tony roberts wrote in
news:nospam-33EADD.23165714072005@shawnews:

The tanks contain hydrogen and oxygen. A combination of the two power
it. If it runs out of either, it can blow, or overspool the engine -
either would be fatal. So it needs accurate fuel sensors - unless you
want to fly it. Crew safety is paramount - and right now it's
compromised.

Tony
C-GICE

In article ,
"Granite" wrote:

Discovery can't take off because of a bad fuel sensor ? Are they
kidding us ? The crew is already strapped in, number one for
departure, cocked and loaded. We just put gas in the thing. I saw
the line guys top the tanks earlier in the day. Stick the tank,
placard the gas gauge inop and let's go haul the mail ! Now it takes
three or four days to replace it ? They need to find a new A&P,
preferably non-union. We are never going to get commercial space
travel at this rate. I'm sure the FAA is to blame too ... somehow.


But the regs say it only has to be accurate when empty!