Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
F40-10W
Type
reload
Date code
01040705
Failure date
Oct 5, 2024
Location
Santa Fe Dam Rec Area, Los Angeles, Ca
Temperature
93 ℉
Delay inaccurate
actual
0.5
Other failure
description
Immediate burn through of delay element.
Comments
Delay element appeared to burn through when rocket was 40 feet off pad causing chute ejection followed by main propellent blasting out end of forward closure destroying the engine mount above the closure and burning the rest of the rocket above the engine mount. Delay had been set to 6 seconds using Aerotech RMS delay tool.
Status
pending