Galley/LAV Workshop

Currently, I have been allocated at Galley/Lavotary Workshop, situated in between Hangar 2 and Hangar 3. Working at this place is considered both physically and mentally challenging wit great demand of skills and passion. Firstly, this workshop is quite hazardous, with particles of dust and poisonous fumes due to cleaning chemicals, for example MEK and Tolune are thick in the air. Furthermore, air ventilation is the working area is undesirable, so wearing a mouth cover respirator during working definitely adds another challenge. Then, I really have my BM language tested by communicating with Indonesian exparthreads here. Wow, their BM's slang is ... Fantastic! =.="

Well, Galley/Lavotary Workshop is responsible for all the repair and maintenance on aircraft's galley (kitchen) and Lavotary (washroom). At the moment, this workshop is fully occupied by working on ourself MH aircraft and a Saudi Arabian's, both are of the jumbo B747. As the present workshop is over-congested with all the components, a temporary workshop has been set up beside Mechanical Workshop to speed up the production. Up to now, I have carried out several simple tasks to collect my work schedules, just to name a few; testing the galley's upper head working lights, installing the galley cart stoppers, assembling the galley module components, etc ... Time flies here, obviously as we have alot of tasks to do; sneaking underneath the galley module to tighten the screws, climbing high above to assemble wiring connections. By the time, you have completed the task, you will be dripping in sweat. After all, this is what we called, "Sweat-Back Knowledge", worth it, worth it!!

Oh ya, this is very interesting.
I have learned how to open the Lavotary door from OUTSIDE!
Haha :)
Wow, this is fun, right?

Fuel Transfer

This afternoon, I have learned something new; probably one of best examples where both Mechanical (A&C) and Avionics (E&I) LAEs are required to collaborate in a task. It was already 5pm, all my friends had long gone home, leaving Wen Jie and I behind. Sobbed! T.T Actually, we went into the hangar production lines ( a place where an aircraft is MROed ... ) to be KPC (kepochi) and see-see look-look. We met Mr Arvin in HPL 07, and we started to chat. We were fortunate as he taught us how to transfer fuel from one tank to another. This aircraft, a B747-400 has 4 main tanks, 2 on both wings, 2 reserve tanks, 1 on both sides, and 1 surge tank in each wing. By right, we shall refer to AMM for the correct procedures during the process, but to cut short the story, here how it is carried out, for instance transferring fuel from tank 1 to reserve tank 2:

1)Select Reserve Tank 2 Shuttle Valve open
2)Close Shuttle Valve Tank 2
3)Switch On the Booster Pump Tank 1 in the cockpit
4)Observe the rate of flow of fuel through indicators in Cockpit

5)Observe the fuel quantity in each tank through indicators in fuel control panel,
located at below left wing

6)Pay attention to the sounds of the booster pumps running
7)Switch Off Booster Pump Tank 1 after all the fuel has been transferred
8)Close the Shuttle Valve for Reserve Tank 2

Basically, these are some of the procedures that we should do. Reference should be made to AMM for more detailed information. Haha, really enjoy working with these LAEs, they are friendly and willingly to teach us. Hope to learn more in future ...

~ChEeRs~

Significance of Mother's Day

Mother's Day is just around the corner, for all Malaysians, we have set the second Sunday of May as a day where all sons and daughters will take this opportunity to appreciate and express their love to their beloved mothers, by saying " Happy Mother's Day, I love you, Mum!" Hmmm, when was your last time you told your Mum how much you love her? Can't remember? Ironically, some guys and girls remembered clearly when their partners last said the 3 Magic Words to them, sadly though, they didn't have any memory on when they told it to their Mum. Well, this is your best chance to make up for the loss; start planning a surprise for your Mum and give her the best ever Mother's Day for her to smile forever. Our Mums have never complaint, even they have to work till their bones' end to serve our needy, for 365 days non-stop, because they love you more than they love themselves. Not only that, they will always come around to massage your neck when you are tired of studying in room, talk to you and cheer you up when you are moody and discourage, prepare your meal everyday so that by the time you reach home, you will not starve to hunger. On our side, we will only miss our Mum when we don't have any money in pocket, because we all know, our Mum, without any hesitation will give you more than enough to spend. We often take good thing for granted. We think our Mum are over-controlling over our life when they advise us on the good and bad of a matter, no doubt, it will annoy you sometimes, but they do so because they want the best out of you. Agree? Part of my success today belongs to my Mum; she prays everyday for me to grow up healthily, share similar dreams and goals in life with me, and support mentally and emotionally by my side when I stumble and fall.

