Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
Cesaroni Technology
Designation
6G 54mm 2285K260-P C
Type
reload
Date code
Dec 11 2013
Failure date
Jun 25, 2016
Location
Brothers, OR
Temperature
75 ℉
Casing Burned through
location
just below fwd bulkhead
Comments
6 grain motor in 6XL case using XL spacer. Motor burned for 2 seconds before case failed and flame burned through rocket sides, ending flight. Suspect motor forward bulkhead (delay ejection module) pushed up into spacer, allowing flame to escape from top of motor.
Status
accepted