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Rh however, found in the aft galley area, which is forward of the partition that separates the passenger cabin from the main deck cargo compartment. Additionally, lethal levels of carboxyhaemoglobin were found in the blood of two passengers from which specimens were obtained. See paragraph 1.13 p above. These findings were challenged by counsel for Boeing before the Board, but as appears from the Analysis in this Report (paragraph 2.12 pp – below), the Board is satisfied that they are correct. Soot deposits were present in the respiratory tracts of the eight bodies that could be examined. It was noted that the area of greatest concentration of structural damage due to heat was in the upper area of the fuselage in the right front portion of the main deck cargo compartment.

1.14.3 The main deck cargo compartment in the 747-244B Combi (Zone E) is a Class B compartment as defined by FAR 25.857(b). The compartment ls divided into two smoke detection zones, each of which is equipped with a dual smoke detection system providing a warning to the flight crew. There is no evidence that the flight crew were aware of