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Rh 1.14.4 None of the cockpit oxygen masks were recovered for examination, nor was any part of the oxygen system. Similarly, none of the fire fighting equipment for the main deck cargo compartment was found. It was noted that two of the cargo barrier net clips were unclipped at the release fittings. Evidence to indicate that fire fighting procedures had been commenced is provided by the splatter of barrier net material (i.e. from the cargo hold) on the Halon fire extinguisher from door 2R (i.e. from the passenger cabin).

There were in total eight 2.5 lb Halon 1211 fire extinguishers installed in the passenger and flight deck areas of the aeroplane. Three 3.63 lb water extinguishers completed the portable fire extinguisher complement that was available in the passenger cabin and cockpit. Of these, one Halon extinguisher that was installed at door 2R was recovered with the floating debris. The bottle was full, but this was the extinguisher on which there was some melted nylon present on the outside surface. All these fire extinguishers were checked and recertified during 1987.