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Flown Apollo 13 tool kit assembly carried in the Command Module 'Odyssey' during the harrowing mission, complete with the pouch and assorted tools. With the exception of Tools (E) and (F), included tools are presumed to be flown onboard Apollo 13 by the consignor based on affiliation with the documented flown tool kit pouch; the tool kit's part and serial numbers, "V36-601135-201, 06362-AAH5265," are stamped on the lower right corner of the exterior of the roll-up Beta cloth pouch, and match an accompanying copy of a page from an ASHUR document requesting "a complete Block II tool kit" from "Spacecraft Number CM 109," in order "to update the egress trainer's post landing equipment stowage" at the Manned Spacecraft Center.
The tool kit consists of:
- three jackscrews, available for use as backup latches in the event that the installed hatch latches became inoperable or the hatch was deformed.
- a tether with a hook used to secure an attached tool to an astronaut and when moving about in the zero-g spacecraft environment.
- Tool L, a 5-inch long Cold Plate Clamp Driver bearing a 7/32" hex and 7/16" socket used to remove the Command Module's waste servicing plug (on Panel 352) in preparation for dumping of the onboard waste water tank.
- Tool V, U-joint driver that is used to get at hard to reach locations (the head can be rotated up to a 30 degree angle).
- Tool W, a 1/4 drive Midget Ratchet Wrench used in conjunction with tools 1-4, primarily intended for application in conjunction with the docking probe.
- Tool 1, a combination 3/8-inch 12 point socket and ¼ inch drive socket which is used to remove the nuts from the bolts that retain the shock strut to the docking probe supports.
- Tool 2, a 1/4-inch flat screwdriver used to manually remove the forward tunnel hatch latch pivot pin to gain access to the docking probe.
- Tools 3 and 4, number 8 and 10 torque set drivers which can be used to remove the fairings from the docking ring latches (prior to manual release of those latches).
- Tool R, combination 7/16" socket and No. 10 Torque Set screwdriver used to adjust Command Module mirror universal joints that may become misaligned due to vibration.
- Tool E, an adapter handle is used in conjunction with the drivers (not thought to be flown: an earlier version of the type used on Apollo missions, likely used in training).
- Tool F, a 10-inch crescent wrench used to install and remove the survival beacon connector and for emergency activation of hatch latches (not thought to be flown: an earlier version of the type used on Apollo missions, likely used in training).
The toolset pouch features Velcro-sealed pockets to securely hold the various tools in the weightless environment of space, with Velcro strapping to permit attachment to the Command Module structure. The pouch and tools exhibit staining and overall wear from use. When the flown tool kit was downgraded for use in training, the original part number and serial number were blocked on the kit's main label, which retains the part number for the pouch ("V36-601517"). The original part and serial numbers are preserved on the outside lower corner of the pouch.
On August 13, 1970 the kit was transferred to the Apollo Egress Trainer, Boilerplate BP 1102A, for use in water egress training by later Apollo mission crews. While in use for training, tools likely came into contact with water which contributed to rusting of some tools.
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