To all my readers, I hope this piece of post will send a wake call to you; How much your Mum have sacrificed and done for you all this while. They don't ask much nor need expensive presents such as jewelery, flowers or Tiramisu Cake to make them happy, but a simple hug with a "Happy Mother's Day" wish is sufficient to make up their day!

ChEeRs ...
(",*(",)
With love,
Keith

Okey, this is what currently happen now, some people crack their brain days and nights to memorize all the key points for Module 6 ( Things like, Fibreglass Composite, Rivet 2024, SAE 4130, CherryMAX Rivets, and so on ... ) while some people believe "I shall sleep first, my brain is over-saturated now". So, which one would you prefer?

However, to our surprise, the Module 6 Examinations will be held ... ~ arrgghhh ~ don't know when! Serious! I mean it. This afternoon, we were informed we will be going to MAS Hangar to proceed with our On-Job Training (OJT), also, don't know for how long, until further notice is given. Apart from that, we are supposed to sit for Module 3 Exams after Module 6, but now, it seems that it will be postponed as well. That will sum up the whole scenario.

Delayed Exams = OJT!

I was rather in a mixed feeling. Examination is no doubt quite tensing, (that's part of the rule, right?), but on the other side of me, I was excited and eager to put the theories onto action in the hangar. Some more, I have read about 75% of Module 6, OMG reading it all over again will surely drain my brain's juice to dry! "Sometimes, things come up, so we need to change" - Alright, this statement has its point. Great, you win ... Those who have been studying were disappointed because they will have to wait again for the next examination, while those who were less-prepared, will shout in joy, " It's God's blessing". Which one would you prefer?

ChEeRs ...
Happy Working!
:)

Wow ...
Module 6 (Material & Hardware) is coming soon,
next Tuesday ...
Haha :)

Good Luck, Keith!

Bi G aPpLe @ Kuching

B i g A pp le is coming to Kuching, nope Bi g A p ple is already in Kuching. Last week, for the first time, the only sole Bi g A pp le Donuts and Coffee House has extended its wing to The Spring Mall. A full coverage of story can be viewed from Kuching Bloggers website. Enter here.

Well, some people said, the donuts in B ig Ap p le Kuching are a little bit smaller in size as those in KL branch. Further more, the price is also higher, with a dozen of donuts will cost you MYR 22, unlike in KL, it will only take up to MYR 17. Oh my God! What the heck is this? Isn't it the same franchise, and shouldn't the quality and requirements be standardized? I hope some audits from Bi g A pp le HQ will come over to Kuching and have some talks with the managements here ... Haha :)

I had visited Bi g Ap ple and J.C o in KL before. I must say J .Co is of higher supremacy than the previous. I would say J. Co's donuts are not as sweet as Big Ap p le. Anyway, this is all depends on individual's taste buds. A call to those who never try before, hurry, pack your bags and heads to The Spring Mall to 'pluck' B i g Ap p le from the trees. (Karen, you will be damn happy with Big Apple in KCH, haha :D )

Happy Enjoying!
(",)

For once in a blue moon, today is an OFF day.
No college activity,
meaning I have more time for Zzzzz ... !
Haha :)
Great isn't it?

Have a wonderful day, everyone!
ChEeRs!

Finger Test

44 words

Speedtest

Wanna see how fast you can type?
Click here and have a shot ...
Good luck! :)

Too smart to try ...

