sky.
c. Photographic recording of cosmic ray collisions.
3.15.1 CAMERAS - Cameras s h a l l be provided as follows:

a. -
Instrument Observer Camera A 16 mm motor operated
camera i n accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-88704-3
shall be provided f o r observation and recording of
instrument displays. F i l m capacity of the instrument
observer camera s h a l l be 500 feet (20,000 frames) using
cronar base 16 rum f i l m , with a frame rate of 6 frames
per second generated by a signal from the data programmer.
This camera shall f b c t i o n continuously during the mission
as defined i n Paragraph 1.1.1. Lens aperture set a t f3.5 R-1
with shutter speed of 1/30 sec.
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Earth and Sky Observer Camera A 70 xn motor operated
camera i n accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-88706-1
s h a l l be provided f o r horizon observation. The earth
and sky camera shall be mounted so t h a t it s h a l l u t i l i z e
the cabin window located i n the forward lower right on
the capsule. The camera lens s h a l l be aimed a t a mirror
mounted on the camera t o r e f l e c t the view of the earth
and horizon through the window. F i l m capacity of the
camera s h a l l be 660 frames using 135 f e e t of MS 33525
cronar base 70 mm f i l m , with a frame rate of 10 frames
per minute generated by a signal from t h e data programmer.
This camera s h a l l function continuously during the mission
as defined i n Paragraph 1.1.1 herein. The camera s h a l l
contain an ~ 2 . 8Lens with f i l t e r attached, A t i m e r s h a l l
be incorporated within the camera t o record the t i m e each
exposure i s made. A noise f i l t e r s h a l l be provided t o
attenuate noise interference levels within acceptable
tolerances. Lens aperture set at f8 with shutter speed R- 1
of 1/500 secI
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3.15.2 TAPE RECORDER -

A tape recorder, MAC No. 45-88'707-901 shall be
provided f o r permanent data storage. The recorder s h a l l be
programmed t o function continuously during all phases of the mission and R-3.
s h a l l be deactivated by the landing system dual i n e r t i a switch upon impact.
The tape recorder s h a l l be compatible with the pulse duration modulation
system, subcarrier o s c i l l a t o r s (VCO) and d i r e c t recording mediums. This
u n i t s h a l l have seven heads for recording data a t a tape speed of 1-7/8 ips.
Tape capacity s h a l l be 3600 f e e t of 1/2 inch mylar base tape. A l i m i t switch
s h a l l be provided f o r interrupting power t o the recorder i n event of tape
breakage. Recording tracks shall be as follows:
Track No. 2 - Direct recording - VCO mixer output R-1
Track No. 3 - Direct recording of UHF voice below 3125 cps
Track No. 5 - Pulse recording - composite PDM signal from

Commutator/Keyer u n i t "B" (see Figure 6)
Track No. 6 - Pulse recording - composite PDM signal from R-1
Commutator/Keyer u n i t "A" (see Figure 6)
3.15.2.1 COMhfUTATED DATA RECORDING -
Two PDM/PAM commutator/keyer
systems, MAC No. 45-88'709-3, s h a l l be provided. These u n i t s
s h a l l commutate transducer data and shall supply PDM and PAM outputs. The
cownutator portion of each u n i t shall signal inputs a t a rate of 112-1/2
samples per second providing 90 d a t a samples, each measured 1-1/4 times
per second, producing a signal wave t r a i n . The PAM wave t r a i n output s h a l l
be transmitted t o the PAM/PDM converter. The PDM output s h a l l be supplied
t o a record amplifier which shall produce a signal capable of d i r e c t l y
driving a recorder head i n the tape recorder. The PAM output s h a l l be
transmitted t o ground s t a t i o n automatic decommutation equipment. Each u n i t
s h a l l have i t s own power t o provide required voltages.
3.15.2.2 PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDER -

Two playback recorders, Mohawk
"Midgetape" mdel 400, s h a l l be provided i n accordance with
MAC Drawing No. 45-88104-1. These recorders s h a l l have prepared messages
recorded a t timed intervals. The messages s h a l l be programmed f o r i n t e r -
mittent operation such t h a t as one u n i t becomes operative, the other s h a l l R- 1
be s i l e n t .
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REVISED MODEL- Mercury Capsule
3015.3 -
COSMIC RAY FILM PACK Four photographic recorders of cosmic
ray c o l l i s i o n s shall be i n s t a l l e d i n the capsule. These shall
be f'urnished by NASA and s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d a t the launch s i t e (see Appendix
I-A)
34.4 -
DATA PROGRAMMER A data programmer, MAC No. 45-88710-5 shall
be provided t o program continuous operation of the instrument
observer camera and the earth and sky camera a t t h e i r respective frame rates.
The MAC No. 45-88710-5 programmer s h a l l contain c i r c u i t r y provisions f o r
programming an astronaut observer camera, which shall not be provided i n
Capsule N o . 2.
3015.5 SOUND AND VIBRATION MEASURING SYSTEEils -

A sound l e v e l measur-
ing system, MAC No. 45-88713-1, shall be provided. This
system s h a l l consist of a piezoelectric/diaphragm type microphone which
s h a l l pick up pressure levels from 110 t o 140 decibels i n a frequency range
of 37 t o 9600 cps. It i s anticipated t h a t the sound pressure l e v e l during
the launch phase may be approximately 135 decibels. Vibration measurements
s h a l l be recorded by the vibration measuriq system, MAC No. 45-88714-3.
This system s h a l l consist of a piezoelectric transducer f o r vibration pickup
i n a frequency range of 10 t o 2000 cps, and a vibration amplifier f o r
increasing the output of the transducer t o a l e v e l compatible with the
vibration and acoustical analyzer, MAC No. 45-88711-1. This analyzer s h a l l
accept and convert acoustical and vibration data t o amplitude vs frequency
signals f o r recording as indicated i n Figure 6.
3.15.6 -
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED SUBCARRIER OSCILLATORS Voltage controlled
o s c i l l a t o r s as indicated i n Figure 6 and Appendix 1-12, Item 9, R- 1
s h a l l be provided. PAM outputs from the commutators, ana pitch, r o l l and
yaw signals from the r a t e package s h a l l apply instrumentation data voltages
t o the subcarrier o s c i l l a t o r s .
3.15.6.1 -
COMPENSATING OSCILLATORS A compensating fixed frequency
o s c i l l a t o r s h a l l be provided f o r monitoring tape recorder
wow and f l u t t e r . This s h a l l be adjusted t o operate a t 3125 cps with an
adjustable voltage output.
3.15.6.2 MIXER AMPLIFIW - One mixer amplifier s h a l l be provided f o r R- 1

each commutator/keyer . Through the Zener Diode power supply
24 v o l t s D.C. from the capsule power source s h a l l be converted t o 6 v o l t s
D.C. f o r use by the subcarrier oscillators. One mixer MAC No. 45-88700-55
s h a l l mix and amplify o s c i l l a t o r outputs t o telemetry transmitter "B" only.
The other mixer MAC No, 45-88217-lB, shall mix and amplify o s c i l l a t o r outputs
t o telemetry transmitter "A" and i n addition by means of a f i l t e r reduce the
10.5 kcps mixer output t o a level more compatible with the inputs of the tape
recorder. A subcarrier output signal of 3.125 kcps s h a l l be eliminated from
telemetry transmitter "A" input t e r m f d by bypassing the transmitter output
i n the MAC No. 45-88217-1B.
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3.16 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS - Navigational aids such as a chartboard,

maps, hand computer and tables, normally provided f o r
astronaut manual navigational procedures shall not be provided i n Capsule
No. 2, w i t h the exception of t h e periscope as described below.
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PERISCOPE An optical periscope, MAC No. 45-86701-7, shall
be provided. (See Appendix I-C, Item 3.18 herein.) This
u n i t shall be.located t o p a r t i a l l y support the instrument panel (see Para-
graph 3.8.3) such t h a t i t s display appears i n t h e lower center of t h e
instrument panel. This i n s t a l l a t i o n s h a l l provide an o p t i c a l reference
point a t FZ 135.59> TY 5.780 and X0.00 s t a t i o n l i n e s , based upon an astro-
n a u t ' s eye reference point at FZ 118.20, TY 22.82 and Rx 1.28. I n t h i s
capsule periscope i n s t a l l a t i o n , the eye distance s h a l l be approximately
0.75 inch shorter than that of manned capsule i n s t a l l a t i o n . The periscope
shall provide an 8 inch diameter c i r c u l a r display with t h e image plane
inclination a t approximately 45 degrees from the YO.00 axis. The periscope
c i r c u l a r display s h a l l provide t h e following:
a. Outer view of t h e horizon c i r c l e .
b. Center downward view of t h e spherical earth. R -1
c. High and low magnification of t h e center view of the

point where the v e r t i c a l i n t e r s e c t s the e a r t h ' s surface. ,
The l o w magnification s h a l l provide a.175 degree minimum R -1
f i e l d angle. The high magnification s h a l l provide a
center f i e l d of view of 19 degrees maximum w i t h magnifi- R-1
cation increased accordingly. Magnification view s h a l l
be preset p r i o r t o f l i g h t .
d o Target index located i n the center f o r d e f i n i t i o n of

earth position r e l a t i v e t o intersection of v e r t i c a l
w i t h the earth's surface.
e. Adjustable a l t i t u d e indices and v i s u a l a l t i t u d e indication.
f. Attitude indices f o r indication of p i t c h and r o l l a t t i t u d e s .
g. -43 degree retrograde pitch a t t i t u d e fixed indices.

h. Fixed r e t i c l e lines s h a l l be provided f o r earth and sky
camera f i e l d of view when capsule i s aligned t o v e r t i c a l .
i. Fixed r e t i c l e lines f o r alignment of the capsule normal

axis w i t h t h e earth v e r t i c a l .
j A -14' 30' true v e r t i c a l index on upper portion of display.
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k. D r i f t indices and d r i f t set scale f o r capsule orientation
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longitudinal axis. The sun-moon index control tab s h a l l i
not be provided with t h i s i n s t a l l a t i o n . A high density
sun f i l t e r shall be provided f o r viewing of the sun with-
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111. Clear, yellow and two neutral density optical f i l t e r s .

