RE: what to do with a destroyed A-10
ask and you shall receive... first remove the small screw that holds the impeller on. next use a set of pliers to grip the impeller at the base, as close to the motor as possible. pull the impeller off the shaft. that will expose the two screws that hold the motor on the mount. remove the screws and wallah the motor will push out. here are some picks of the process. you can do this with the motor housing on the plane