Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
Pro38-4G 548I242W
Type
single-use
Date code
May 12 2015
Failure date
Mar 8, 2020
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Temperature
82 ℉
Burning propellant ejected
Casing Burned through
location
Last 20mm of Pro38 6G case
Other failure
description
After about 0.5 seconds in flight, burn through past the aft closure which resulted in an in-flight burn through of the outer casing, then the burn through of the LOC MMT and then ejection of the Aeropack tailcone retainer and some burning material, possibly some propellant. The reload was checked and confirmed correctly seated and the aft closure confirmed tightly screwed in after an earlier Pro38 I motor also experienced a burnout on the launch rail.
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Comments
ARF (formerly AMRS) member number 276.
Photos
Pro38 4G 548I242W aft closure fail picture 2 08Mar20.jpg
Status
pending