Nik H. 3 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 I think the -500 was a bit underpowered as it was powered by the 18.5k engines. The 400 and 300F were powered by the 22k engines. I remember doing the MH 6010/6011 newspaper run, heavy to KCH, half full to BKI then empty going back to SZB. The empty -300F was a rocket. About the flap limit for the -500, if I'm not mistaken Flaps 1 and 5 limit was 230 kts unlike the -400 which goes to 250 kts. Quite right there, but in its early days, the engines was set at 22.5K as the limits was more a little hardware and software tweak. Later on, for pure economic reasons it was limited to 18.5k. If I remember correctly VMC speeds were also high due to a shorter moment arm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 History of 737 operations in Malaysia 1969 Comets replaced by five B737-100s.First flight to Bali. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Wow,i haven't knew that SBW-KCH-SBW was also using 735! Another interesting info. If i'm not mistaken,MSA is the operator of the last 30 737-100s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 A -500 with 22.5K engines...what a rocket! Are the -800's 24 or 26K? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 I wonder, was B733(9M-MZA) initially planned as a pax version? http://www.airport-data.com/images/aircraft/large/242/242951.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zamim 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 MIR, 9MMZA was delivered in 1993 to MAS as a pure freighter aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted September 27, 2012 But based on the photo - was the new-built 733 converted into a freighter? Doesnt look like there's a side cargo door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samsyuri 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2012 MIR, 9MMZA was delivered in 1993 to MAS as a pure freighter aircraft. But based on the photo - was the new-built 733 converted into a freighter? Doesnt look like there's a side cargo door. It was delivered as normal B733 and converted to freighter at Pemco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted September 27, 2012 There were some differences between MZA and MZB regarding the cargo doors, but I can't remember what they were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruiz Razy 1 Report post Posted September 27, 2012 <!--quoteo(post=210803:date=Feb 1 2009, 02:05 PM:name=Nik H.)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nik H. @ Feb 1 2009, 02:05 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=210803"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The B737-500 is my favorite B737 series, having flown the -200,300,400 and the 500. Its the size of the -200, but with the power of the -400. Occasionally to relieve boredom, we set full power on take off and it hit the skies at almost 6000fpm climb rate, much to the amazement of ATC. A real tonic for speedfreaks. However, it was not as flexible on approach as the flap extension speeds were lower than the B734, so some care needs to be taken when charging dwn on a hi-speed approach.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I think the -500 was a bit underpowered as it was powered by the 18.5k engines. The 400 and 300F were powered by the 22k engines. I remember doing the MH 6010/6011 newspaper run, heavy to KCH, half full to BKI then empty going back to SZB. The empty -300F was a rocket. About the flap limit for the -500, if I'm not mistaken Flaps 1 and 5 limit was 230 kts unlike the -400 which goes to 250 kts. As a frequent business traveller, I do agree with the 735 ..... It's really the favourite. Sadly MH could have used them to open up new medium routes with it . ... Well it did to DVO , CEB.... Or even have an all business class flight . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites