Accession Number:

AD0843123

Title:

17E Hydraulic FAILURE Analysis Test,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Cross, J. B.

Report Date:

1961-08-28

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

Missile 17E flight data showed SustainerVernier hydraulic system pressure loss indicating hydraulic line failure. This report describes tests performed to determine the cause and location of failure by simulating possible conditions of failure on the laboratory hydraulic system specimen and comparing the results with flight data. Author

Descriptors:

• *VERNIER ROCKET ENGINES)
• (*SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES
• (*HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING))
• HYDRAULIC PRESSURE PUMPS
• PIPES
• LEAKAGE(FLUID)
• HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS
• PRESSURIZATION
• DEGRADATION
• SIMULATION

Subject Categories:

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
• Rocket Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE