Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
F15-8
Type
single-use
Date code
A022416
Failure date
Jan 20, 2018
Location
Jefferson, ME USA
Temperature
30 ℉
Nozzle blown out
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Comments
After booster CATO'd on a two stage rocket by blowing a nozzle, I suspected possible temperature or humidity cycling. I decided to ground test the sustainer motor, as these were both stored together (I had prepped the rocket in the summer but conditions did not allow me to fly). My hypothesis proved correct as the nozzle blew on this motor.
Status
accepted