ashraf,
this just a general remarks k. MAS always think they are the best. they live in their own cocoon and couldnt be bothered with what the others are doing. Earlier they wanted to 'kill off' pelangi air, berjaya air, transmile air, AIROD, AA included. With the exception of pelangi air, look at the other local airlines. how they prosper.. i make this remark because i was from MAS...

You have my sympathy, Kabadi. Unfortunately this is how MAS view the 'outside world'. They are 'the best' and nothing else come close! What a laugh...

Do not be despair to all MIAT students. Get your diploma, LWTR, whatever and work elsewhere.. if I were you, I'd work somewhere else and be paid better than the peanuts the pay you here... further more the cost of living is getting higher and higher... you get my drift...

BTW, by now you would have known that 100 A320 for AA is confirmed and 30 more on option. Where would you think AA going to get engineers/technicians etc?

People. Let's clear this up.
DCA will NOT be converting to EASA 66. They will/may adopt EASA 66 WITH variations. The issuance of AMEL/LWTR as per Section L BCAR by DCA is still in force. This was indicated by the Director of Airworthiness, DCA himself during a dialogue sessions between DCA and the industry about 2 weeks ago... Currently they are still 'carefully' studying the implications of adopting EASA 66 and are NOT in a 'rush' to do it.
However nothing is stopping you to prepare for the EASA 66 implemetation/adoption. Just 'several' modules to include on top of your Section L syllabus, right?

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jul 22 2006, 12:17 AM

good work kabadi! i wanna wish you and the others too (ashraf included) all the best.

what batch? whoa.. so very senior. The Lease Planning Manager, if you know him or who he is, was my batch.

i m still a licenced engineer, therefore, I should have the licence, right!
I think I hv replied to what batch I was from...

well, i share my experiences with those who want to learn. come to think of it, most licensed engineers would do the same.

btw, who is from MIAT here? I know a few 'names'. I will be in MIAT this 26th.(wednesday). I wanna drop in to look at the setup there...

The honor is mine just to be able to share experiences and view here in Low Yat's forum. Initially I was just curious and wanted to know what's going on but could not help it when things are being 'misquoted', misinterpreted and down right totally wrong.

I can be an instructor because I am qualified and was 'helping out' APR when they started in Taman TTDI Jaya awhile back...and I do remember preparing a group of MIAT/Northrop Rice students for their oral... the first batch.

Surething, if you need someone to countersign your work schedule, I can sign, provided they are in order and you are ready to answer my questions with regards to what you have written. Basically just make sure that you have covered the BCAR Section L. Have done the basic work for the trades that you are applying. You dont have to do ALL but it is also acceptable if you can observe the work being carried out.
It would be good if your have a 'C check' experience on any type of aircraft, preferably the B737s as this is considered 'basic' aircraft. Ensure also if you are going for an airframe license, you have participated in the flight control rigging. The same for engine license. Mandatory things to have is the engine change, rigging and EGR ( Engine Ground Run). Participating in any troubleshooting would be an advantage! Please take the trouble to have this included in your work schedule!

Please also bear in mind, that the objective of having the oral examination is not to check your knowledge as you have passed the written examinations, but to see if you are COMPETENT enough to exercise the priviledges given to you as a 'Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer'.. that all....





This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jul 25 2006, 09:29 AM

This is NORMAL when you're a trainee/apprentice. You are like a 'cheap labour' therefore you will do mundane things like removing floorboards, cleaning, some servicing, more panel removals, sealant removal/application etc.. don't worry about it...everyone goes through the same thing!

You have to take your own initiative, stayed back, come during the weekends etc, at your own time. Especially when there are special work to be done. Normally they will do this outside normal shift hours, like static rigging, power rigging, gear rigging and retraction (a/c jacking/dejacking included) etc. Volunteer yourself and work for 'free' if need to be. They wont say no to 'free labour' Best thing is get an engineer or senior technician to be a 'big brother'. This makes life a lot easier to a trainee. Remember the experience gained cannot be found or bought anywhere else. You're in MAS, use every opportunity to gain the experience and the necessary kowledge! Remember, NO ONE will spoon fed you anymore.
Anyway, you only have to do this probably once. Once you got your work schedule filled.. you're closer in submitting your application and even closer in getting your license... need I say more?

There's a trick in answering questions... whether you know or not the answer is another story... learn boy, learn!

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jul 25 2006, 07:32 PM

Actually there no 'secret' to it... open your eyes and ears. One important thing about being an engineer,any engineer, is that you must be sharp and observant. I can't teach you this. This is part of your character, if you have them, you'll make one hell of an engineer!

And please do read a lot. I mean A LOT! How many times have you read over the CAAIP? Honestly, if have less than 13 times, you're NOT ready.

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jul 25 2006, 07:38 PM

ashraf,
these would be sufficient in order to prepare for your exams, however, how well do you understand what you have read? basically they all tell you the same thing, more or less. a gas turbine engine is a gas turbine engine! what make it work?

Do you understand about constant pressure cycle? charles law?boyle's law?universal gas law? how they are related in gas turbine applications/operations? A simple question here: Whats an engine and whats a power plant?

What is meant by 'flat rated engine'? If by now you are unable to explain these in your own words..... i see problems coming your way dude!

TOYOL helps but please DO NOT rely on them!

"CAIP" jarang2 baca<--- trouble brewing....

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jul 25 2006, 09:22 PM

Unfortunately, this is NOT the right answer. If you're going for your engine exams, you should start to worry....

Aha! big mistake. using logic. and also, this is NOT an english language test!

OK, about flat rated engine.

A flat rated engine will be rated like x thousand pounds of thrust at ISA+15.
eg, 22000 lbs. of thrust at ISA+15. Meaning, the engine is GUARANTEED by the manufacturer to produce the rated thrust (in this case 22000 pounds) as long as the temperature is NOT MORE than 30 deg. celsius.(ISA+15), hence the 'flat rating'. Simple right? IF you know the basics, yes!

Now, next question: what happened if the temperature is above 30 deg. celsius?

BTW, are we deviating from the topic? Maybe we should start a thread for LWTR questions huh?




This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jul 28 2006, 08:42 PM

ashraf/kabadi,
i'd say your answer is not acceptable. your answer is still based on your logical reasoning and (mis)interpretation of the question.
For a start, I suggest you better start learning the approach how to answer properly. It all starts with your train of thoughts... compose the facts,then layout the answer. They don't teach you this, NO?

please,polish your english! Its a prerequisit that you can read/write and speak proper english...

Haha! Thats too easy. You have to do better than that ler.

The intention here is to tell you that, whatever that you know/read at this point of time is (to my point of view) is insufficient for you to go thru the exam, particularly the ORAL. You need to be good, no, you need to be darn good! Got my point?

well, thats for you to find out!

Let's throw you another one.

Describe Brayton Pressure Cycle.
How does this related to the gas turbine engine?

ooops, then you better concentrate on your airleg dude!

MMOE? There is no standard or format but the mandatory requirements are laid out in the AN. Now, which AN is that?

But more importantly, why is MMOE important? What is so significant about having an MMOE?

Good work ashraf. I'm impressed!

Now, this is HOW you would answer such a question!

If you need to maintain 'complex stuffs', surelyyou need to know and study one, right?

and your career in aviation!

ahaw,
very good explanation of the brayton cycle...

about the ISA+15. Okay, think in this manner: The temperature is now higher(hotter). When the temperature is high, what is the affect on the air properties?
If these properties of the air changes, what will be the effect on the engine thrust?