Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
E26-7W
Type
single-use
Date code
012522-01
Failure date
Sep 20, 2023
Location
Westerville, OH
Temperature
75 ℉
Other failure
description
Motor chuffed and failed to ignite on two attempts. First Fire Micro and First Fire Junior ignitors used.
Reported to mfr.
Have more motors
Comments
A manufacturing defect with insufficient clay in the nozzle caused the throat diameter to be larger than designed, preventing the pressure to achieve that necessary to ignite the propellant. In the photo, the one on the right is from a more recent lot, and has the proper throat diameter. A more energetic ignitor may be necessary.
Photos
2023-09-21 12.47.54.jpg
Status
pending