Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
G53-10FJ
Type
single-use
Failure date
Jul 16, 2016
Location
Memphis, TN
Temperature
91 ℉
Delay inaccurate
actual
6.0
Other failure
description
Ejection charge deployed very early, perhaps 3-4 seconds after launch. Noticed that before launch the delay element with liner was looser than I was used to with other motors. No damage to the case or rocket, but upon disassembly it appears that there may have been some flame leaking around the delay element.
Comments
Total time until early deployment was about 3-4 seconds. Should have flown to about 1000-1100', may have reached 300-400'.
Status
accepted