These shall be manually selected i n inanned capsules which I
shall have clear, yellow neutral density and red f i l t e r s . I
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access door s h a l l extend o r retract automatically. Automatic extensioi? and
r e t r a c t i o n shall occur i n l e s s than 5 s e c p d s each. An amber 1i&t locttL*.:ci
on the upper l e f t of the periscope display shall illuminate a t C.KQ’ tiix i i 1 i ~ ~ i
t h e lover o p t i c a l portion of the periscope i s i n any position between locked I
extehded and locked retracted i n t4e retract cycle.
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assembly may be as high as 110 watts maximum i n l i e u 60 watts as required i

in o r b i t a l missions.
3.16.1.1 PEIIISCOPE C O N T R O E -
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’I e. Two-position (high and low) magnification change )

knob not provided oli this periscope installation- )
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installation.
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REPORT 6603-2
REVISED 196l ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
a REVISED MODELMesCUy Capsfie
3 *17 -
LANDING AND POST LANDING SYSTEMS A capsule landing system
i n accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-41700 shall be provided,
consisting of components tabulated i n Appendix I-C herein, I t e m 10. The
landing system shall include two independent parachute systems, sequencing
control system, and post landing equipment. All parachutes, harnesses and
parachute bags as specified herein shall be shipped d i r e c t l y t o the launch
s i t e where they w i l l be Government inspected and packed.
3.17.1 -
LANDING SYSTEM The landing system shall consist of a
primary system comprising a main parachute, a drogue para-
chute, and associated sequencing controls; and a reserve system comprising
6 i-eseyce p&-scpl-i$e, 6 pile* paiich-u$e, a d associzted seq-ueGciEgco-iiti-ols,
The landing system sequencing controls s h a l l be armed by the tower separation
sensor. For aborted missions, a programmed time delay of a minimum of three
(3) seconds shall provide a sufficient time lapse required f o r various ~ u n c -
t i o n a l sequences during the abort maneuver.
3 *171.1 -
DROGUE PARACHUTE SYSTEbrl A s i x (6) foot diameter conical
ribbon type drogue parachute assembly w i t h a t h i r t y (30)
foot bridle length, shaJ.l be provided f o r an adequate dynamic s t a b i l i t y and
deceleration during the re-entry phase. The drogue chute shall be constructed
of cotton, nylon and dacron materials and shall be designed f o r a m i c
pressure of 116 pounds per square foot considering deployment a t a geometric R-1
pressure of 40,000 feet. The drogue chute shall be stowed i n a drogue chute
bag. This assembly, a chaff packet, compatible w i t h C and S band radar, and
a mortar sabot shall be located i n the drogue mortar tube. A t 21,000 f e e t R -1
barometric pressure a l t i t u d e , a barostat (aneroid pressure switch) s h a l l
receive s t a t i c pressure from a s t a t i c plenum chamber and convert it t o an
e l e c t r i c a l signal which shall be transmitted to a cartridge squib located
under the mortar tube, i n i t i a t i n g a gas charge. The gas charge s h a l l force
the mortar sabot, and drogue chute assembly from the mortar tube causing
the chute t o deploy. The drogue chute s h a l l be a t t a c h e d t o the antenna
f a i r i n g by a +riser arrangement and s h a l l be released by ejection of the
antenna fairing.
3 -17-1-2 -
MAIN PARACKUTE SYSTEM The main parachute assembly shall be
a sixty-three ( 6 3 ) foot diameter reefed (I2 percent f o r 4
seconds) ring-sail tm parachute designed t o provide a s t a b i l i z e d sinking
speed of t h i r t y (30) f e e t per second a t f i v e thousand ( 5 0 0 0 ) feet a l t i t u d e
f o r a two thousand one hundred sixty (2l60) pound capsule. The main para-
chute of nylon material shall be designed and constructed t o withstand shock
loads encountered at t e n thousand (10,000) feet deployment a l t i t u d e at
v e l o c i t i e s up t o 164 knots equivalent air speed. It shall be considered
that there has been no velocity decrement occasioned by drogue chute deploy-
ment, so t h a t drogue chute f a i l u r e cases s h a l l be campletely covered.
MAC 251 CM ( i o MAR sa)
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REVISED 6 February 1961 ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI

REPORT 6603-2
REVISED MODEL-Mercury Capsule
3.17.1.2 MAIN PARACHUTE SYSTEN - (Continued)
The main parachute s h a l l be s t a r e d i n the cylindrical recovery compartment

a f t of t h e conical afterbody and i t s riser s h a l l be connected t o the antenna
f a i r i n g so t h a t upon i t s ejection, t h e main chute shall be deployed. A
parachute deployment bridle, fabricated from 750 pound tubular nylon webbing, R-1
s h a l l be attached t o the apex of the parachute i n such a manner t h a t t h e
loads encountered upon parachute deployment shall be distributed symmetrically
about the apex. This s h a l l take place a t t e n thousand (10,000) f e e t geometric 2-1
pressure a l t i t u d e as sensed by a barostat (aneroid pressure switch). The
barostat shall transmit an e l e c t r i c a l f i r i n g signal t o the antenna f a i r i n g
ejector assembly subsequently ejecting the antenna f a i r i n g . The barostat shall
a l s o i n i t i a t e opening of the reaction control system pitch and yaw high t h r u s t
chambers; extension of the periscope f o r two hundred (200) seconds; and, arm-
i n g of t h e impact sensor (dual i n e r t i a switch) after a tweleve (12) second
t i m e delay. Upon separation of the antenna fairing, the main chute ejector
gas generator assembly shall be e l e c t r i c a l l y i n i t i a t e d , and shall produce
gas f o r injection i n t o the main parachute ejector bag, which, w i t h the
antenna fairing, s h a l l e j e c t the main chute pack from the recovery compart-
ment. A s t h i s occurs, the main chute shall p u l l out of t h e main chute deploy-
ment bag, releasing the antenna fairing, drogue chute and bag. A t the time
of main chute ejection, a SOFAR bomb, preset f o r sound ranging at a depth of
twenty-five hundred (2500) feet, s h a l l be ejected. (See Paragraph 3.17.2.1. )
Separation of the a n t e y a fairing s h a l l energize t h e cabin a i r i n l e t and
exhaust valve "open" c i r c u i t f o r ventilation i n low a l t i t u d e abort maneuvers;
energize t h e 243 m c SARAH rescue beacon; de-energize the ASCS; switch from
the bicone antenna t o the UHF descent antenna; and, simultaneously energize
a 60 second time delay relay and power and control relay which shall open
t h e reacton control system pitch and yaw high l e v e l thrust chambers t o
expire H202 u n t i l runout of the time delay relay. Gore colors of the main
parachute shall be natural and international orange a l t e r n a t e l y arranged.
3.17.1.3 - The p i l o t parachute s h a l l be a f l a t

PILOT PARACHUTE R-1
circular type, seventy-two (72) inch diameter parachute w i t h
a 30 foot bridle length. Construction shall be of nylon cloth, w i t h nylon
webbing and cord, designed for deployment i n event of f a i l u r e of the drogue
and main parachutes. T h i s system shall be inoperative i n Capsule No. 2 by
detection of t h e r i s e r load sensor.
M A C 231 CM ( 1 0 M A R 5 8 )
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REVISED :
3.17.1.4 RESERVE PARACHUTE -

The reserve parachute assembly shall be
a sixty-three (63) foot diameter reefed ring-sail type para-
chute i d e n t i c a l i n design, construction and reefing t o the main parachute.
The reserve parachute shall be stowed i n the cylindrical recovery compartment.
I n a normal landing sequence where the reserve chute has not been deployed, R-1
the reserve chute s h a l l be ejected from the capsule through t h e "rescue aids"
toggle switch (P-15) which shall be set i n the "Post Landing" (closed) position
p r i o r t o launch. f i i s action shall take place after a twelve (12) second
time delay (armed upon sensing antenna separation) has closed energizing a
dual i n e r t i a switch which shall energize the closed "Rescue Aids" circuitry.
3.17.2 POST LANDING SYSTEN -

The post landing system s h a l l include
one SOFAR bomb, dye marker package, and i n e r t i a switches f o r
actuation of equipment essential t o recovery.
3.17.2.1 SOFAR BOMB - Two SOFAR bombs s h a l l be installed. One SOFAR

bomb, armed f o r sound ranging at 2500 f e e t depth, shall be
ejected a t main parachute deployment. The second bomb located i n the cabin
area s h a l l be armed f o r sound ranging at 3000 f e e t .
3.17.2.2 DYE MARKER -

A dye marker packet assembly s h a l l be provided
0 t o aid i n visual location during the search phase. I n a
normal landing sequence, the dye marker s h a l l be ejected a f t e r reserve chute R- 1
ejection and impact on t h e water. The dye marker shall be yellow-green i n
color and shall be packaged i n a water soluble container attached t o t h e
capsule by a retainer l i n e .
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
REVISED
REVISED
3.17.2.3
6 February 1961
SMOKE GENERATOR
- ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
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No smoke generators shall be provided
REPORT
i n t h e recovery system. However, i n s t a l l a t i o n provisions

f o r five generators remain i n this capsule.
GGo3-2
3.17.2.4 RECOVERY FLASHING LIGHT -

A high i n t e n s i t y flashing recovery
l i g h t i n accordance w i t h MAC Drawing No. 45-86702-3 s h a l l
be provided. Flashing r a t e o f the l i g h t s h a l l be a t least f i f t e e n (15)
flashes per minute a t an intensity which s h a l l be v i s i b l e below twelve
thousand (12,000) feet a t a distance of approximately f i f t y ( 5 0 ) nautical
m i l e s on a starlit moonless night a t a r e l a t i v e humidity of a t l e a s t ninety
( 9 0 ) percent. The l i g h t shall have s e l f -contained b a t t e r i e s .
3 17-2.5 IMPACT SENSOR - The impact sensor (dual i n e r t i a switch)

s h a l l i n i t i a t e t h e following functions:
a. I n i t i a t e main parachute disconnect.
b. I n i t i a t e the reserve parachute ejector and disconnect

and the p i l o t parachute deployment gun. The rescue
aids switch (P-15) shall be s e t i n the closed position
p r i o r t o launch f o r actuation of these.
a C. Deleted R- 1
d. Energize SEASAVE beacon.
e. Energize HF rescue transceiver.
f. Energize UHF u n i t f o r continuous transclission f o r

direction finding.
g * S t a r t recovery flashing l i g h t .
h. De-energize excess communications and instrumentation.
i. Arm a 5 second time delay which s h a l l be energized by

the closed rescue aids switch c i r c u i t . R-1
a
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
DATE
REVISED
2 -J M'DONNELL
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
G& PAGE
REPORT 6601-2
65
A REVISED MODEL-Mercury Capsule
3.18 HANDLING PROVISIONS -

A hoisting loop assembly, MAC No.
&5-3U88-gOl, shall be provided f o r capsule pick-up by h e l i -
cdpter. The loop s h a l l be attached t o t h e recovery compartment s t r u c t u r a l
assembly by two h o i s t loop support f i t t i n g s . The hoist loop s h a l l be con-
s t r u c t e d of 9,000 pound c a m c i t y dacron webbing with a f i b e r g l a s p l a s t i c
spring strap sewn i n t h e dacron t o cause t h e loop t o e r e c t upon ejection of
t h e antenna f a i r i n g . Two auxiliary hoisting f i t t i n g s , MAC No. 45-32068-1,
located at capsule s t a t i o n l i n e 2123.00, s h a l l be provided.
3.19 SuppoKT EQUIFMENT -Support equipment f o r Mercury capsule

shall be Bs separately negotiated i n CCP Series 52.-
2.26 - P y > + & ~ & i i i ~de\%ces iii E C C G ~ - & U C ~ k i t h XAC

mmmmmrnt?nn
cinvIcIu-uu~a
Drawing No. 45-72001 (-2 Assembly as specified i n Appendix I-C,
Item 11 herein) s h a l l be provided f o r t h e following:
a. Umbi lic a l di scome c t
b. Capsule-adapter clamp r i n g separation
c. Tower clamp ring separation
d. Retro package release

l
e. Parachute deployment and disconnect
f. Antenna f a i r i n g ejection
g. Sound ranging and f i x i n g (SOFAR)

h. Rescue antenna extension
i , 'Snorkel valve actuation
Wrotechnics with the exception of snorkel valve squibs s h a l l be insta--ed

a t t h e launch s i t e .
4.0 QW\LIFICATION
4.1 -
Qualification of e m p e n t and subsystems
MAC QUALIFICATION
shall be accomplished by MAC o r by subcontractors under MAC
&rection as defined i n MAC Report 6495 and i n component specification control
drawings. Qualification s t a t u s of p a r t s shall be as tabulated i n MAC Drawing
No. 45-00003, as of 22 June 1960.
M A C P S I CM ( 1 0 MAR I O )
R'EklSED
REVISED
4.2 NASA QUAT,IFICA!F.IOH -

