Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Estes Industries
Designation
E16-4
Type
single-use
Date code
A 04 15 13
Failure date
Jul 11, 2015
Location
Los Angelea, CA
Temperature
75 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Comments
According to the on board Jolly Logic Altimeter Two unit the motor had a burn time of 2.1 seconds. The manufacturer lists a burn time of 2.09 seconds for this motor. The ejection charge fired immediately after motor burnout blowing out the center section of the ejection baffle system, burning holes in the nylon parachute and elastic shock cord.
Status
accepted