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Swissair 111

Printed page 18. PDF page 30.

the top of Galley 2, as Galley 2 was not electrically powered and not in service. A silicone elastomeric end cap was placed over the vent duct to close it off. The cap was located between the aft side of
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Swissair 111

Printed page 118. PDF page 130.

however, this branch was not connected to Galley 2 and the branch was closed off with a silicone elastomeric end cap (see Figures 4 and 6). The vent connection to Galley 2 was not made because Galley 2 was not
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Swissair 111

Printed page 142. PDF page 154.

materials include insulation blanket cover materials, splicing tapes, polyethylene foam, and silicone elastomeric end caps. 142 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
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Swissair 111

Printed page 167. PDF page 179.

polyimide insulation. The three right emergency AC bus cables were also wrapped in a silicone elastomer-coated glass fibre braided electrical sleeving to provide additional protection. The additional mechanical protection provided on the cables in the 91 As defined in M
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Swissair 111

Printed page 211. PDF page 223.

have contributed to the propagation and intensity of the fire. These materials included silicone elastomeric end caps; hook-and-loop fasteners; foams; adhesives; and different kinds of splicing tapes used in the construction, installation, and repair of insulation blankets
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Swissair 111

Printed page 236. PDF page 248.

that a small propagating flame front breached, to some extent, the exposed Galley 2 silicone elastomeric vent cap. This vent cap is located immediately adjacent to the forward end of the muff assembly, next to the cockpit rear wall, adjacent
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