FOREWORD SYNOPSIS UPDATE ON THE INVESTIGATION PRELIMINARY REPORT Erratum (PAPER EDITION) completed Paragraphs (the paragraph numbers correspond to those in the preliminary report) 10.2 Runway Inspections 10.2.1 Regulations 10.2.2 The inspections on 25 July 2000 11.3.2 Engines 16.4 Previous Events 16.4.1 Nature of Events 16.4.2 Events which caused Structural Damage to Tanks 16.4.2.1 Accident on 14 June 1979 at Washington 16.4.2.2 Other Events 16.4.3 Statistical Factors NEW paragraphs (These paragraphs are additions to the preliminary report) 12.3.5 Examination of the Landing Gear 16.6 Metal Strip Found on the Runway 16.6.1 Findings on the Aircraft 16.6.2 Manufacturer's Documentation 16.6.3 Maintenance 16.7 Tank 5 Rupture Mechanism 16.8 Possible Origin of Combustion 16.9 Observations on the engines 16.9.1 Engine n°1 S/N CBE 031 16.9.2 Engine n°2 S/N CBX 115 18.1 Certification of Landing Gear and Tyres 18.1.1 General 18.1.1.1 Tyre Requirements 18.1.1.2 Landing gear Requirements 18.1.2 Means of Compliance at the Time of Certification FIRST ANALYTICAL ELEMENTS : HISTORY OF THE FLIGHT APPENDIX PREVIOUS EVENTS