From: Michael E. Viola
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:03 PM
To: NCSX FPA
Subject: Items evidenced by the assembly

Attachments: 08E0825-06sm.jpg; 08E0825-08sm.jpg; 08E0825-09P.jpg;
08E0825-18P.jpg; 08E0825-20P.jpg; 08E0825-22P.jpg; 08E0825-24P.jpg;
08E0826-04P.jpg

Now that the MCHP is on the vessel, there are several items worthy of note.

1) It is a marvel to behold and we had a fantastic team.

2) The hanger installation is much more accessible and will be easier than expected.

3) The winding insulation seems to be way off the mark. It was added where there is a lot of coil to vessel clearance and missing where areas are close.

4) The Aerogel should have little problem flowing.  There is a lot of room and the winding convolutions are generally oriented vertically at the close spots.

5) In general, there is much more accessibility to the vessel than expected with the ports left off.  Maybe strategic ports should be left off until after final assembly. Also strategic port removal could be considered if a repair would be needed.

6) Without any doubt leaving this MCHP on the vessel is invaluable for developing a better sequence plan should the project resume. 

Regards,
Mike