Debris Examination Items 2 and 3
Debris Examination Items 2 and 3
Safety Investigation Report (2018) Appendix 1.12B
Summary
2) Item 2 - Right Wing No. 7 Flap Support Fairing
Item No. 2 was found on 27 December 2015 in Daghatane Beach, Mozambique.
The item was brought to ATSB Laboratory in Canberra for detailed examination and analysis. The part was identified from a number stencilled on the part (676EB), as a segment from a Boeing 777 flap track (support) fairing (Fairing No. 7) from the right wing. All measurable dimensions, materials, construction and other identifiable features conformed to the applicable Boeing drawings for the identified fairing. It was concluded that the item is almost certain from MAS B777 aircraft, registered 9M-MRO.
Refer to Appendix 1.12B for details.
3) Item 3 - Right Horizontal Stabilizer Panel Piece
Item No. 3 was found on 27 February 2016 in Valankulo, Paluma Sandbank, Mozambique.
The item was brought to ATSB Laboratory in Canberra for detailed examination and analysis. The part was primarily identified from images showing the materials, construction and “NO STEP” stencil, as a segment of a Boeing 777 right horizontal stabilizer panel. All measurable dimensions, materials, construction and other identifiable features conformed to the Boeing drawings for the stabiliser panel. It was concluded that the item is almost certain from MAS B777 aircraft, registered 9M-MRO.
Refer to Appendix 1.12B for details.
Source: Safety Investigation Report 2018:1 Factual Information/1.12/1.12.3 SIR-2018
Source: Safety Investigation Report 2018 Appendix 1.12B SIR-APP-SET4