The capsules supplied by the contractor
will be used i n a qualificatdon f l i g h t t e s t program t o be
conducted by t h e NASA. The capsule and i t s systems shall demonstrate
satisfactory perf'ormance within the framework of t h i s specification. This
qualification program will have 86 i t s f i n a l obJective the accomplishment of
the misslone desckibed i n Paragraph 1 . 1 . l h e r e i n and launching of a manned
capsule i n t o a semi-permanent orbit and subsequent safe recovery t o t h e sur-
fece of the earth at a designated time ang'or position through the use of
retrograde thrust and aerodynamic drag.
5.0 TESTING
5.1 MAC T,FSTING -
The contractor shall undertake structural, aero-
dynsmic, hydrodynamic, eguipnent, compatibility, acceptance,
and emluat$on t e s t s 8s r e q u i r e d i n support of the capsule development program.
5.2 ,,' XASA TSSrI'NG -

A program of research and development flight
t e s t i n g of the capsule will be undertaken by the NASA. T h i s
~I?o@Vmwill Include f u l l - s c a l e flight t e s t e of sirnglified capsules of which
Ce~peuI.8No, 2 described herein shall be u t i l i z e d i n Mercury-Redetone Test
Shot No. 1.
6.0 DEFmIT1oIos -
NASA Rational Aeronautice and Space Administration
MAC McDonnell Aircraft. Corporation
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N o d land impact Landing i n the v l c i n i t y of the launching
. psd at Cape Canamral. T h i s local t e r r a i n shall be
studlee 60 that the soil characteristics ueed In
landing calculations will represent conservative
values for a large percentage of the p o s e l b i l i t i e s .
.
Wind drift and parachute swing w e e used will be
based on probability studies
MAC 2 3 1 CM ( 1 0 M A R 5 0 )
U
LMODEL-Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I - A
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature
1 4* Film Pack, Cosmic Ray
2 l* SOFAR Bomb, 2500 f t . depth
3 l* SOFAR Bomb, 3000 f t . depth

4 1* Chaff Package R-1
APPENDIX I-B
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - GOVERNMENT 1NSTAIJ;ED

Not Used
*To Be I n s t a l l e d A t Launch S i t e .
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 0 )
~
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
GENERAL
IDEBI'IFICATION
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Item Q ~ Y Nomenclatm e M C NO.
1 1 General Assembly, Mercury 45-00001-7

Including :
1.1 1 S t r u c t u r a l Assembly, Pylon 45-31001-305 R -1
1.2 1 Antenna Assembly, Communi - 45-31003-3

cations
1.3 1 Capsule Assembly 45-32000-3

1.3.1 1 S t r u c t u r a l Assembly, 45-32001-301
Capsule
1.3.1.1 1 S t r u c t u r a l Assembly, Conical 45-32002-301

Section
1.3.1.1.1 2 Window Assembly, Capsule 45-35010-1

Inner
1.3.1.2 1 S t r u c t u r a l AssenJ>ly, 45-32003-1

Cylindrical Section
1.302 1 Shingle Installat ion, 45-32245-307

Capsule
103.3 1 Insulation I n s t a l l a t i o n 45-32038-1

1.3.4 1 Heat Sink, Beryllium (BE) 45-32051-3
Including: (MIR: 14747)
1.3.4.1 6 Shim 45-32051-9

1.3.4.2 2 H e l i -Coil I n s e r t - Corp .
1.3.4.3 48 Heli-Coil I n s e r t - Heli-Coil Corp.
3591- k N -375
MAC zag CM (IOMAR 5s)

1
DATE 2 June 1960 MfDONNELL L/ 4- PAGE 69
6603-2
REVISED 6 February 1961 REPORT
CONTRACTOR F"ISHED EQUIPMENll - COKCRACTOR INSTALLED

GENWAL (Continued)
-
Item Q~Y* Nomenclature M4C No. Mfg. No.
1-3-5 48 Bushings 45-32053-3

1.3.6 1 Door Assenibly, Periscope 45-32091-1
1.3.7 1 Pin, Periscope Door Hinge 45-32093-3
1.3.8 2 Window Assembly, Capsule 45-35025-1
Outer
1.4 1 Adapter Assembly, Redstone 45-33600-1

1.5 1 System Installation, Recovery 45A1001-302
(See Item 10)
1.6 1 Rocket Installation, Retro- 45-50001-1

grade (See Item 2)
1.6.1 6 Spacer, Adjusting Retro 45-50014-5

1.6.2 3 Retention Assembly, Retro- 45-72030-301
grade Package
1.7 1 Rocket Installation, Escape 45-51001-301

(See Item 2)
1.7.1 1 Escape Rocket Assembly 45 -51002 -303

1.7.1.1 1 B a l l a s t , Nose 45-51010-301
1.7.1.2 2 Fairing, Rocket Junction 45-51022-3
Box Lug
1.7.1.3 2 Fairing, Escape Rocket, 45-51023-1

Tunnel Wiring
1.7.1.4 1 Spike Assembly, Aerodynamic 45-51017-1 R -1

Ballasted
MAC 2S1 CM (IO MAR 5 8 )

APPENDIX I-C
CONIIRACI'QR FUREJISHED EQUIPMEI?I' - CONTMCI'OR INSTAILED
GENERAL (Continued)
IDE3WIFI CATION
-
It e m &ty* Nomen c l a t ure MAC No. Mfg. No.
1.8 1 System Installation, k n u a l
"-.-L-.-l -
45-61001-3 -
bwIlbrwIs
1.8.1 1 H202 System I n s t a l h t i o n 45-61075-3 -
MAC P S I CM (10 MAR 5 8 )

W I
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REVISED MODEL -
Mercury Capsule
' A-M I-C

CONTRACTOR FURNISIIED E Q U I m - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
GENEFU (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item QtY Nomenclature MAC No.
1.9 1 System InstallatIon, Reaction 45-62001-17

Controls (See Item 5)
1.9.1 1 Installation, Antenna Kite 45-62003-1
1.9.2 1 h e Burization In8tallat ion, 45-62010-3
Reaction Controlrr, Manual
and Automatic I
- 1
1.9.3' 1 Pressurlzation Installation, 45-62010-5

Reaction Controls, Manual
and Automatic
a 1.9.4 1 Fuel Installation, Reaction

Control
45-62040-7
1.905 1 Installatioh, Mln. "K" Insul- 45-62049-1

ation, Reaction Control8
1.10 1 System Instdllation, Pyro- 45-72001-2
technics (See Item 11)
1.10.1 1 W e u e Installation, Stability 45-0434-301
1.10.2 1 Clamp (Ring, Capsule-Adapter 45-72010-3
1.10.3 1 Installation, Antenna Fairing' 45-72020-303
EJec tor
/ ,
-&1
*
.1'0,4 1 Installation, Retaining Ring, 45-72040-1
Pylon to Capsule
1.10.5 1 Installation, Eknergency , 45-72050-1
Controls (Manual)
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1.11 1 Electrical Installation, 45-77000-1
Escape Rocket
i
e
MAC 231 CM ( I O MAR 501
APPENDIX I - C
COMIRACI'OR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
GEmERAL (Continued)
IDEmTIF'ICATION
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC No.
1.12 1 Electrical Installation, 45 -77001-1

TXrl rrn
4. J . L U I S

Antenna Fairing
1.14 1 E l e c t r i c a l I n s t a l l a t ion, 45-78000 -1

K d s e c t ion
1.15 1 Electrical Installation, 45 -7W01-1

Heat Sink
1.16 1 E l e c t r i c a l I n s t a l l a t ion, 45-78002-305

Retrorocket
Adapter R e d s t one
1.18 1 Equipment I n s t a l l a t i o n 45 $0003
Cabin 2 (See Items 3, 4,
5, 6 , 71 8 and 9 )
1.18.1 1 Equipment I n s t a l l a t i o n , R .H. 45-81002-1
Console
1.18.2 1 k i n Instrument Panel 45 -81000-909
1.18.3 1 Panel Assembly, L.H. 45 -81010 -309
Console
1.18.4 1 Mirror Assembly, Earth and 45-86014-1
Sky Camera
1.18.5 1 Cover Plat e , Instrument 45 -81017-1 R -1
bunting
REVISED REPORT 6603-2
REVISED MODELMercury Capsule
APPENDIX, I-C
CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPME" - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
GENERAL (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
1.19 1 Instrumentation hstqalla+,ion, 45-88510-1 ------
Special (See Item 9)
1.19.1 1 Pallet Assembly

1.19.2 1 Crushable Suppon. Assembly
1119.3 1 Crushable Support Assembly
1.19.4 1 Crusheble Support Assembly
1.19.5 1 CrushabLe Support Assembly
1.19.6 1 Cmehsble S-rt Aasembly
DATE 2 June 1960 PAGE ' I 3
U
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUI-T - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
ROCmT INSTALLATIONS
IDENTIFICA!I'ION
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Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
2 Capsule Rocket Instal-

lations
2.1 3 Rocket Assembly, 45-50700-13 -----

Retrograde, consisting
of:
2.1.1 1 Rocket, Retrograde 45- 50700- 3 Thiokol :

TE-316
2.1.1.1 1 Pressure Switch
2.1.2 1 Heater Assembly 45- 50702- 11 cox: 6005-11
2.1.3 1 Heater 45- 50702-7 COX: 6005-7
2.1.4 1 Temperature Control Unit 45 -50702-13 -----

2.2 3 Rocket, Posigrade 45 -50701- 3 Atlantic -
Research :
D2076 3
2- 3 1 Rocket, Escape System 45 -51700- 3 Grand-Central:

477-80100
2.4 1 Rocket, Pylon Jettison 45- 51701-15 Atlantic - R-1

Research :
E-22851
M A C 131 C M (IO M A R 5 8 )
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DATE &ne 1
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REVISED
ST. LOUIS, M I S M I REPORT 6603-2
REVISED : ~- MODEL-Mercury Capsule
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Item iik Nomenclature MAC NO.
3 Airborne Equipnmt,
Consisting of:
3.1 1 Longitudinal Accelerometer 45-81702-9 Burton: 2 0 6 ~ ~

(See Paragraph 3.8.4.3)
3.2 1 Altimeter 45-81704-5 Kollsman

Instruments:
A 33841-10-001
3- 3 1 Clock (See Paragraph 3.8.4a) 45-81059-1 ---I-
3.4 1 D.C. Voltmeter 45-81716-

3 Weston ,
Instrument :
183537
3.5 1 DOC. Ammeter 45-81717-3
I
3*6 1 A. C. Voltmeter 45-81718-3 ’ Weston

Instrument:
183539
3.7 1 Indicator, Auto-Man Fuel 45-81719-7 Weston
Instrument:
183540
3.8 1 Transducer (PI tch) 45-817a-5 Minneapolis-
Honeywell
GG 134A-1
(MRR- 129JA22)
3-9 1 Transducer (Roll) 45-81721-7 Minneapolis-
Honeywell
GG 134A-2
(MRR-129JA22)
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 0 )
:
DATE 2 June1960 MFDONNELL L F PAGE 75
REVISED 6 February 1961 REPORT 6603 -2
MODEL @rcury Capsule
0 REVISED
i APPEmDIX I-C
C O ~ C C O R - F U R N I SEQUIPMEXi!
~ - CONTRACTOR INSTAKED
AIRBORNE EQUIP= (Continued)
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
3.10 1 Transducer (YAW) 45 -81721 -9 Minneapol-s -

Honeywell
GG 134A-3
(MElR-UgJA22)
3.11 1 Indicator, Angular Rate 45 -81721 -11 Minneapolis -
and Attitude (See Para- Honeywell
graph 3.8.4.2) JF 282A-1
3.12 1 Earth Path Indicator (See 45 -81722 -3 Minneapolis -

Paragraph 3.8.4.5) Honeywell
a DJG 28OA-1
Series A5
3.13 Deleted R -1
3.14 1 Indicator, (~ual)o2 45-83706-5 Weston

