Boeing 747-240B (SCD)  (Copyright © Mirza Rizwan Beyg)

Boeing 747-240B Combi (AP-BAK) passenger cabin in section 44 of aircraft's fuselage photographed on October 14, 2009. PIA Engineering & Maintenance performed heavy maintenance i.e. Check "C" + L3/R3 door modification + full passenger conversion on aircraft AP-BAK successfully turning a cargo/passenger mix aircraft into a high capacity passenger carrier.

This aircraft was previously utilized for passenger/cargo mix operation in combi configuration with 234 passenger seats, after modifications this aircraft has been converted into full passenger configuration and is now capable to accommodate 468 passengers.

This modification was done with formal approval from CAA Pakistan in the form of Engineering Change Order (ECO). AP-BAK in full passenger configuration took part in PIA Hajj 2009 flight operations

Boeing 747-240B (SCD)  (Copyright © Mirza Rizwan Beyg

A plate engraved with Boeing 747-240B Combi (AP-BAK) owner details attached to the aircraft photographed on October 3, 2009. Under Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules & regulations, an aircraft registered in Pakistan should carry an identification plate inscribed with its nationality and registration marks. The plate should be made of fireproof material and be secured to the aircraft in a prominent position near the main entrance.

Boeing 747-240B (SCD)  (Copyright © Mirza Rizwan Beyg

Weight specifications (empty weight 158382kgs and maximum all up weight 362876kg) painted on the fuselage of PIA Boeing 747-240B Combi (AP-BAK) photographed at Karachi Airport on October 3, 2009