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Topic: 130819281767: Shuttle orbiter's insulation part
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dragon001
Member Posts: 47
From: Allentown, PA, USA
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 12-14-2012 11:40 PM
  
Look for insight on this part.Seller claims it was attached to shuttle airframe and thermal tiles attached to it, and from Charles Bell. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-15-2012 07:39 AM
I have a similar part in my collection — This segment of Inconel-covered cerachrome insulation once was bolted to a flange on a reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) component of the shuttle's leading edge structure and was attached to an aluminum wing spar. It protected the metallic fittings and spar from the heat radiated during reentry from the inside surface of the RCC wing panels. You can see where pieces like this fit in these photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 12-15-2012 11:15 AM
In my opinion these are not that rare, you see them in auctions frequently, and I think the price on this is too high. About half might be right. |
Spaceguy5
Member Posts: 427
From: Pampa, TX, US
Registered: May 2011
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posted 12-15-2012 11:41 AM
Here's a relevant graphic.Similar insulation was used not only on the wing leading edges, but in the main engines, vertical stabilizers, APU ducts, RCS thrusters, and elevons. This particular one looks like it might be from a wing leading edge. I see the part number is VO70-199627-001. What I'm wondering though... The seller indicates he would ship international, but would this be ITAR restricted since afterall, it is insulation designed for rockets and missiles? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-15-2012 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by Spaceguy5:
...but would this be ITAR restricted
Yes, it cannot be exported without a waiver from the State Department. |
dragon001
Member Posts: 47
From: Allentown, PA, USA
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 12-15-2012 01:33 PM
I sent a request asking for shipping to my location; also an aside stating it may be restricted on export as part of the Shuttle. I'll send a copy of this thread to the owner as well. Thanks everyone. |
dragon001
Member Posts: 47
From: Allentown, PA, USA
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 12-16-2012 12:32 AM
Gary, thanks for the price opinion. |
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