Quantity Instrument :
183541
3.15 1 Indicator, Cabin Pressure 45 -83707 -3 Kollsman
Instrument:
A 33681-10-00.1
3.16 1 Indicator, Cabin A i r Tem- 45 -83708 -3 Weston

perature Instrument :
183513
3-17 1 Indicator, Humidity 45 -83712 -3 Minneapolis -
Honeywell
JG 284A-1
Series 4 R -1
a
MAC 251 CM (10 MAR 5 8 )
REPORT i;,O. LZ 2
REVISED ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI . --_I__
APPWDM I-c
CONIRACTOR-F"1SHED EQUI-T - CWEiACTOR INS'DGUD
AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT (Continued)

IDENTIFICATION
-
Item, Nomenclature MAC NO* awe. No.
3.18 Periscope (See Paragraph 45-86701-7 Perlrin- Elnler
3.16.1) 539-0103
:L29-fii,u9j
(KRR 1OJA;)
' 3.19 2 Horizon Scanner (See J+5-87r(02-3 I3: Lriie s Lki&i.l1ecl*-

Paragraph 3.10.2) inL;: l ; - l j O
3.20 1 Indicator, Coolant Quantity 45-83701-3 We s ton

Instrment:
183543
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CON'IRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
ELECTRICAL
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item QtY Nomenclature MAC No.
4 E l e c t r i c a l Equipment,
consisting o f :
4.1 Diode Panel Assembly, 45-78012-301

Power System Control
4.2 Relay Panel Assembly, 45-78016-1

Instrumentation Control

Power System Control
4.4 Relay Panel Assembly, Launch, 45-78084-27

Orbit and Escape Sequential


4.7 Deleted E- 1

Retrograde Sequential
4.9 Relay Panel Assembly, 45-78085- 335

Retrograde Sequential
4.10 Relay P a x 1 Assembly, Recovery 45-78086-3

Sequential

Recovery Sequential
4.12 Relay Panel Assembly, 45-78086- 305

Recovery Se(quentia1
DATE 2 June
REVISED 6 February 1961
1960
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0 REVISED & MODEL
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ELECI’RICAL (Continued)
IDEmTIFICATION
-
Item WY* Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
4.13 1 Relay Panel Assembly, 45-78086-331 -

Recovery Sequential
4.14 1 Relay Panel Assembly, 45 -7809 -301

ASCS System
4.15 1 Relay Panel Assembly, 45 -78092 -303 R -1

Instrumentation and Control
4.16 1 Relay Panel Assembly, 45 -78097 -301

Special Instrumentation
4.17 3 Thermostat Assembly, Retro- 4 5-79705 -11 United Controls:

grade Rockets, each con- 1310-1
s i s t i n g of:
4.17.1 1 Sensor 45 -79705 -7

4.17.2 1 Clamp Ring 45 -79705 -9
4.18 3 Battery (3000 Watt -Hour) 45 -79707 -17 Eagle Pitcher:
rylR-4027-C
4.19 3 Battery (1500 Watt -Hour) 45 -79707 -19 Eagle Pitcher:
m-4028-~
4.20 2 S t a t i c Inverter (250 VA) 45 -79709-1 I n t erelectron -
ics:
2QT15AbHA-2
MRR:2OKAgl and
MEW 20~~98
4.20.1 2 Heat Sink, Inverter 45 -87025 -55 - R -1
4.21 1 S t a t i c Inverter (150 VA) 45-79709-3 I n t erelectronics R-1

28T15RkXB2
4.21.1 1 Heat Sink, Inverter 45 -87025 -57 R -1
MAC 281 CM (10 MAR Sa)

DATE
REVISED
2 June 1960
6 February 1961
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CON3!MCTOR-FUFG?ISEIED Q ~ - CONTRACTOR
P ~ INST-
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDEWTIFICATION
7
Item QtY- Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. NO.
4.22 2 Filter Assembly 45-79709-7
4.23 35 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-2 Filtors : R -1

P26AlH6Ag
4.24 14 Power and Control Relay 45-7973.2-8 P o t t e r - B r u m f i e l d R-1
SL4080-1
4.25 8 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-12 Leach: R -1
927-5369
4.26 2 Power and Control Relay 45-79712 -15 Leach:
9226-5368
4.27 3 Power and Control Relay 45-7971.2-16 Leach:
924-5367
4.28 9 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-33 Filtors :
26SR18F
4.29 10 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-34 F i It o r s :
1~6~18
4.30 6 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-19 Leach:
929-5371
4.31 9 Power and Control Relay 45-797U-21 Leach:
W Q -5366
4.32 4 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-22 Leach:

9228-5370
-
4.33 4 Power and Control Relay 45-7973.2-23 Leach:
923-5375
4.34 1 Power and Control Relay 45-79712 -24 Leach:
937-5376
MAC 7.31 CM ( I O MAR 5 8 )

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CO"IRACI!OR-RTRNISHED EQUIPMENT - C0N"OR INSTALLED
IDEXCIFICATION
-
It em Q ~ Y Nomenclature WC No. Ma. No.
4.35 4 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-26
4.36 5 Power and Control Relay 45 -79712 -27 Leach:

9274-5377
4.37 2 Power and Control Relay 45 -79712-28 Leach:
9229-5372
4.38 2 Power and Control Relay 45 -79712 -32 Leach:
9220-5378
4.39 3 L i m i t Switch 45 -79713 -3 Electro Snap:

~11-52
4.40 2 Umit Switch 45 -79713 -7 ElectroSnap:

H11-51
4.41 3 Limit switch 45 -79713 -9 E3.ectro Snap:

~11-50
4.42 Deleted R -1
4.43 3 Umit switch 45 -79713 -57 Eleetro Snap: R -1

~11-119
4.44 3 L i m i t Switch 45 -79713 -59 ElectroSnap: R -1

Hll-120
4.45 7 Limit Switch 45 -79713 -23 Haydon Switch

61375
4.46 7 Limit Switch 45 -79713 -25 Electro S n a p :
42 -041
4.47 4 Limit Switch 45 -79713 -33 Haydon S w i t ch:
61401
4.48 5 -
Relay Time Delay 45 -79715 -1 Wheat on :
2 Seconds E3714
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APPENDIX I-C
CONTRACTOR-FUFNISJBD EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALIXD
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Qty Nomenclature MAC No. ' Mfg. No.
4.49 5 Relay - Time Delay 45-79715-7 Wheaton :

5 Seconds E371-D
4.50 4 -
Relay Time Delay 4 5-79715 -11 Wheaton :
10 Seconds E371-E
4.51 2 Relay - Time Delay 45-79715-13 Wheaton:
15 Seconds E371-F
20 Seconds E371-G
4.53 2 Relay - Time Delay 45-79715 -17 Wheaton :
30 Seconds E371-H
35 Seconds E371-K
4.55 1 Relay - Time Delay 45-79715 -67 Wheaton : R-1
300 Seconds E37&
30 Seconds E372-A
30 Seconds E372-E
60 Seconds E372-F
200 Seconds E375-c
4.60 Deleted R-1
4.61 1 Relay - Time Delay 4 5-79715-45 Wheaton :

600 Seconds E409
M A C 231 C M (IO M A R 5 8 )
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CONTRACTOR-F"1SHD EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALmD
IDENTIFICATION
Item
I_
Qty. Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
4.62 Deleted R-I.
4.63 Deleted R-1
4.63.1 Deleted R-1
4.63.2 Deleted R-1

4.63.3 Deleted R-l
4.63.4 Deleted R-1
4.64 1 Telelight Assembly 45-79720-53 Grimes :

Consisting of: 33340- 53- 327
4.64.1 1 Clip 4 5-79720-45 Grimes :
33340-4 5
4.64.2 2 Light Assembly (Red) 45-79720-47 Grimes :
33340-47 - 327
4.64.3 1 Light Assembly (Green) 45-79720-49 Grimes :
33340-49-37
4.64.4 1 Nomenclature Cap (Tower 45 -79720 - 5 5 Grimes :
Jett ) . I
33340- 55
4.65 1 Telelight Assembly 4 5- 79720- 57 Grimes :
Consisting of: 33340- 57- 327
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
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ELECTRICAL (Coat inued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item QtY * Nomenclature Mf’g. NO.
4.65.1 1 Clip Grimes :

33340-45
4.65.2 2 Light Assembly (Red) Grimes :
33340-47- 327 1
!
4.65.3 1 Light Assembly (Green) Grimes : I
33340-49-327 ~
4.65.4 1 Nomenclaturc Cap Grimes : I
(Capsule Sep. ) 33340- 59

4.66 1 T e l e l i a t Assembly Crimes : I
I
Consistifig of: 33340-65-327 !
4.66.1 1 Clip Grimes:
33340-45
I
i
4.66.2 2 Light Assembly (Red) Grimes: , Ii
33340-47- 327
i
Grimes : i
11.66.3 1 Light Assembly (Green)
33340-49-327 I
4.66.11 1 Nomenclature Cap Grimes : I
( I n Retro A t t . ) 33340- 67 1i
Grimes : I
4.G7 1 Telelight Assmbly,
Consisting of: 33340-69-327 j
4.67.1 1 Clip Grimes:
33340-45
4.67.2 2 Light Assembly (Red) Grimes :
33340-47-327
4.67.3 1 L i g h t Assembly (Green) Grimes :
33340- 49- 327
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APPEDiUIL I-C
CONTRACTOR-FWRISHD EQUIPMIST - COIJTIiACTOR INSTALU!,
EUCTRICAL (Continued)
IDZNTIFICATION
::ty. Nomenclature Elf&* No0
1 Nomenclature Cap (Tretro Griroes.:

Fire) 33340-71
1 Telclight Assembly Grimes :
Consisting of; 33340-73-327
1 Clip Grimes :
333hO-h5
2 L i g h t Assembly (Red) Grimes :

- -
33340 47 327
,1 Light Assembly (Green) Grimes :
33340-49-327
1 Nomenclature Cap Grimes :
(Jett. Retro) 33340-75
1 TeZelight Aocembly, Grimes :
Coneleting of: ' 33340-77-327
1 Clip Grime0 :
33340-45
2 L i g h t Aeoembly (Red) Orimes:
33340-47-327
1 Light Assembly (Green) Grime6 :
33340-49-327
1 Nomenclature Cap (Drogue) Grimes:
33340-79
1 Telel Ight As sembly Grimes :
Consisting of: 33340-81-327
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APPENDIX I - C
COIJTRACTOR-FURMSBED EQU-" - CONTRACTOR INS- D
Nomenclature
1 Clip Grimes:
33340-45
2 L l & t Assembly (Red) Grimas:
33340-47-327
1 L l & t Assembly (Green) Grimes:
333409499327
1 Orimss :
33340-03 ,
1 TelOli@t AeoWbly, Gritnee :

Consisting of: 33340-89-327
1
. \
2 L i g h t Assembly (ned) Glriasso :

33340-47-32'7
1 L i & t Aeoolably (Orean)
1 Nomenclature C q
(0.05g Bwitch)
Clrimee:
1 'Ilelell&t Adembly,
Consisting of: 33340093 327 -
1 Clip Cirimer :
33340-45
2 L i & t Aeoembly (Rea)
6ATE
REVISED
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APPENDIX 1 4
CONTFWTOR-E"LS€W EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR IX'?STWD

IDENTD?ICATION
-
Item qty. Nomenclature MAC NO. Mfge NO,
tl&t Assembly (Green) Grhes:

