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The auxiliary battery, made with lithium ion components, may have been damaged by a fire ax, exacerbating the situation, said a person familiar with the incident.
WSJ: Japan Airlines' Jet Suffers Fire in Boston
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The safety board is the leading authority in the United States on aircraft safety investigations and is looking into the Boston fire, which preliminarily has been linked to a auxiliary battery system.
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Richard Walsh, a Massport spokesman, said the jet's auxiliary power unit battery, which is housed in a small compartment known as the aft electrical equipment bay, exploded after crews believed the fire was extinguished.
WSJ: Japan Airlines' Jet Suffers Fire in Boston
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Officials found that the battery for the aircraft's auxiliary power unit was incorrectly connected to the main battery that overheated.
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The battery powers the auxiliary unit and provides electricity for ground operations.
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It said it would now widen its probe to look at the battery charger and the auxiliary power unit.
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The fire started after a battery in the jet's auxiliary power system overheated.
BBC: Boeing Dreamliner catches fire in Boston
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The main investigation, which also involves the FAA and Boeing, focuses on the 787's cutting-edge lithium ion battery system that powers the plane's auxiliary power unit.
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SlimPort accessories maximize the battery life, while also providing the option to charge the mobile device when in use on the auxiliary screen.
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