I have seen this girl several time around my apartment, hiding at one corner of the building, acting suspiciously, apparently just because she does not want anyone to disturb her. Today, finally I uncover the reason why she behaves in such a way; She SMOKES there! ;)

~ shocked ~

As I walked toward her when I went out for dinner, I saw she pretended to be normal, standing there as if she was taking in some 'fresh air' outside. Well, how do I know she smokes? Cigarette's butts were everywhere on the floor, and black smokes were thick in the air. After all, she was alone at that particular moment. So, what do you think? No one else right? Damn, caught red-handed! I wander why would she hide at the edge of the building and smokes there? Is she afraid of her family to know about that? In my point of view, no matter how adorable a girl is, if she smokes, I'm sorry, you are disqualified out of my sight!
I am an anti-smoker, dude ... Haha :)

Precious 3 points ...

United continue to maintain and dominate their pole position in EPL with a sensational put-up against bitter rival, Arsenal in a match last night at The Theater of Dreams - Old Trafford. With precious 3points, Sir Alex Ferguson was all smiling when his boys showed amazing persistence and plentiful of courage to come back from behind to make it a victory with the final scoreline at 2-1, thanks to goal from wonder boy, Christiano Ronaldo and Owen Hargreaves.

Number 37th ...
Manchester United's Christiano Ronaldo scored
from the spot kick inside the penalty box to equalize
Arsenal's lead through Emmanuel Adebayor
after minutes into the second half,
taking into account for his 37th goals of the season
in any competition.

Mighty Owen ...
Owen Hargreaves reeled away delightedly after putting United
in front with a superbly-taken free kick outside the box.
This was Hargreaves's 2nd goal in EPL,
but it proved to be a precious yet a memorable one,
thus giving new breath to United's EPL title defence
with 4 matches remaining.

Mis-fired ...
Rooney could only manage to see his light chip
to the left goal-mouth
being saved by Lehmann earlier in the first half.
What a dearly-missed! Rooney could have scored a brace,
however most of his shots were mis-fired!
However, his contribution to the team is nevertheless
plays a major role in sealing the victory.
Go Rooney, GO GO GO ...


Glory ManUtd, Glory!
:)

Thank you, everyone ...

I have added Nuf f n a n g ads to The Journals, and it took me quite sometime to complete the whole process; although it may only take few minutes to do it. Credits goes to j-KimL for helping me with all these. (I must admit I am not good in all these computer stuffs) -.-""

Dear Readers,

Thanks for all your supports!
The Journals is now 0.5 year old :)

ChEeRs!

Going Beyond Expectation

MAS Managing Director, Datuk Seri Idris Jala has announced that MAS is going to buy up to 55 Boeing 737-800 which cost about MYR 13.4 billion under its Business Transformation Plan. This new aircrafts are going to replace the current aging fleets of B737-400. At the same time, MAS also places confirmation on the delivery of 6 Airbus 380-800 inclusive of compensation from Airbus Industries in a win to win situation. The first B737-800 is expected to arrive at MAS doorstep by 2010 and then follow by 6 A380-800 at the beginning of year 2011. Wow (",) It is going to be milestones for MAS for years to come.

Interesting facts about B737-800:

Capacity: 175 - 189, depends on configuration
Length: 129 ft 6 in (39.5 m)
Wingspan: 115 ft 5 in (35.7m)
Height: 41 ft 2 in (12.5m)
Maximun Altitude: 41000 ft
Cruising speed: Mach 0.785 (514mph)
Range Coverage: 3060 NM (5665 km)
Fuel Capacity: 6875 US Gal (26020 L)
Engine: CFM 56-7B27

The gigantic A380 is ready to take over the skies by 2011

Personally, I feel proud for MAS, new aircrafts brings new dimension for more efficient and higher quality of air services in Malaysia. MAS has gone through the ups and down, thin and thick; and this is what we term as achievements. The spirit of MH (Malaysian Hospitality) with our Jalur Gemilang painted on the aircrafts will soar high around the globe. Next, my achievement is to have the opportunity to obtain the Type Ratings of these aircrafts in future. I must work hard from now, yeah? Haha :)

Going Beyond Expectation!

