2/3/01 -Integration of all instruments on the P-3B is near completion.  

Most instruments are powered and check out so far has been successful.  A special cooling connection for Kondo's rack is being constructed and will be available for the second test flight.   The P-3B hazard analysis review was held on Thursday and the Mission Readiness Review was held  Friday.  

A few action items resulted from the meeting.  They primarily were in regards to approval of instrument installations on the aircraft.   The Engineering check flight is scheduled for Thursday 08feb01 and the first Test flight is on Friday 09feb01.  Refer to the P-3B Integration Schedule for more detail.