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Swissair 111

Printed page vii. PDF page 7.

or Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 1.16.8 Electrical Ignition Tests of MPET-Covered Insulation Blankets . . . . . . . . 153 1.16.9
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Swissair 111

Printed page xi. PDF page 11.

wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 6: Muff assembly with MPET-covered insulation blanket . . . . .
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Swissair 111

Printed page 15. PDF page 27.

attached wire bundles, are in contact with the metallized polyethylene terephthalate (MPET)-covered insulation blanket. Each of the conduits protrude forward of the cockpit wall by varying amounts because of the angle of the wall to the bracket. Typically, the forward
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Swissair 111

Printed page 19. PDF page 31.

FACTUAL INFORMATION Figure 6: Muff assembly with MPET-covered insulation blanket TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD 19
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Swissair 111

Printed page 120. PDF page 132.

where melted and resolidified material was adhering to the curtain fabric, including an MPET-covered insulation blanket, a blue-green material consistent with being from an electrical module block, and a material consistent with 7075 aluminum alloy. These curtains were mos
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Swissair 111

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installed, have little likelihood of being chafed or otherwise damaged. However, there are MPET-covered insulation blankets in close proximity to the wires. The three wires were assessed regarding their potential to be related to the lead ignition event. Exhibit 1-3029
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