Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2005 Rozhan,...base on my knowledge, 737-200 is a bucket type thrust reverser. 727 slightly different. 732 is bucket type. JT8D equipped 727 "Super 27's" have bucket type. On other 727's I believe it may be just a sliding panel on the top of the engines, directing the bypass air upwards, and sidewards on the number two. Not 100% sure, this is one thing I too would like to clarify. 737 Classics also have the landing light on the flap fairing, and QF have started to replace theirs with new alternating landing lights. We saw one of the upgraded birds when out spotting with Sandeep week before last. Looks very weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2005 Thanks TK, Liam, for the insight on the thrust reversers. I used to love seating at the back of the B737-200 when MAS used to operate them..... just to see the reversers being deployed upon landing. I have some pics of them as well. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think because of the angle of deflection of the reversers, the back fuselage of the B732 will often get slightly blackened (or greyed) with either soot or heat marks. I see such discolouration on many of MAS B732 rear side fuselage, concentrated near the engines. Also the engines had circular stickers reading 'Pratt & Whitney Dependable Engines' circled around an eagle. Those were the days.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2005 TK et al. Based on your picture depicting how the 732 engine's are connected to the wing...it looks as if it IS attached to a little pylon..which in turn is attached to the wing. (You said it wasnt attached to a pylon previously) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Wing tip..someone can tell me what are all those on the wing tip. I read from a source which i have gorgotten .it is use for Statics discharge..and the source said there are more on the tail there..but i forgot which a/c is.. TK, hope this will help you..haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 anyone, still no idea of where the transmile logo came from??? 9362[/snapback] it look like some kinds of birds just try to answer it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fendy Report post Posted October 7, 2005 a flower i think... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 static discharge and also to prevent bird from flocking at the tip. hehe...... was it a flower fendy? i thot i saw a bird playing with a circus ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 (edited) it look like some kinds of birds just try to answer it. The two chinese characters gave away the hint. It should be translated as "Golden Hawk". The colour choice are very Chinese in a way, red complete with gold. Needless to say, it is own by ethnic Chinese. Liam, thanks for the fleet info! Edited October 7, 2005 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 and Papa Mike Mike is a very very old aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing Yew 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 The two chinese characters gave away the hint. It should be translated as "Golden Hawk". The colour choice are very Chinese in a way, red complete with gold. 9467[/snapback] Very Asian slogan too, Asia serving the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 dont you think its nice to get on board an aircraft through this aft stair case. I remember once i flew on a russian Yak-42 and all passenger gets on board through the aft steps. The photo with the static discharge i posted and asked all of you is just a simple question and i guess all aircraft fanatics knew what it is. The transmile logo...well i knew its a bird maybe but i dont know what kind of bird, Like azahan, bird playing with a ball...yeah..it looks like one. For your info this logo is from another airline logo long time back. The airline no longer exist. The airline is from asia, somewhere north east of asia. Try and figure it out where or what airline... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 (edited) For your info this logo is from another airline logo long time back. The airline no longer exist. The airline is from asia, somewhere north east of asia. Try and figure it out where or what airline... My guess is Mongolian MIAT? Mongolian has a legend about a bird which has something to do with the founding of their tribe and country. Looks like transmile have installed hush-kits on their 727s and 737s to reduce the noise? Edited October 7, 2005 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 yup SV, looks like the seven twos are stage 3 compliant... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 My guess is Mongolian MIAT? Mongolian has a legend about a bird which has something to do with the founding of their tribe and country. 9493[/snapback] MIAT looks more a horse to me ... How about Hainan and/or Shan Xi airlines ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 (edited) Those rear steps reminds me of some character, Gary Cooper if I'm not mistaken, who hijacked one of these aircraft. He then parachuted out of the plane from the rear door and never heard of since. Edited October 7, 2005 by radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2005 TK, is it Mandarin Airlines? Just a guess, but looks close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fendy Report post Posted October 7, 2005 japan domestic airlines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2005 Fendy got it..... Buy me dinner, lunch cannot la this time of the year.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 8, 2005 (edited) Never knew there is a Japan Domestic Airline all along. Thought they only had Toa Domestic Airline (East-Asia Domestic Airline) Here is a photo of the JDA YS-11 take in 1976. The only photo in A.net I could find..... http://www.airliners.net/open.file/856604/L/ Edited October 8, 2005 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Ng 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 How about this one????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2005 I think that Boeing 737-200 Transmile Air Service with White Color Livery ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2005 After the ramp visit, Frank and I was at runway 15, touch down point. "Transmile 90 Tango" executing some touch and go's for endorsement flight. I remember slamming MH 777 in Johor Bharu years ago for my initial real aircraft training flight...same goes with this Transmile MD-11... 9363[/snapback] TK, thanks for not uploading the picture including the MD11 and myself... Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2005 you want it Frank....he he he he.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Here is the details on the new rego of 9M-TGB... VH-DHF Power Driven Aeroplane with tricycle-retractable landing gear 3 Turbofan engines Manufacturer: THE BOEING COMPANY Model: 727-2F2A/F Serial number: 22998 Aircraft first registered in Australia: 16 August 2005 Registration holder as of 16 August 2005 TRANSMILE AIR SERVICES SDN BHD Abdul A212 Shar Airport Subang SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN 47000 MALAYSIA Registered operator as of 16 August 2005 ASIAN EXPRESS AIRLINES PTY. LIMITED PO Box 101 MASCOT NSW 1460 AUSTRALIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ng 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 i saw this transmile plane in subang airport few days ago....but im not sure whether is this one anot...haha i wanted take the picture while i was in the car bur din bring my camera...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