33340-49-327
?Jomenclatum Cap 45-79720-95 Grimes :
(Rescue Aids) 33340-95
4873 2 Telell&t Aeekmbly, Grimes:
C O ~ i t 3 t i n gof: 33340-99-327
4.73 .l 1 clip 45-79720-45 Grimes :
33340-45
a he73.2 2
a
-
45 797s-47 Grlmer:
33340-47-327
4.73.3 1 45-79720-49 Grime:
-
33340 49-97
4 0-73 0-4 1 45-79720-97 Grimor:
33340-97
4.74 1 T e l e l l a t Assembly . Grimeat
Concllsting of: 33340-105-327
4.74.1 1
4.74.2 2 Grimes :
33340-103-327,
4*74*3 1 ' Nmnclature (Standby
A.C. Auto.)
- G-8
33340-107
:
4975 I Teleli@t Aee a b l y , 45-79720-109 Grimes :

Consisting of: 33340-log-327
e
M A C 1 3 1 CM ( 1 0 M A R S O I
1 '.
REV&
REVIS~O
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: -
,
:
,
t
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C-R-FURNISBED
< .
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r
EQUIPMENT
"
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- CamTRAcTOR INSTMUD
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, -
ELECZRICAL (Continued)
IDERJ!IFICATION
!DL
1 Grimes:
33340-101
2 \ ' L l e t Assably (Amber) Grimee :
33340-103-327
1
1 Grime:
33340413-327
1
./
'2 Light Arrably (Amber) Orimer :

% -- 33340-103-321
1
1 Clip
2 L i e t hrambly (Oman)
1 Nomenclature C q
(RacordLr&)
1 T e l o l i a t Aascmbly,
Coarlrting of:
- 45-79720-lQl Grimes:
333404.21-327
1 Clip 45-79720-101 Grimes :
33340-101
,L..
DATE
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CONTRAC!I!OR-F"ISHED EQUlPbBNT - CONTRACTOR I N S T U D
+ n ' l ? R l c C A L (ContMued)
IDE3EIFICATION
9% Nolnenclature MAC No. Mfge No*

2 L l a t A s e h b l y (Red) 45-79'720-47 Grimes:
33340949- 327
1 Nomenclature Cap (mday) 45-79'720-123 Grimes:
33340-123 -
1 Teleli&t Assembly, 45-79720-125 Grime8 :

Coaslclting of: 33340-125-327
1 45-79720-101 Grimes:
33340-101
_I 2 45-79720-49 Qrimsr:
33340-49-327
1 45-79720-127 G r l m s:
33340-1rl
1 Tolelight Aererab4, I
45-79720-135 Qrimee:
Coasistilrg of: 33340-135-327
(1 Clip 45-79720-45 Orinor :
33340-45
2 L l g h t hesmbly (neb)' 45-79720-47 Orimer:
33340*47427
1 L i g h t Aaeemblr (Oman) 45-?9'720J+9 Orlmer :
33340-49-327
1 Nanenclature Cap 45-79720-133 Qrlmelr:
(Start Re'trp Sequcarcc) 33340433
' 4 Ll&t Assembly (Amber) 45-7920-1.03 Grimes :
- 33340-103-327
2 Plug, Tower Elec e Disconnect 45-79722-1 Cannon: 39884
M A C LJI C U (IO MAR 5 0 )

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CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED E Q U I F " - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
IDENTIFICATION
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Item Qty Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
4.83 2 Receptacle, Tower Elec. 45-79722 -3 Cannon: 39885

Disconnect
4.84 2 Cover, Tower Elec. Disconnect 45-79722-5 Cannon : 39886
4.85 1 Receptacle, Umbilical 45 -79723 -1 Cannon :

Disconnect Assembly GWO17072- 33
4.86 57 Fuse ( 5 Amp) 45-79727-3 Harris : 34020-5 R-1
4.07 5 Fuse Block Assembly, 45 -79727 -39 Harris: 33000-39 R-1
a Consisting of:
4.87.1 12 Fuse ( 5 Amp) 45 -79727-3 Harris : 34020-5
4.87.2 1 Fuse Block Assembly Shell 45-79727-61 Harris : 33000-61

4.88 7' Fuse Holder Cover, Each 4 5 -79727 -7 Harris: 33000-7
1 with Angle 45 -79727 -67 -----
4.89 7 Fuse Holder Cover, 4 5-79727 -9 Harris : 33000-9
1 Each with Angle 4 5 -79727-67 -----
4.90 13 Fuse (10 Amp) 45-79727-11 Harris : 34020-10 R-1
4.91 1 Fuse Block Assembly, 45-79727-47 Harris : 33000-47

Consisting of:
4.91.1 8 Fuse (10 Amp) '15 -79727-11 Harris : 34020-10
4.91.2 4 Fuse (25 Amp) 45-79727 -13 Harris : 34020-25
4.91.3 1 Fuse Block Assembly Shell 4 5 -79727-63 Harris : 33000-63
4.92 1 Fuse Holder Cover, 45 -79727-17 Harris: 33000-17

1 With Angle 4 5 -79727- 67 -----
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CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALUD
IDENTIFICATION
Item -
Qty Nomenclature MAC No. hug. No.
4.93 1 Fuse Holder Cover, 4 5- 79727-19 Harris : 33000-19

1 With Angle 45-79727 -67 -----
4.94 3 Fuse Block Assembly, 45 -79727-5 5 Harris: 33000-55
Consisting of:
4.94.1 4 Fuse (5 Amp) 45-79727-3 Harris : 34020-5
4.94.2 8 Fuse (10~ m p ) 4 5-79727-11 Harris: 34020-10
4.94.3 1 Fuse Block Assembly Shell 4 5-79727 -6 5 Harris : 33000-65
4.95 3 Fuse Holder Cover, 45 -79727- 31 Harris: 33000-31 R-1

1 Each with Angle 45-79727 -67 -----
4.96 3 Fuse Holder Cover, 4 5-79727 - 33 Harris: 33000-33
1 Each with Angle 45-79727-67
4.97 25 Switch 45 -79729 -1 Harris : 34000-3
4.98 1 Switch - 8 Position Rotary 45-79731-1 Harris : 32000-1
4.99 6 Toggle Switch 4 5-79732 -1 Cutler-Hammer:

8906~983
4.100 1 Toggle Switch 45-79732 -11 Micro-Switch
4TI27-12
4.101 12 Toggle Switch 45 -79732 -13 Cutler-Hammer
8906~984
4.102 2 Toggle Switch 4 5 -797 32 -15 Cutler-Hammer
8906~985
4.103 2 Toggle Switch 4 5-79732 -2 5 Cutler-Hammer
8906K986
4.104 3 Toggle Switch 4 5-79732 - 39 Micro-Switch
4TI.27- 3
M 4 C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
3
CONIIRACTOR-F'URNISHED QUIPBE" - COI?I'RACTOR INSTALLED
IDEZ'ITIFICATIOH
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. NO.
4.105 2 Toggle Switch 45 -79732 -41 mcro S w i t ch:

bTfi2TT -1
4.106 1 Plug Assembly-Antenna 45 -79736-1 Cannon:

22037 -98
4.107 1 Receptacle Assembly - 45 -79736-3 Cannon :
Antenna 22037-99
4.108 5 Plug Assembly - Retrograde 45 -79736 -9 Cannon:
and Adapter 22036-96
4.109 5 Receptacle AsselPbly - 45-79736-11 Cannon:
Retrograde and Adapter 22037 -97
.
4 110 2 Floodlight 45-79738-1 Grimes :
43315-1-5004WW
4.1U. 1 Panel Assembly, L.H. 45 -81014-301
Switch
4.112 1 Flashing Recovery Light 45 -86702 -3 ACR Electronics :

ACR 113-M
4.113 1 W i m Altitude Sensor 45 -87708 -11 Donner S c i e n t i f i c
7009
4.114 1 Thrust Cutoff Sensor 45 -87709-3 Donner S c i e n ti f i (
4403-2-300 -025
4.115 1 Plug, Jumper ICE 0052 Bendix: R -1
PT06P-22-55PZ
4.116 1 Fuse Block Assenibly, 45 -79727 -39 Harris: 33000-39 R -1
Consisting of:
4.116.1 10 Fuse (5 ~ m p ) 45-79727-3 R -1

DATE
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ELECTRICAL (Cont inuea)
IDEXWIFICATION
-
Item &ty. Nomenclature MAC No. Wg. No.
4.116.2 1 Fuse Block Assembly S h e l l 45-79727-61 Harris: 33000-61 2-1

4.116.3 2 Conductor, Solid 45-78033-3 - R-1
4.117 1 Fuse Block Assembly, 45-79727-39 Harris: 33000-39 R-1

Consisting o f :
4.U7.1 9 45-79727-3 Harris : 34020-5 R-1
4.117.2 1 Fuse (10 Amp) 45-79727-11 Harris : 34020-10 R- 1
4.117.3 1 Fuse Block Assembly Shell 45-79727-61 Harris : 33000 -61 R-1
4.117.4 2 Conduct or, S o l i d 45-78033-3 - R-1
4.118 4 Conductor, Solid 45-78033-3 - R-1
4.119 2 Gasket, E l e c t r i c a l 45-78036 -3 - R-1

Connector
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APPENDIX I-c
CONTFiAClQR-FUHNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRAC1Y)R INSTfLT-JD
AUTOMATIC STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTB4
IDENTIFICATION
Minneapolis
Nouienclature LAC No. Honeywel.1 No.
1 Automatic S t a b i l i z a t i o n 45 -87700-303 YG35lA-l

and Control System,
Consisting o f :
1 A t t i t u d e Gyro ( V e r t i c a l ) 45-87700-3 GG5 3E- 3

1 A t t i t u d e Gzro ( D i r e c t i o n a l ) 45-87700- 5 GG5 3% 4
1 Rate Gyro ( P i t c h ) 45 -87700-7 GG79A- 10

1 Rate Gyro ( R o l l ) 45 -87700- 3 GG79A- 11
1 Rate Gyro (Yaw) '15-87700-11 GG79A-12
1 Acceleration Switch 45-87700-15 GG118A-1
1 Calibrator 45-87700-19A BG161A-IL H-1
M A C 231 CM (10 M A R 5 0 )
i
1
9% NoLlencla'Lur'c MAC rso. B e l l Aircraft No.
1. Reaction Control Gystern,

Consisting of:
1 Tank Assy., Auto 8060-471-001-9
1 Disconnect, F i l l Vent 8060-472-021-3
1 Valve, Relief (3/8) 8060-472-122-1
3 Valve, Manual Shut-Off 8060-472-024-1
( 1/41
1 Union 0060-475-020- 6
2 'ILL
I
8060-&75 -021-11
1 Elbow 8060-b75-023 -6
1) U l l i 011 UOb,O- 475 -022- 4
6.9 1 Union 0060-475-022-6
I
6.10 1 T/C Assy., Roll, Lower, -
8060-475 013-1
1 & 6 l b s . , Auto
6.11 1 T/C Assy., R o l l , Upper,

1 & 6 l b s . , Auto
- -
0060- 475 013 2
6.12 3 T/C Assy., P i t c h a i d 0060-470-112-9

Yaw, 24 l b s . , Auto
6.12.1 1 TICASSY., P i t c h and 8060-470-112-5
Yaw, 24 l b s . , Auto
1 6.13 1 'lube Assy., 11202 8060- 475-101-1
1 J
M A C 2 3 1 CM 0 0 MCR 18)
1-
-/'
/
9%
6.14 1
6.ij i
6.16 1
6.17 1
6.18 1
6.19 1
6.@ 1
6e.U 1
6.22 1
6.23 1
6.24 1
6.25 1
6.26 '4
6.27 2
6.28 2
6-29 2
\
6.30 2 Filter
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REACTION CON!ElOL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-Item 5
w Nomenclature I ,MAC NO. Bell Aircraft iio.
6.31 2 Regulator Assy. 45-61700-1403
6.32 2 Valve, Relief 45-61700-k(1
6-33 1 Transducer 45-61700-413
6.34 1 Transducer 45-61700-414
6.35 2 Valve, M u ~ n l , Shut-Off 1+5-61700-415
(He VENT)
6.36 2 Valve, Check 8060-472-010-1
6.37 2 ' Tee Similar t o (MS24402D4) 8060-475-026-4
6.38 2 Elbow S i n i l a r to (MS24391dt) 8060-475-028-4
6.39 1 Tee jimllar to (M324395D4)
6.40 1 Tee dimllar t- (MS2439OD4)
6.41 1 Tube Assy., He 8060-475-430-1
I
6.42 1 Tube Amy., He 8060-475-431-1

