I have read a considerable amount on the drilling of vent holes for use on altimeter-based deployments, and as a general practice to keep pressure changes and drag-related pressure buildup from popping a payload section before anticipated.
However, has anyone drilled holes aft of the forward motor centering ring? Specifically, in the dead space found between the forward and aft centering rings that is sealed off (presumably) by epoxy fillets. This space is sealed and is therefore susceptible and prone to pressure changes like all other spaces. Is it not as much of a worry given the materials and construction techniques? Has anyone seen this section of an airframe burst due to pressure changes (and not motor failure)?
However, has anyone drilled holes aft of the forward motor centering ring? Specifically, in the dead space found between the forward and aft centering rings that is sealed off (presumably) by epoxy fillets. This space is sealed and is therefore susceptible and prone to pressure changes like all other spaces. Is it not as much of a worry given the materials and construction techniques? Has anyone seen this section of an airframe burst due to pressure changes (and not motor failure)?