James Lovell's training-used ring-bound "Apollo 13 LM Malfunction Procedures" book ("Part Number SKB32100076-386"), totaling 80 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, signed on the front cover in ballpoint, "James Lovell, Used during Apollo 13 mission training—This training manual is from my personal collection—JAL." Also marked "Lovell" in the upper right corner in another hand. Dated March 16, 1970, the manual is tabbed to allow quick access to malfunction procedures pertaining to the Lunar Module's main systems, most identified by their acronyms—G&C Displays, PNGS, AGS, CES, DPS, APS, RCS, EPS, COMM, ECS, ED, HTRS, Camera, and EMU. In fine condition, with light wear from use and some staining to the front cover. A remarkable document demonstrating the rigorous training undertaken by the Apollo 13 crew. Thanks to their preparedness, they were able to transform the LM 'Aquarius' into a lifeboat after an explosion on the CSM 'Odyssey' forced them to abort their lunar landing mission.
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