Instant Shuttle turnaround ?

This is a rethorical question, so no need to spout insults about how
unrealistic, unsafe it would be. I am more interested in the raw
mechanics of it. (and a "one off" exploit, not doing the stuff below all
the time).

If, just after landing, they were to clean up the cabin, refuel the
tanks, inflate tires and then mate an orbiter to a stack and launch it.

What orbiter systems would not work because they *absolutely* need to be
changed with each flight ?

What systems would have a high likelyhood of failure ?

What systems would likely work ?

What systems would definitely work ?


Would it be fair to state that the cabin systems, computers etc would
not *require* any refit between flights ? (ok, so they need to change
the CO2 filters and clean toilet).

Would SSMEs work ? Or do they become absolutely inoperative after being
iddle in vaccum and/or re-entry ? Is it correct to state that they were
originally designed to be re-used without maintenance ?

What about all the thrusters around the orbiter ? Do they gunk up during
re-entry and require maintenance, or are they theoretically ready to be
used again ?

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