Aborted Launch

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Launch abort.



If for any reason the decision is made to abort the launch after the countdown has started, proceed as follows:



  1. Engine prime switch [56, fig. 5-1]STOP PRIME.


  1. Igniter idle switch [53, fig. 5-1]Check OFF.


  1. Engine precool switch [61, fig. 5-1]OFF.


  1. Engine master switch [63, fig. 5-1]OFF.


  1. Vent, pressurize, and jettison control lever [11, fig. 5-4]VENT.


  1. External power switch [22, fig. 5-3] on the service panel – ON. Electrical power will be supplied from an external source.

  2. No.1 and No. 2 generator switches [21, 26, fig. 5-1]OFF. Check that both No. 1 and No. 2 generator-off (amber) lights [20, 25, fig. 5-1] come ON.

  3. APU switches [17, 30, fig. 5-1]OFF.

  4. Ventral arming switch [35, fig. 5-1]DE-ARM.