01-01-29          0700    Morning routine.   ….

            The Auxiliary Fuel Tank Fill/Isolation Valve, Exh #1-2468, retrieved from box Exh #1-1274, was discussed with John GARSTANG.  He was not able to provide a correct orientation for the unit, or the bulkhead wall unit.  However, he advised that the valve is now closed, which is obvious.  But it should instead be open.  The unit serves to move fuel from the aft tank forward for balance and ballast, especially when readying for a landing, as they do not want to land tail heavy or the plane will drag its tail on the runway.  The fact that it is now closed indicates a problem with the electrical system running the unit.  However, there are several fuses involved, and two redundant wiring systems to run it.  They do not really know if it is a lead event, or a follow-on event of the fire.  However, John wants the valve unit turned as an OM, and Randy VITT wants the whole unit in Ottawa for their ‘show and tell’.