This dataverse contains the configuration controlled documentation for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4000 Flange Assembly (FA): The Flange Assembly (the mechanical interface to all science instruments) comprises the Instrument Flange and the Pressure Window Subassemblies as well as the Balancing Subassembly and the Cable Load Alleviator.

The SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual contains a guide how to use the archive as well as an overview of the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS).

The FA component is organized according to the HBS and contains subsystems as listed in the following tree structure:

0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/4000 Flange Assembly
├── 4100 Instrument Flange
│   └── 4110 INF Access Port Insulation
├── 4200 Pressure Window Subassembly
│   ├── 4210 Gate Valve Housing
│   ├── 4220 Shutter Mechanism
│   ├── 4230 Crankshaft Bearing_Actuator
│   ├── 4240 Crankshaft Bearing
│   ├── 4250 Drive Shaft ASM
│   ├── 4260 Shroud
│   ├── 4270 Limit Switch Box
│   └── 4280 Relay Housing Assembly
├── 4300 Balancing Subassembly
│   ├── 4300.1 Fine Balancing Assembly
│   ├── 4300.2 Balancing Main Plate
│   ├── 4300.3 Balancing Struts
│   ├── 4300.4 Balancing Panels and Racks
│   ├── 4320 Balancing Coarse Plates
│   ├── 4330 TA-PMA Shear Box Counterweight Assembly
│   └── 4390 TA Fixation Device
└── 4400 Cable Load Alleviator
    ├── 4410 Bulkhead Protection Shield
    └── 4430 CLA Helium Lines Brackets
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4000 Flange Assembly
May 29, 2026
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4000 Flange Assembly", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6070, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the assembly level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4000 Flange Assembly (FA). Refer to subsystem datasets in the dataverse collection 4000 Flange Assembly for subsystem level files. The FA component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technolog...
4430 CLA Helium Lines Brackets
May 29, 2026 - 4400 Cable Load Alleviator
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4430 CLA Helium Lines Brackets", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6092, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4430 CLA Helium Lines Brackets (CLAHLB). The CLAHLB component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assem...
4410 Bulkhead Protection Shield
May 29, 2026 - 4400 Cable Load Alleviator
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4410 Bulkhead Protection Shield", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6091, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4410 Bulkhead Protection Shield (CLABPS). The CLABPS component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Asse...
4330 TA-PMA Shear Box Counterweight Assembly
May 29, 2026 - 4300 Balancing Subassembly
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4330 TA-PMA Shear Box Counterweight Assembly", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6088, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4330 TA-PMA Shear Box Counterweight Assembly (SBCW). The SBCW component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Teles...
4300.3 Balancing Struts
May 29, 2026 - 4300 Balancing Subassembly
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4300.3 Balancing Struts", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6085, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4300.3 Balancing Struts (BSBS). The BSBS component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/4000 Fl...
4300.2 Balancing Main Plate
May 29, 2026 - 4300 Balancing Subassembly
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4300.2 Balancing Main Plate", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6084, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4300.2 Balancing Main Plate (BMP). The BMP component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/4000...
4390 TA Fixation Device
May 28, 2026 - 4300 Balancing Subassembly
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4390 TA Fixation Device", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6089, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4390 TA Fixation Device (TAFD). The TAFD component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/4000 Fl...
4400 Cable Load Alleviator
May 28, 2026 - 4400 Cable Load Alleviator
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4400 Cable Load Alleviator", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6090, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the assembly level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4400 Cable Load Alleviator (CLA). Refer to subsystem datasets in the dataverse collection 4400 Cable Load Alleviator for subsystem level files. The CLA component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFI...
4320 Balancing Coarse Plates
May 28, 2026 - 4300 Balancing Subassembly
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4320 Balancing Coarse Plates", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6087, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4320 Balancing Coarse Plates (BSCP). The BSCP component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly/40...
4300.4 Balancing Panels and Racks
May 28, 2026 - 4300 Balancing Subassembly
Deutsches SOFIA Institut, 2026, "4300.4 Balancing Panels and Racks", https://doi.org/10.18419/DARUS-6086, DaRUS, V1
This dataset contains the subsystem level files for the SOFIA Telescope Assembly subsystem 4300.4 Balancing Panels and Racks (BPR). The BPR component is organized according to the SOFIA TA Hardware Breakdown Structure (HBS) as described in the SOFIA TA Technology and Operations Archive Manual within the following path: 0000 SOFIA Telescope Assembly...
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