"Exceptional things come when one less expected". Sounds familiar to you all? Well, this phase has been around for ages and it is still a fact until now. Friday, as usual went to college. No class in the morning, I was damn pissed off, boredom wrapped me up and I started to suffocate. Our class, Avionics B2, had self-revision period. Everyone was preparing for Module 6 Exams which is scheduled to be on next Friday. Ok, I studied for about an hour, then ended up playing hand phone game with Aarif in Dharshunu's K800i SoNy Errison (",) . To my surprise, some of my colleagues (50 of them) from B1 Mechanical class actually have a golden opportunity to participate in C Extended and D Check Heavy Maintenance in Complex A next week. I was like, "what?" -.-" Why B2 don't join them also? Does the aircraft only fly mechanically without avionics system? Oh well, maybe not this time ... And guess what, Module 6 Exams will be postponed until further notice. Again -.-"

In the afternoon, Daniel, Yong, Wen Jie and I went to *SuMmiT for lunch. Thought of calling my friend, Silky Pink out for lunch but didn't contacted her. Haha. We took our lunch in a shop, with the name *HaInaN *CofFeE *SHoP. Yuck, the food was delicious at all, prices were shooting high in the ceiling, and definitely it was not worth the paid -.-". Yong's order arrived late, and the boss felt bad that he discounted 50% for Yong's share. Next, Daniel went to buy DVDs, cause he said he wanna kill his time over the weekend too. Back to college, I took two pieces of watermelon since the weather was hot and dry. Thought of quenching my throat ... Hehe :()

Electrical class in the afternoon. My instructor taught calculation on RCL Circuit. It was kind of lengthy calculations, just to get a percentage answer on Power Factor. This reminded me of doing Integration during Form6 Pure Maths. Hehe ... Made me dizzy at first, but after practice by practise, I will get the hang of it. :)

The zip of my pant was torn into half. Simple, I can't zip up my pant properly. This time, my "siu ti ti" will be peeping through the hole to wave any girls pass by and screams, "Hello ladies!" I hope my friends didn't realize my zip was out of service, if not, I will blush in red, that's so embarassing! -.-"
Night was horrible, sudden heavy cough woke me up. I was coughing like no one knew, gasping for air in middle of the night. Luckily, my house mate was sleeping as if a dead log that he didn't hear me. Ended up staying up whole night, coughing and coughing. ~ wtf ~ Oh, my own mistake, I knew I was coughing, yet I still ignorantly took watermelon in the afternoon. Serve me right! -.-"

Saturday morning started off with IELS English Exams in college. Wow, it was tough, as usual. Wish me luck and pray that I will achieve the required band. -.-" Something caught my attention this morning; there was an air crash near my college. A Zenith Zodiac light aircraft lose control and sideslip to crash. Early post mortem revealed that the aircraft was climbing and rotating well below staling speed, and as a result, the aircraft lose lift and stall middle of the air. The aircraft crashed beside run way and caught fire quickly. I wasn't there, all I saw was thick and black smoke up high in the air. Latest news from my friends said that the pilot has been hospitalized. Thanks God, he is fine.

Typical Zenith Zodiac aircraft.
This aircraft is used mostly for amateur flying as experimental aircraft
and for pilot's training.

Crew: Pilot plus 1 passenger
Length: 20ft
Powerplant: 1 Jabiru 3300 Flat-6 Engine, 110hp
Maximun speed: 180 mph / 120 knot
Range: 662 miles / 1065 km

Well, at the time of updating, I had just taken my lunch, a bowl of dry "Pan Mee" with Wen Jie at Taman Mayang. Haven't plan anything for this afternoon, will see what I can do after I take an afternoon nap first. Haha :)

Pan Mee

Dry (konlo) Pan Mee

Till then,
KeithK