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NASA-LLIS-0496

Lessons Learned - Improper Welded Joints in Rocket Engine Combustion Chamber (1995)

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Organization: NASA
Publication Date: 13 March 1997
Status: active
Page Count: 2
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Abstract:

A defective weld in the combustion chamber of the Mars Global Surveyor main engine resulted in destruction of the engine within the first few seconds of test. Conduct a thorough external and internal inspection of rocket engine combustion chambers, paying particular attention to welded joints, prior to hot fire testing.

Document History

NASA-LLIS-0496
March 13, 1997
Lessons Learned - Improper Welded Joints in Rocket Engine Combustion Chamber (1995)
Abstract: A defective weld in the combustion chamber of the Mars Global Surveyor main engine resulted in destruction of the engine within the first few seconds of test. Conduct a thorough external...
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