Engine Malfunctions (CATO)

Engine Malfunctions (CATO)

Like all items that are manufactured, rocket motors can malfunction. The term that is commonly used for a engine malfunction is CATO. 

Engine malfunctions include:

  • failure for the propellent to burn properly
  • ejection charge is insufficient
  • The upper clay cap fails to release the ejection charge to deploy the recovery device.

Should any of these events happen it is important to notify Estes at service@estesrockets.com. 

When notifying us, include the following items:

  • Pictures of the damaged rocket.
  • Pictures of the malfunctioning engine. Please include the production code that was printed on the side of the engine.
  • Your shipping address so that we can send you replacement items if we determine it was a CATO.
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