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Rh cargo hold, the forward upper deck and from Zones A, B and C of the passenger compartment showed any signs of smoke deposit or exposure to heat except that the portable fire extinguisher from door No 2 right showed soot deposits and a splatter of molten plastic material. (Appendix B, Volume 2 p shows the different zones.)

Two rearward facing attendants' folding seats from doors 1 and 2 left were also recovered. The seat at No 1 left hand door was extensively damaged by impact while the seat pan was in the occupied (horizontal) position. The buckle on the right side safety harness was latched and the belts had broken close to the buckle. The harness was found detached from the seat frame. The seat at No 2 left hand door was also extensively damaged, but impact occurred while the seat pan was in the stowed (vertical) position. The safety harness was found unlatched and remained