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R.C.
8 CHECK LIST (ROTARY SHUTTER)
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BEFORE TAKE-OFF
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1.
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Inspect
filter and the lower lens surface. If necessary, remove lower cover
and clean inside filter and lens surface. |
2.
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Intervalometer
to 'SERIES ON'
Remove camera top cover, and inside cover around lens. |
3.
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Check
fiducial lights (4) |
4.
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Set
altimeter and clock. |
5.
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'A-B'
switch to 'A' |
6.
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Shutter
switch to 'FAST' and switch on shutter.
Check that shutter is opening and aperture is circular. |
7.
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Replace
inner cover, with white painted surface over the instruments. |
8.
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If
necessary, clean upper lens surface. |
9.
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Set
correct aperture setting. |
10.
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Set
correct Fwd. overlap |
11.
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Set
focal distance lever to 'Wide Angle' |
12.
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Check
fuses. |
13.
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Check
graticule movement in drift sight. |
14.
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Check
all power lines screwed tight. |
15.
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Intervalometer
'off' |
16.
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Mount
magazine |
17.
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Zero
both counters. |
18.
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Intervalometer
to 'SERIES ON' fire 5 blanks, ensuring that all indicators function
properly and in correct sequence.
(Vacuum indicator will not register on the ground). |
19.
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Intervalometer
off. O F F |
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AFTER
TAKE-OFF
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1.
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Intervalometer
to 'SERIES ON' |
2.
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Adjust
Vacuum to 600 |
3.
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Stop
intervalometer half way through cycle and remove dark slide. |
4.
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Intervalometer
to 'ON' and complete the cycle. |
5.
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Start
the Shutter. |
6.
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Fire
trail of 15 exposures (or as required). Readjust vacuum if necessary. |
7.
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Level
the camera. |
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N.B. OPEN CAMERA HATCH DOORS (hand-written amendment!)
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Page
2.
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ON
RUN IN
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1.
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Set
drift and check with Navigator. |
2.
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Adjust
graticule speed. |
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DURING
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Check
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1.
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Graticule
speed |
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2.
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Drift |
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3.
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Camera
level |
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4.
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Black
and white disc |
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5.
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Exposure
lights |
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6.
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Shutter
speed. |
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BETWEEN
RUNS
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1.
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Note
exposures and advise Navigator of film remaining. |
2.
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Fire
blank exposure. |
3.
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Reset
drift and graticule speed. |
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AFTER
PHOTOGRAPHY
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1.
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Fire
trail at altitude (about 25 exposures) |
2.
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Stop
intervalometer half way through cycle and fit dark slide. |
3.
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Complete
the cycle. |
4.
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Remove
magazine and replace camera cover. |
5.
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Power
off. |
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FOLLOWING
IS THE SEQUENCE (3.5 SECS.)
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when
rotating pointers coincide:-
Green light and Pilot warning light come on.
Red light in drift sight.
If airborne - Vacuum to Zero during film transport.
Black and White Disc and Turning Handle revolve.
If airborne - Vacuum returns to 600. Shutter fires.
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