6.43 2 Tube Assy., He 8060-475-432-1
6.44 1 Tube Assy., He 8060-475- 442-1
6.45 1 Tube Assy., He 8060-475-443-1
6.46 1 Tube Assy., H e 8060-475-444-1
6.47 1 Tube Assy., He >
8060-475-445-1
6.48 1 Tube Assy., He 8060- 475 -446-1
'4
M A C 231 CM ( 1 0 MAR BE1
' RfVlSED ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603-2
APPENDIX I - C
CON"OR-F'UlUi1- -EQUIPNEST - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED

REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
'
-
Item Wornenclature
6.49 1 Tube Assy., H e
6.50 1 'Tube Assy., H e
6.51 1 Tube Assy., He
6.52 1 Tube Assy., IIc
6.53 1 Tube Asoy., IIc
6.54 1 Tube Assy., Iic
6.55 1 Tube Assy., Ile
6.56 1 Tube Assy., He
6.57 1 Tube Asoy., lie
6.58 1 Tube Assy., Iie
6159 1 Tube Assy., ]:e
6.60* T/C Assy., Pi-ichand Xaw,' 45 -61700-73 8060-470-112-1

24 l b s . , Auto, Corisirting o f :
6.60.1 1 TIC Assy., Pitch and Y:tw, 45-61700 -65 8060- 470-001- 5
24 l b s . , Auto
6.60.2 1 H t . bar. Assy., Pitch and 45-61700-69 8060-470-106-1.
Yaw, 24 lbs.
* Item 6.60 is interchangeable with item 6.12 with the oiily difference con-
sisting of the bracket inaterial and p o t t i n g coxpound.
MAC P/N Potting B r a c k e t Material
-73 MAC Tttanium
- 1025 Bell/MAC Steel
M A C 2 3 1 CM ( I O M A R SEI
DATE 2 June 1960 JL#
MFDONNELL G&&& PAGE 97
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CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
COMMUNICATIONS
I -
WY Nomenclature MAC No.
IDENTIFICATION
Mf'g. No.
1 7 Communications System 45-85700-311 Collins

Consisting o f :
7.1 1 Transmitter-Receiver, 45-85700- 3 Collins :

HF Voice 522 1793 205
7-2 1 Transmitter-Receiver, 45-85700-5 Collins :

R F Rescue Voice 522 1794 205
(MRR-129JA34)
7.3 2 Transmi tter-Receiver, 45-85700-7 Collins :

e UBF Voice 522 1851 005
I 7*4
7.5
1
2
Audio Center
Receiver, Command
45-85 700- 9
45-85700-11
Andrea :
AC 75
Motorola :
201-313- 00
7.6 2 Decoder, Command 45-85700-13 Motorola:

201-312-98
7.7 1 Transmitter, Telemetry 45-85700-17 Texas I n s t r :

Low Frequency 421923-N
7 *8 1 ,
Transmitter Telemetry 45-85700-19 Texas I n s t r :
High Frequency 421923-Bl
7.9 2 Power Supply, Telemetry 45-58700-81 Texas I n s t r :

429759- 1-3 R-1
7.10 1 Beacon, C-Band Radar 45-85700-25 Avion:
152 A2-1
7.11 1 Beacon, S-Band Radar 45-85700-27 Avion:

152 ~ 5 0 0 - 1
MAC 231 C M (10 MAR 5 8 )

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.a REVISED r MODEL Mercury Capsule
APPEWDIX I - C
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR I N S T A W
COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Qty Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
7.12 1 Beacon, HF,/uHF Rescue 45-85700-29 Simmonds :

(Sarah-Seasave ) 311 006
7.13 1 Panel, Control 4 5-85700- 31 Collins :
522 1812 004
7.14 3 Antenna, S and C-Band 45-85700-33 Melpar :
R436158-1
7-15 1 Power Divider, C-Band 45-85700-35 Melpar :
( Including Matched Cables ) R530310-1
7.16 1 Power Divider, S-Band 4 5-85700-37 Melpar :
( Including Matched Cables ) R'j30311-1
7.17 1 I s o l a t o r , Bicone 45 -85700-43 Collins :
522 1963 202
7.18 1 Multiplexer, Bicone 45 -85700-45 Microphase:
M69A R-1
7.19 1 Antenna, UHF Descent 4 5 -85700-49 Collins :

522 1817 005 R-1
7.20 2 Switch, Coaxial 4 5-85700-51 Transco :
1460 2 3 3
7.21 Deleted R-1
7.22 1 Diplexer, HF 45-85700- 57 Collins :

522 1813 004
7.23 1 Line F i l t e r , Telemetry 45-85700-83 Collins :
522 2223 io4 R-1
M A C 231 CM ( 1 0 M A R 5 8 )
DATE 2 June 1960 G& PAGE 99
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APPENDIX 1-C
\
CONTRACTOR-F'URNISRED EQUIFMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALlLED
ENVIR0"Tfi CONTROL SYSTEM
I IIENTIFICATION
-
Item WY Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
8 1 Environmental Control 4 5-83700

System, Consisting of:
8.1 1 V a l v e , Emergency Oxygen, . p t e 45-8370-33 13~86

Suit
8.2 1 Valve, Dual. Cabin Pressure 45-83700-35 102344-1

Control and Repressurization
8.3 1 V a l v e , Condensate Removal 115-83700-39

R:4 1 Regulator, Suit Pressure 45-83700-41
8.5 1 Trap, Solid6 45-83700-43
8.6 2 Blower, Internal Circuit 45-83700-49
8.7 4 Valve, Oxygen Check 45-83700- 53
0.0 1 Sensor, Blower Pressure 45-83700-55
Mfferentlal
8.9 1 Abeorber, Internal C i r c u i t 45-83700-59

I
175830
Water
8.10 1 Tank, Cooling Water 45-83700-61 175320
8.11 2 Valve, Comfort Control 45-83700-63 121034
MRR:lWA82
0.32 1 Controls, Box 45-83700-65 so352

8.13 2 Cap Assy., Water Line 45-83700-69 Ps 173162-1
8e 1 4 1 Valve, Cabln Pressure Relief 45-83700-77 102350
and Emergency Decompression
DATE
REVISED
2 June 1960 '
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REPORT
100
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REVISED MODEL Mercury Capsfie
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-RIRNISHED, E Q U I m - CONTRACTOR I N S T U D
ENVlRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature
8.15 1 Valve, Post. Landing Outflow
8.16 1
--valve, G r o u n c i Qxygen iniet
8.17 1 Blower, Equipment
8.10 1 Valve, Barometrically

Actuated
8.19 1 Valve, Suit Preseure Relief
8.20 1 Orifice, Flow Limiting
8:21 2 Valve, Freon 114 Check
0.22 1 Valve, Ground Ventilation

Inlet I
8.23 1 Valve, Snorkel Inflow
8.24 1 Valve, Snorkel Outflow
8.25 1 Switch, Pressure
0.26 1 Valve, Solenoid-Switch

8.27 1 Valve, Preesure Test
0.20 1 Assembly, Oxygen Bottle

Consisting of:
8.28.1 1 Bottle, Oxygen
8.28.2 1 Valve, Oxygen Shutoff
8.28.3 1 Coupling, Oxygen Bottle

Filler
MAC231 CM I I O M A R 5 0 )
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REPORT 6603-2
ENVLRONMI3IWA.L CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
-
Item Q~Y Nomenclature
0.28.4 1 "T" F i t t i n g , H i g h Pressure

8.28.5 1. Cap
0.28.6 1 C aP
0.20.7 1 Elbow
8.28b8 2 Nut
' 8.20.9 1 Packing
.
8 28.10 3 Packing
8.28.11 W R Lo cImut Wire
0.28.12 2 Retainer
~ 2 9 1 Assembly, Launch Oxygen

Bottle, Consisting of:
8.29.1 1 B o t t l e , Launch Oxygen 45-83700-21 134212
8.29.2 1 Valve, Oxyeen Shutoff 45-83700-23 13~80

8.29.3 1 Coupling, Oxygen Bottle 45-83700-97 137203-1
Filler
8.29.4 1 "T" F i t t i n g , H i g h Pressure

8.29.5 1 Cap
8.29.6 1 Nut
8.29.7 1 Packing
M A C 231 CM (IO MAR 18)

DATE
REVISED
2 June 1960 G&
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PAGE
REPORT
102
6601-2
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR I N S W D
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTiiOL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item ak Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
8.29.8 3 Packing 45-83700-133 S 846pJ121
8.29.9 ASiR Locknut Wire
8 29 010
8 1 Union
8.29.11 1 Retalne r
8-30 1 Assembly, Normal Oxygen 45-83700-119 132230

Pree sure Regulator,
Consisting of:
8.30.1 2 Reducer, Oxygen Preesure

8.30.2 1 Vtrlve, Oxygen Check
8.30.3 1
8.30.4 1
8.3005 1 Elbow
8.30.6 1 . Nut
8030.7 6 Packing
8.30.8 W R Locknut wire
8.30.9 1
8 30 -10 4 Stud, Pressure Reducer
O r i fice
8.30.~- 4 Washer 3
45-83700-143 S 8157~96-06
8.30.12 4 Nut
DATE 2 June 1960 ($& PAGE 103

REPORT 6603-2
REVISED 2 MODEL Capsule
APPENDIX I-c
CONTnBCTOR-mTRNISHEDEQUIRGNT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
!z3L Nomenclature
4 Packing
4 Ring
1 Manifold, Pressure Reducer

Outlet
1 Manifold, Preesure Reducer 45-83700-153 137453
Inlet
1 Retainer
1 Assembly, Emergency and
Rwge Oxygen, Consisting of:
1 Reducer, Oxygen Pressure PS 132184-1
1 Reducer, Oxyeen Prertture = 13Ug6

1 Valve, Oxygen Check PS 132194
2 Cap h
S 21914-4
1 Elbow M
s 21908-4c
8.31.6 2 Nut S 8079-229
(MRR:1 0 ~ ~ 3 )
8.31.7 1 Packing S 8469Ml11
. I
8.31.8 5 Packing s8 4 6 ~ ~ ~
8.31.9 AS/R Locknut Wire I
G 20995C20
8.31 .io AN 929-4c

DATE 2 June 1960 PAGE - 104
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UEVISED MODEL -ercw
Capsule
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR I N S T W D
ENVIR0"TAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTfFICATION
etu. Nomenclature MAC No. AiResearch No.
2 Stud, Pressure Reducer O r i - 45-83700-141 137394

fice
3 Washer
4 Hut
3 Packing
3 Ring
1 Stud, Pressure Reducer
Orif Ice
1 Stud, Pressure Reducer

Orifice
1 Washer
1 Packing
1 =ng
1 Cap
1 Support, Pressure Reducer
Outlet
1 Support, Pressure Reducer

IGet
1 Packing
1 Elbow
2 Retainer
* .
DATE 2 June 1960 &- PAGE __ -105

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Item
8.32
\
9%
1
Nomenclature
APFENDTX I-C
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
Manifold, Suit Inlet

- CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
ElwIRoNMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDEUT'IFICATION
MAC No. AiResearch No.
45-63700-175 174253
1 I
I
I
I
II
43.33 1 Duct, Cabin Evaporator S t e m h5-6jTOG-IiT 174363 I
i
8.34 1 Manifold, Compressor Outlet 45-83700-179 174479

i
8.35 1 Fitting, Suit Pressure 45-83700-181 174295
I
*$
Regulator Outlet
0.36 1 Duct, Water Separator Exit 45-83700-183 174364

I
8.31 1 Manifold, Compressor I n l e t 45-83700-187 174366 II
0.38 1 Bracket, Cabin Pressure 45-63700-193 174693
Control Valve
8.39 1 Oxygen Lines from N o m 1 45-83700-197 174507
Oxygen Bottles to Manifold
Inlet
8.40 1 Oxygen Lineo f r o m Launch 02 45-83700-205 174525
Bottle t o Manifold Inlet
1 Oxygen Lines from 02 Mani- 45-83700-235 174688
fold to 02 Pressure Switch
8.lc2 -2 Gasket, Suit Hest Exchanger

\
45-83700-237 174247
8.43 1 2.5 In. M a w Clamp 45-83700-255 4266
8.44 6 2.31 In. Marman Clemp 4 5-83700-257 4365
8.45 1 2.66 In. arma an clamp 45-83700-259 4365 +
8.46
8.47
4
1
2.75 In. Marmanclamp
2.87 In. Marman Clamp

45-83700-261 4365
45-83700-263 4365 i
M A C 231 CM I 1 0 MAR 50)
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REVISED ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT _ _ 6603-2
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNID EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR I N S T U D
IDENTIFICATSON
-
Item 9!& Nomenclature MAC NG. -
AiHesearch No.
8.48 6 "0" Ring for Mamn Clamp 45-83700-265 S 8 0 5 7 ~ ~ 2 6 5
4365-231
8.49 1 "0" Ring f o r Maman Clamp
4365-268
8.50 8 "0" Ring f o r Mamen Clamp 45-83700-269 S 6057~13-208
4365-275
8.51 1 "0" Ring C02 Absorber and
Evaporator
8.52 3 "0" Ring System Shutoff

Valve 122294 and Duct
174295
8.53 1 "0" Rings for Boss on 45-83700-275 s 646%-120
Launch Purge Valve
8 - 54 14 "0" Rings
8.55 4 "0" Rings f o r Bose on

Compressor Inlet Duct
0.56 1 Union Bulkhead
8.57 4 Tee-Bulkhead on Run
8.9 4 Union
8.59 2 ReUucer
8.60 1 Tee
8.61 1 Plug
M A C 191 CM ( I O WAR 5 6 )
DATE 2 June PAGE 107

REVISED & MODELMercury Capsule
APPENDIX 1,-C
CONTRACTOR-FURNBfIED EQUIPMENT - C9NTRACTOR INSTUD
ENVIRONMEEKML CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDEB”ICATI0N
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
0.62 4 45’ Elbow-Flared Tube 45-83700-295 AN 837-4D

Bulkhead
8..63 6 Screw 45-83700 -701 3.1363-4

8.64 2 90’ Elbow-Flared Tube 45-83700-199 AN 833-4D
Bulkhead
0.65 1 C02 Absorber and Odor Control 45-83700-417 175950

Internal Circuit
8.66 1 m l f O l d , Bolide T W Exit 45-83700-437 114365
8.67 1 Exchemger, Internal Circuit 45-83700-439 174250-1
Heat MRR:3 0 ~ 1 0
8.68 1 Exchanger, Cabin Equipment 45-83700-441 174260-1
Heat
8.69 1 Duct, G l o u n d Vent. Inflow 45-83700-443 175252
8.70 1 Valve, Systen Shutoff‘ . 45-83700-455 122260-1
m-10~~30
8.71 2 175346-1
8.72 1 175346-2
0173 4 175346-3
8.74 1 17496-1
0.75 1 Freon O r i f ice for 174260-1 45-83700-477 17496-2
M A C 081 CM (IO MLI SPB

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APPENDM I-c
CONTRACTOR-FU?ISHE ECJJIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INS’IW.UD

ENvIRO”TALCONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
9x2 Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.

ZkS! I
8.76 2 “0” Ring for Plug a t C 0 2 h’j-83700-487 3-16 I
Transducer P o r t s iI
Line Assembly 45-83010-3
8.77 1
I
----I
8.78 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-5

8.79 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-7
8 *& 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-9

1 Line Assembly 45-83010-11
1 Line Assembly 45-83010-13
1 Line Assembly 45-83010-69 MRR: 4OAE26

0.06 1 Line Asembly .
8.87 1 Line Assembly

8.00 1 Line Assembly . 45-8310-25 I
0.09 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-39
8.9 ‘1 Line Assembly 45L83gio-lc1
1 +.
8.91 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-45 I

. 8.7 ,
1 Line Assembly
, 8.93 1 Line Assembly
t I
M A C 251 CM (IO WAR SIN

APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FWRNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTAUED

IDENTIFICATION
-
Item i&YL Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
8.94 1 Line Assembly 45 -83010-49
8.95 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-50

8.96 Deleted R-1
8-97' 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-52

8.98 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-53
8.99 1 Line Assably 'c5-83QlO+'r-
8.100 1 Line Assembly. 45-83010- 55
8.101 1 Line Assembly 45 -83010- 56
8.102 1 Line Assembly 45-83010- 57
8.103 1 Line Assembly 45 -83010- 58
8.104 1 Line Assembly 45-83010- 59
8.105 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-60
8. io6 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-61
8.107 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-62
8.108 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-63
8.109 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-64
8.110 1 Line Assembly 45-83010-65
8.111 1 Line Assembly -
45 -8 3010 66
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INSTRUMENTATION
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item -
WY Nomenclature MAC NO. Mf'g. NO.
9 Instrumentation System,
Consisting of:
9.1 1 Camera, Earth & Sky, 45-88706-1 Mauer :

70 m with 75 mn Lens 220-400-00
9.1.1 AS/R F i l m , 70 m, on -----* DuPont: P93lA

Aluminum Reels
9.1.2 1 F i l t e r , Noise 45-88706- 3 Mauer :

22G- 4a-77
9.2 1 Camera, Instrumentation 45-88704- 3 Milliken: DBM7

Observation, 16 mm MRR: 30AA59
(S/N 71041
9.2.1 1 Lens, 10 mm, f1.8 --*-- B e l l & Howell:

'I Ingenue
9.2.2 AS/R Film, 16 mm, on ,,-* Wont: P93l.A

Aluminum Reels
9.3 1 R-1
983.1 Deleted R-1
9.3-2 1
99 3.3 1
9.3-4 2
9.395 3600 F-L. Tape, 1/2 inch ----- Mim. Mining & Mfg. R-1
#199
* These items t o be shipped t o launch s i t e for i n s t a l l a t i o n .
U
REVISED l96l
Febmaq ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6601-2
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-F"ISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
INSTRUMFJTTATION (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
7
Item -
QtY* Nomenclature MAC NO.
9,4 1
- TaFe Recorder Assembly, 45-88104-1
Playback, Including:
9.4.1 2 Tape Recorders, "Midge- -----* Mohawk:

tape" Model 400
9.4.2 1 Receptacle ----- Bendix:
-
PTO7H-12 8P
9.4.3 2 Transformer, Deci- ----- United Transformer-
Uuncer jj+.TS
9.4.4 AS/R Wire ----- Raytherm: RT-26

(7)m-4
9.5 1 Instrumentation Package 45-88100-1
"A" Including:
995.1 1 D.C. Power Supply, 3V 45-88203-1

Monitor
9.5.2 1 Resistance Element, 45-88206-1

A.C. Power
9-5.3 3 Resistance Element, 45- 88207-15 R -1

Amplifier
9.544 2 Amplifier, Body Probe 45-88207-5

9.505 1 Amplifier, Body 45-88215-5
Temperature
9.5.6 1 Amplifier, m d y -
45 88215-7
Temperature
9.5.7 1 PDM/PAM Commutator/ 45-88709-3 Gen. Devices:

Keyer 1208~-2~
* These items to be shipped to launch site for installation.

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REVISED 6 February 1961 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
REPORT 6603-2
APPENDIX I-C
CONTRACTOR-FUFWISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
INSTRUMENTATION (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Q ~* Y
9.5.8 -1 Gen, Devices:
1208~-2~
9.5.9 Deleted R-1
9.5.9.1 2 Card 45- 88218-1 R-1
9.5.10 2 Probe, Temperature, Cabin 45-88720-3 Transonics :

Air 1182~
9-5-11 1 Transformer, Fiiament corn. Accesaiiriesx
76-0056-35
9.5.12 1 Capacitor GE: 29F592 (lop)
9.5- 1 3 1 Resistor Int, Resistor Co.:

GBT-1/2 470K lo$
9.6 1 Instrumentation Package 45- 88101-9 -----

"B" Including:
j
9.6.1 2 Accelerometer "Y" & 45-88712-5 Dormer: 4310-2

"x" Axis, -+ 4g
9.6.2 1 Accelerometer, "Z"Axis, 45-88712-3 Mnner : 4310-1
-+ 3%
9.6.3 2 Voltage Controlled 45-88700-13 Dorsett :
Oscillator - 1.3 KC 0-8m3KC
.
9.6.4 2 Voltage Controlled 45-88700-15 Dorsett :
-
Oscillator 1.7 KC 0-8M1.7KC
9.6.5 2 Voltage Controlled 45- 88700-17 Dorsett :

-
Oscillator 2.3 KC 0-8~2e 3KC
-
9.6.6 2 Voltage Controlled 45-88700-27 Dorsett:
-
Oscillator 10.5 KC 0-8~10.5~~
M A C 231 C M ( I O M A R Se)
DATE 2 June 1960 PAGE lb3
REVISED l96l ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603-2
0 REVISED MODEL Mercury CaDsule
AF"E3JDI.X I-C
C 0 ~ C T o R ~ F U " I S H E EQUIPhEIW
D - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
INSTRUMENTATION (Continued)
-
Item Qty. Nomenclature MAC No. Mfp;. NO.
94.7 1 Compensating Oscillator 45 -88700 -53 Dorsett: 20-8M

9.6.8 1 Mixer Amplifier 45-88700-55 Dorsett: ASM-8M R -1
9.6.8.1 1 Mixer Amplifier 45 -8821'7-1B - R -1
9.6.9 , 2 Amplifier, Rate Signal 45 -88214-13 - R -1
9.6.10 1 Amplifier, Rate Signal 45 -88214-15 - R -1
9-6.13. 1 Noise Level Pickup 45 -88713-1 Gulton: rnL-1

System Including:
9.6.11.1 1 Transducer 45 -88713-7 Gult on :

R420M-lMC
9.6.11.2 1 Amplifier 45 -88713 -9 Gult on :
R44OO-lM4C
9.6.11.3 1 Cable Assembly - Gulton: KPL-101
9.7 1 Instrumentation Package 45 -88102 -7
"C" ,Including:
907.1 2 Solenoid Voltage 45 -88205 -1

Attenuators
9.7.2 1 Respiration Calibration 45 -88208-1

Attenuator
9.7 3 1 Amplifier, Horizon 45 -88212 -1

Scanner
-
9.7.4 2 Amplifier, D.C. 45 -88215 -1
9.705 Deleted
MAC 2Sl CM (10 MAR 8 8 )

0
REVISED
REVISED
6 F e b m r Y 1961
- APPENDIX
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENll
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- CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
6603-2
IRSTRUMENTATIOI4 (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
Item WY. Nomenclat me MAC No. Mfg. No.
9.7.6 Deleted R -1
907.7 1 Transducer, Cabin Pressure 45-88705 -3 CEC: 4-380W-25A
9.7.8 1 Programer 45-88710-5A Wheat on : M-112 -5A
9.8 1 Transducer, Crewlnan 45-88705-3 CEC z 4 -380MJ-25A

