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those particular portions had been exposed to a maximum temperature of the order of 300°C.

(3) A globule of molten nylon 6.6 found on the rearmost galley ceiling support structure contained a 3,1 mm diameter metal ball. Control cable pulleys in the area are made of nylon 6.6 and fitted with ball bearings havlng 3,1 mm diameter balls.

(4) A pantihose in a toilet bag was found partially melted to a heat damaged pallet load tie-down net. The toilet bag was not one of those provided by the Operator. Particles of copper, iron and melted plastic material were found inside the pantihose. Holes caused by hot particles were noticed in the hose and the toilet bag. Molten metal and molten plastic droplets were found on the netting.

(5) Sections of the 9G cargo barrier net had been heated to its melting polnt and the molten polyester net material then smeared over contamin-