SKIFF DEMONSTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TEST, 14/6/56

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005578300
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: June 24, 2015
• Document Release Date: November 2, 2011
• Case Number: F-2010-01480
• Publication Date: June 13, 1956

M910RAIIDUM FOR:, Chief, SR/7/DOB
SUBJECT I Skiff Demonstration and
Cocrosnieaticns Test, ih/6/r6
., (b)(3)
APPROVED FOR RELEASE[] DATE:
27-Oct-2011
1. The planned schedule of activities for Thursday sight, 14 . Juno 1956
is as follsret
f `~1 1900 Chief, SA/7/DOB and arrive at deck.
~. Skiffand accompanying craft depart dock for Round
L i Div Bay. area.
C/0 and ague arrive; at TrwgEi ' a dock.
Agent's coplete equipment check. csd laet:ainute
Cossrence communications test between operating
skiff: and Kent Island- station 15 miles away,
,for approximately i15 mirmtes.
Agents uncaehe.ekiff using. the RB-90 and pump-up
to, buoyant condition.
IgeLte follow predbsignated corpus rune, Aecom-
.panyingcraft ehecks accuracy. (Note -compasses
involved have been eo~pmnated an variations:
posted an eaeh tassel)
!*29 The altercate plan in the event of - comnieatlone trouble will
be as, fa'lloiyer
2400*.. 6'2430: Skiff and Accompanying craft return to dock and
2f b 2iRD. Sloft closes to 12 ails between staticns.
CLASS. CA:iEii34 JTCi T5 S~4
NEXT 8,3Vikwi EETa _ d
 2230
- 2300
Repeht ^ra_~r ~icet'_ors teats.
2300
Coast coamunic:ciors.tests regardless of oit
2300
- 2330
Proceed to arse A.
2330
- 2430
Cache skiff fellwring sass plan as above.
2430
- 0130
Oncache skiff as above.
0130
- 0230
Complote compass rns.
0230
- 0300
Secure at dock,
NOTES Observers aay ]mve earlier if desired. Communications !eats can
be ceased at 2130 on alternate plan if necessary.
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t33 13 4 i
1. The follaaing nsterial is foraasried herewith for inclusiom in
the vital domlents rspoeitory
a. On AS~,ciff' Operating gat! Instruction Manual.
b. Ow copy ct 't-escript1on =6 General Chamotorlstics
of SriOut=?si#le Ekiffo dated 25 Move cr 1955.
o. neat of esign plans as follows:
1035-3-Alt SI
canst~aetion Sections 53
105-4-Alt n
Ganstructin Profile LIE! Beam P1 n 2/S3
1035-5--Alt IV
campartment
2/5/53
1fl35-11-Alt V
1035-15-Alt I
r.rev Compartment
2/5/53
1035-16-Alt I
Steering Geer
5/8/53
1035-17-1t 111
Ballast geter Fmp 5h xves
2/2t}/
53
1035-20-n1t 0
,~
n
a
/
1035-21-gilt I
I
3
g
/1/53
1035 3A
Fastening ; che-,'.gle
4/3/53
1035-G3-4
?: a# ile an' Gex-ar It ai reag
nfi.
9,12,154
1035-G3-6
Machinery krre
t
8!27/54
1035-03-7
Ballast Piping
8/6/54
1035--G3/22
air smd Sant Piping
8/3/54
11335-03-a
Lead .H,.Ilast Stowage
7/23/54
2. For identification pa?posce, this material ehoul: be listed sr
the title ?ZZsi-asa rsible fkiff?,
l.-.Set of design plans';'--15 prints-,ip all
l Qparatitg an ;sot.- otian :' 1
2 GM of ttiescrlptl and General f ham -3.a3ti of
 a. Dry out hull thoroughly with sponge.
b. Drain all water from engine jackets and water pump, and ballast
PUMP.
c. Fill engine water pump grease cup with grease.
d. Drain gas tank and lines.
e. ?emove spark plugs and squirt a sufficient quantity of thin
lubricating oil on top of pistons to insure a protective film on
pistons, rings, and cylinder walls. The motor should than be
cranked for two minutes to insure complete covering.
f. Remove battery. Compass, fathometer, blower and snorkel can be
stored in skiff.
g. Grease all six topside relief.valve springs.
h. Clean skiff both inside and outside, repainting as required.
i. Wipe down all metal parts with oily cloth to insure a light film of
oil on all such parts that are exposed.
j. Hatch covers should be taken off and hatches left open for ventilation.
Leave crew compartment hatch in open position.
k. Store in a weatherproof building or shed, under a canvas or similar
cover that is spaced far enough above craft to avoid impairing
ventilation.
Monthly Checks:
.a. Inspect inside and outside for evidence of corrosion and condensation.
b. Wipe down to remove dust.
c. Remove spark plugs, squirt thin oil on top of pistons, and turn
engine over with hand crank for two minutes to relubricate pistons,
rings and cylinder walls.
d. Apply heavy film of oil to all exposed metal parts.
e. Be sure hatches are left open for ventilation.