RF03
March 2, 2024
Tech: Ivana Vu
Taxi: 0923 UTC
Takeoff: 0927
Landing: 1101
Original research flight of 9 hours shortened to 1.5 hour flight plan due to aircraft maintenance issues.
-2DC not connecting at startup. Richard re-seated USB cable at probe and 2DC worked properly after
-SATCOM inop at start, connected after ~20min on ground
-RHUM reading 136%. Dewpoint readings seemed inaccurate; rebalanced both dewpointers and DPB remained flooded. On ground, Dave found that gasket on dewpoint flag was misaligned.
Maintenance, power & access until 1600L after landing.