Debris Examination Item 6

Debris Examination Item 6 - Right Hand Engine Fan Cowling

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Item 6 - Right Hand Engine Fan Cowling

Item No. 6 was found on 24 April 2016, south of Chidenguele, Mozambique. The item was brought back to Malaysia for identification and further examination by the Team. The possible location of the debris on a MAS B777 aircraft was determined. The hinge bracket, number of fasteners and fasteners’ pitch on the part were consistent with those on the right engine fan cowl on the aircraft. The mount found on the part was also consistent with the mount of the fan cowl “Hold- Open Stay Rod” in regards to its location, shape and size of the mounting bracket. The words “HOIST POINT” were still visible and in the correct location. The fonts used for the words on the part matched those on the fan cowl of the aircraft. The part was brought near to the right fan cowl and was found to physically resemble it in terms of shape, size, colour and features.

It has been concluded that the debris is part of the Right Fan Cowl of a B777. As the right fan cowls on both the engines are similar, there is no conclusive evidence to determine whether it belongs to the left (No. 1) or right (No. 2) engine. Based on the other features on the recovered part it has also been determined that the part is almost certain from MH370 (aircraft registered as 9M-MRO).

Source: Safety Investigation Report 2018:1 Factual Information/1.12/1.12.3 SIR-2018 ‎

Source: Safety Investigation Report 2018 Appendix 1.12D SIR-APP-SET4 ‎

The Safety Investigation Report MH370/01/2018 was released by the Malaysian ICAO Annex 13 Safety Investigation Team for MH370 in July 2018. More Info

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Aircraft Registration Number for the Boeing 777 used for Flight MH370. More Info