Simulator Pressure
9-9 2 Transducer, Crewman Ruge: BN-274

Simulator I n l e t A i r
Temperatme
9.10 2 Transducer, H e a t Sink 45 -88721-3 Rwe: 3173

Temperature
9.11 2 Transducer, Inner Skin 45-88721-1 Ruge: 3172

Temperature
9.12 2 Transducer, Outer Skin Transonics: 2277

Temperature
9.13 1 Transducer, CO, Partial 45-88715-3 Beckman: 71200

Pressure
9.14 1 Transducer, S t a t i c PPessure 45-88705-5 CEC: 4 -380MU-15A
9-15 1 Analyzer, Vibration and 45-88711-1 ASCOP: SA40

Acoustical
9.16 1 Vibration hkasuring System 45-88714-3 Endevco: 2829

Consisting o f :
9.16.1 1 Accelerometer Endevco : 2213M5
9.16.2 1 Amplifier Endevco: 2620

DATE
REVISED
2 June 1960
lg61
4- PAGE
REPORT
115
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APPENDIX I-C
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHEID EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
LANDING AND POST-LANDING SYSTEM

IDENTIFICATION
Nomenclature
Lanrl-lrlg and Pnst -T,anfiiEpa

System, Consisting of:
10.1 1 Drogue Chute System, 45 -41700-3 R -5102- 309

Consisting of:
10.1.1 1 Drogue Chute Assembly,

Consisting o f :
10.1.1.1 1 Drogue Chute
10.1.1.2 1 Drogue Bag
10.1.1.3 Deleted R -1
10.1.2 1 Mortar Tube 45 -41700 -143" R- 5109- 307

10.1.3 1 Mortar Sabot 45-41700-19n R-5126
10.1.4 1 Mortar Cover Assembly 45 -41700 -21* R - 5134
10.2 1 Landing Parachute Assembly, 45 -41700-5 R -5115
Consisting o f :
10.2.1 1 Main Chute System,

Consisting o f :
10.2.1.1 1 Landing Parachute, Heavy

Riser
10.2.1.2 1 Bag, Main Chute Deployment R -1

10.2.1.3 1 Lanyard, Antenna
10.2.1.4 2 C u t t e r Reef - 4 Second

Reef fng
* These items t o be shipped t o launch s i t e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n .
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
DATE 2 June 1960
REVISED 6 February 1961 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT

6603-2
LAIIDING AM) POST-LAZ\IDIIfG SYSTEH (Continued)

IDElopIF'ICATION
-
Item wy. Nomenclature wc No. Radioplane no.
10.2.1.5 1 Reefing Line 45 J+17OO- 1 g p R -5157 -95

10.2.1.6 1 Bridle, Parachute 45 -41700 -201* R -5205
10.2.2 1 Reserve Chute System, 45 -41700 -97. -
Consisting of:
10.2.2.1 1 Landing Psrachute, Heavy

Riser
10.2e2.2 1 Pilot Psrachute
10.2.2.3 1 Bag, Reserve Chute Deploy-

ment
10.2.2.4 1 Lanyard, P i l o t Chute
10.2.2.5 1 Reefing Line
10.2.2.6 1 Bridle , Prtrachute R -1
10.2.4 2 Bag, Ianding Parachute

Ejector
10.2.5 2 Disconnect , Landing Para- 45 -41700 -191 R -5127 -301

chut e
10.2.6 1 p r o j e c t i l e Assembly, P i l o t 45 -41'700-I27 101070-23

Chute Deploy Gun
10.2.7 1 Shear Pin, Pilot Chute 45 -41700 -63 101070-17

Deploy Gun
10.2.8 2 Baroswitch, 10,600 Ft. 45 -41700 -163 101080-15
10.2.9 1 ,
Switch I n e r t i a 45 -41700-105 58215 -303
* These items t o be shipped t o launch s i t e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n .
MAC zai CM ( i o MAR 58)

h
U
REVISED Febm
1961 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603 -2
REVISED :Mercury Capsule MODEL
APPEMDIX I-c
CONTRACI'OR-FURNISHED EQUrPMEmT - CONTRACI'OR INSTAILED
LANDING AND POST-IANDING SYSTEM (Continued)
IDEmrIFICATIOM
-
Item QtY 0 Nomenckt w e Radioplane No .
10.2 10e 1 Packet Assenibly, Dye m k e r R-5122
10.2.11 2 Baroswitch, 21,OOO R. 101080-21 R-1
10.2.12 2 Strap Assembly, Adjustable R -5195
Retaining
10.2.13 2 Recovery Sequence 45-41030-1 R -1

Controller Assembly
10.2.14 1 Strap NonadJustab1e2

Insulated
10.3 1 Body Assembly, Gun, P i l o t

Chute Deploy
10.4 Deleted R -1
10.5 1 Package Assembly, Explosives , 45-417OO-73* R-5183
Consisting of:
10.5.1 1 E l e c t r i c Squib, Deployment 45-hi700-213* 58082

G U
10.5.2 1 Squib Cartridge, E l e c t r i c , 45-41700 -ai* 58081
(Drogue k r t a r )
10.5.3 2 ,
Cartridge Squib E l e c t r i c , 45-41700-2093c 58080
(Parachute Disconnect)
10.5.4 1 Cartridge, k i n Charge, 45-41700-167% 101070-31

Deployment Gun .
10.5.5 1 Gas Generator Assembly 4.5 -41700-2115* 58217-15
* These items t o be shipped t o Launch s i t e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n .
MAC 251 CM (10 MAR 18)

V
REVISED
APPENDIX I-c
CON'IXACTOR-FU"ISIIED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR IBSTAIILED
LANDING AND POST-LANDING SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item 9k Nomenclature
10.5.6 '1 Gas Generator Assembly
10.6 1 Timer, Smoke Generator
10.7 2 Cutter Reefing - 16 Second

10.8 2 Mounting Bracket
10.9 1 Bag, SOFAR Bomb
'1
* These items to be shipped t o launch site f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n .
M A C 2 8 1 CM ( I OMAR 5a)
I
PYROTECHNICS*
IDmIFICATION
Item Nomen c l a t me MAC No, wg. No.

11 Pyrotechnic Devices, 45-72001-2
Consisting of:
11.1 Squib, Deployment Gun
11.2 Squib Cartridge Drogue

brtar
11.3 Gas Generator, Main Chute

11.4 Gas Generator, Re_nerve
Chute
11.5 Squib Cartridge,

Parachute Disconnect
11.6 Cartridge, Deployment Gun
11.7 Deleted R -1
11.8 Explosive Bolt, Clamp Ri-ng 45-72702-19 Olin h t h i e s o n : R -1,

ll2c-2
11.g Explosive Bolt, Retrograde Olin Wthieson:
Rocket Ej ector 1136-3
11 10
0 Explosive Disconnect 45-72705-1 Beckman -Whit l e y :
Assembly Consisting of: 2243C
11.10.1 Explosive C e l l Beckman -Whitley: i-1
10084
11.10.2 Ring Assembly Beckman-Whitley: t-1
* Pyrotechnic devices t o be shipped t o launch s i t e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n , except f o r

Items 11.14 and 11.15.
* Quantities defined under applicable systems e
DATE 2 J u n p & JLR
M'DONNELL g& PAGE I20
PYRcTrEC"ICS* (Continued)
IDEI"mCATI0N
-
It e m Q~Y* Nomencht u r e MAC Mo, Wg. Noo
11.11 Antenna Fairing Ejector 45-72703 -17
Pyrotechnics, Including:
11.11.1 Cartridge - Olin k t h i e s o n :

-63 -1
11.11.2 Cartridge - McCormick Selph:
2561
11.13.3 Cartridge - Frankf ord

Arsmal:
M67 (T237)
11.12 4 I n i t i a t o r (Chute Discon- Fraakford
nect, Capsule and Tower Arsenal:
Separation) XM-41
11.13 Deleted 3 -1
ll.14 1 Actuator, Snorkel Valve 45-79013 -1 -

11.15 1 Actuator, Snorkel Valve 45 -79013 -3 -
* Pyrotechnic devices t o be shipped t o launch s i t e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n ,
except f o r Items 11.14 and 11.15.

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MERCURY ZAPSULE NO.

I (M ERc u RY -R EDSTC)N E 140."

PREPAREDBY 6?. 49 r da&, AFPROVED BY

PAFAGRAPH TITLE PAGE NO.

1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFIWTION 1

2.0 APPLICABLE SPECUICATIONS AN3 W i " E R RE3LiWiTONs 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

PAwu3RAw TI!!LE PAGE NO.

3.6 Heat and Micrometeorite Shielding 18

3.7 Booster Adapter

3.9 Capsule Environmental Control 29

MAC :3: CM ( I OMAR 5 0 )

TABLE OF COlTENTS (Continued)

3.12 Escape System 37

MAC 231 CM (10 MAR 10)

TABLE OF C0"TS (Continued)

Wing and Post-Ianding Sys-ems 61

REVISED ST, LOUIS, MISSOUR1 REPORT 6603-2

TULE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

I-B Government Furnished Equipment - Government 67

Sa D.C. Power Control Syetem 47

5b D.C. Power Control System 48

6 Basic Instrumentation System 58

0 REVISED 3MODEL Mercurv Capsule

The pages of t h i s report currently i n e f f e c t a r e l i s t e d below i n numerical

M A C PSI C M (IO MAR 8 0 )

INDEX OF FAGES (Continued)

68 2-6-61 106 6-2-60

MAC 2 3 1 CM ( 1 0 MAR 68)

a REVISED 7MODEL-Mercury Capsule

1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 SCOPE - This configuration specification shall define the

NASA Designation . . . . . . . . . Project Mercury

a. Flight qualification of capsule-booster complex during

c. Flight qualification of retrograde rockets after a short

d. Flight qualification in part in the operation of landing sys-

e. Flight qualification of recovery system.

f. Flight qualification of posigrade rockets f o r effecting

g. Gaining operational experience i n launch, tracking and

Test program obJectives Involving capsules shall be the acquire-

REVISED 6 February 1961 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603 -2

2.0 APPLICABU SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER HTBLICATIONS - McDonnell

2.1 REFEEBNCES - The following documents are referenced herein.

MAC Drawing No. 45-00003, "Qualification Status List.

NASA Specification No. S-6, "Specifications for Manned Space

2.1.1 In event of a discrepancy between this specification and any

2.2 PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS - The following MAC Process Specifica- R-1

P.S. No. TITLE

11051 Cementing of Heat Blankets for Model 133

12301 Cleaning of Model 133 Environmental Control System Lines and

13334 Preparation and Application of Coatings to Interior Surfaces

13430 Exterior Paint Finishing of Model 133 Capsules

14039 Fabrication of Model 133 Tower Insulation

MAC 231 CM ( 1 0 MAR 581

2.2 PROCESSSFZCIFICATIONS -- (dontinued)

17305 Sealiag of Printed Wiring f o r Model133 F l i g h t Test Instru-

17400 I n s t a l l s t i o n of Electrical Wiring i n Model133

17410 Pabrlcation of E l e c t r i c a l Wire Assemblies f o r Model 133

17410 1 Assembly of Elect,rical Cable Terminals and Splices f o r Model

17410 2 AseembLy of E l e c t r i c u Connectors f o r Model 133

17410 3 Aseembly of Radio Frequency Cables f o r Model 133

20106 Storage and HmdJi~gof S i l v e r Ziac Batteries f o r Mcldel 133

20113 Care, Headling and S~crage?f Model 2.33 Pyrotechnics