B777 ferry flight returns to departure airport after experiencing an apparently false fire warning in the crew rest area during the climb.
Synopsis
B777 ferry flight returns to departure airport after experiencing an apparently false fire warning in the crew rest area during the climb.
Narrative
On climbout we had a Master Warning light and bell. The EICAS had a message for smoke FDCR (flight deck crew rest). The Captain; who was the Pilot Flying; also took over ATC and I started the checklist. I had to get out of my seat since we were flying a ferry flight. There were only the two of us on the aircraft; so I had to evaluate the FDCR and see if there was smoke or fire. I took a PEB; checked the cockpit door for heat; there was none; looked out the peep-hole -- saw nothing; then opened the door looking for any signs of smoke or fire. I checked the FDCR and found the heater on but no smoke or fire. I did notice a particular odor. The Captain was continuing to run the checklist and I re-set the FA panel to silence the warning bell. I returned to the cockpit; closed and secured the door; and finished the required checklist. The Captain coordinated for a return to ZZZ and we landed on Runway 18R. We were met by ARFF which came aboard and searched for any hot spots. The firemen spent over 1 hour looking for the source of the warning. We turned the aircraft over to Maintenance.
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