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Old 30th Jul 2008, 03:45
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If the failure was at the cylinder neck/valve assembly, then the equal/opposite reaction may have caused the cylinder to pivot at the upper strap mount, forcing the bottom towards the hull and either rupturing or penetrating the hull.

Last edited by Machaca; 30th Jul 2008 at 03:51. Reason: clarification
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