SHELF AND SERVICE LIFE TEST OF ROCKET MOTORS, M16E3 FOR MACE (TM-76)

Abstract

Tests were conducted to determine the feasibility of extending the combined service and shelf life of the M16E3 Rocket Motor for the TM-76 Missile System. Inspection, both visual and radiographic, along with static firing was accomplished on five motors, age 52 months. Tests were conducted at -30 F and +160 F. X-ray examination revealed several small propellant defects; they did not have an adverse effect on performance. No malfunctions occurred and ballistic parameters were within specification limits. It is recommended that the combined service and shelf life of the M16E3 Rocket Motor be extended to five years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0403924

Entities

People

  • Robert M. Cavett

Organizations

  • Ogden Air Logistics Complex

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Engineering
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Lag
  • Ignition Systems
  • Inspection
  • Reliability
  • Rocket Engines
  • Shelf Life
  • Solid Propellants
  • Specifications
  • Static Tests
  • Visual Inspection

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Rocket Propulsion.