Hola NSEU -
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A severe pressure differencial inbalance between Upper Deck and Main Deck...
Would lead to a complete (structural) collapse of the floor.
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I have flown 747F, 747C and 747SF. Does not matter if not 400s.
A collapse of the upper deck floor would would impede/destroy cables.
Cables linking flight deck to all tail flight controls hydraulic units.
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Relief panels are installed between the
three decks.
Upper, main deck and lower lobe.
What "book" are you reading...? Only read Boeing or airline own manuals.
When I puffed my Marlboros in the flight deck, the smoke went to outflow valves...
Under the plane's belly, through each separate floor...
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Happy contrails