Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
G53-7FJ
Type
reload
Date code
unknown
Failure date
Aug 8, 2020
Location
Newark, Illinois
Temperature
80 ℉
Delay inaccurate
actual
2
Comments
Propellant burned normally but ejection charge fired much too early, about 2 seconds after propellant burn-out instead of the expected 7 seconds. I assembled the motor correctly and used the supplied delay element without drilling it at all.
Status
pending