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Which of the following propeller blades are most affected by fatigue? When fitting a propeller to an engine that has a splined shaft When engine power is increased, the constantspeed propeller tries to function so that it will When engine power is increased the constant speed propeller will When cleaning an aluminum propeller for inspection, use When a force is applied to the speeder spring, the blade angle Variable pitch propellers must be stored in a Torque acts Thrust produced on a propeller is a result of an area of low pressure on Thrust is generally The use of a blade station is required when The thrust face, or side, of a propeller blade is the The synchronisation governor monitors The shelf life of a fixed pitch propeller is normally The shank of the propeller is generally permitted to have

Aluminium alloy a master spline will determine the correct position maintain the RPM, decrease the blade angle maintain RPM by decreasing the blade angle mild soap and water goes coarser damp, cool environment to prevent seals drying in opposition to the direction of rotation the face of the propeller blades greatest at 70 to 80% of prop length measuring blade angle rear face or flat side prop tip speeds up to 2 years minor repairs

Wood the splines in the hub will fit in any position on the shaft increase the RPM, decrease the blade angle increase RPM by decreasing the blade angle steel wool goes finer dry environment to prevent corrosion in the same direction as the plane of rotation the back of the propeller blades equal along the entire length of the prop indexing blades front face or curved side thrust tip speeds up to 5 years no repairs

Composite the front and rear cones must not touch to cause interference maintain the RPM, increase the blade angle maintain the RPM by increasing the blade angle MEK does not alter dark environment to prevent oxidation at right angles to the plane of rotation both surfaces of the propeller blades greatest in the first 50% of prop length propeller balancing root to which the gear segment is installed RPM indefinite no decals attached

a a

c a b b a b b

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The purpose of prop twist is

to maintain Angle of Attack at the same value along the blade reduce the angle of attack at the blade root support the propeller on the balance knives provide back up to the governor pump tail wheel on the ground adjusting the engine RPM at required cruise speed then switching on the synchroniser

to maintain Blade Angle along the blade even out thrust distribution across the propeller level the balance stand

coarsen the blade angle at the root ensure that tip speed does not go faster than Mach 1 mark the propeller blades where weights are to be attached port oil to assist in feathering the propeller in the rigging position switching on the synchroniser then adjust the engine RPM so that all engines adjust together decreasing drag linkage and counterweight movement power output propeller thrust line

The purpose of blade twist is to

The purpose of an arbor used in balancing a propeller is to The purpose of an accumulator in a double acting propeller system is to The propeller tip clearance of a single engine tail wheel aircraft is measured with the aircraft The propeller synchronising system is put into operation by

a b b

accelerate the unfeathering process tail wheel in the take off position adjusting the engine RPM then prop RPM to required speed then switching on propeller balancing tension on the internal speeder spring fuel mixture relative wind

The propeller spinner is used for The propeller governor controls

distributing anti ice fluid oil to and from the pitch changing mechanism engine RPM plane of rotation

c a a a

The propeller control lever regulates the The propeller blade angle is defined as the acute angle between the airfoil section chord line (at the blade reference station) and the The primary purpose of front and rear cones for propellers that are installed on splined shafts is to

position the hub on the splined shaft

to prevent metal to metal contact between the hub and shaft

to relieve stress in the splines of the shaft

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The primary purpose of a feathering propeller is to

prevent engine damage if it is shut down in flight

prevent propeller damage if the engine is shut down in flight strengthen the propeller shank RPM reference chord line and the propeller plane of rotation only varies with engine RPM a switch 6 - 10 degrees aerodynamic twisting force torque bending force centrifugal force aerodynamic twisting force constant efficiency in all operating ranges angle the propeller chord makes to the plane of rotation

eliminate drag created by a windmilling propeller of a failed engine improve the airflow over the blade shank Torque propeller reference chord line and the extremity of the propeller increases with increasing true air speed the hand pump 15 degrees thrust bending force centifugal twisting force thrust bending force torque bending force

The primary purpose of a cuff on a propeller is to The power on a piston engine with a constantspeed propeller is measured by The pitch angle of a propeller is the angle between the

distribute anti-ice fluid Manifold Pressure propeller reference chord line and the relative airflow

c a

The pitch angle of a constant-speed propeller The output of an anti-icing pump is controlled by The optimum angle for a fixed-pitch propeller is The operational force that tends to increase the blade angle is the The operational force that tends to bend the blades forward is the The operational force that causes the greatest stress on a propeller is the The operational force that causes the blade tips to lag in the opposite direction to the rotation is the The main advantage of a constant speed propeller compared to a fixed-pitch propeller is a The geometric pitch of a propeller is the

decreases with increasing true air speed a cyclic timer 2 - 4 degrees centrifugal twisting force thrust bending force aerodynamic twisting force thrust bending force

c b a b a b c

higher efficiency in all operating ranges distance the propeller would move forward in one revolution at the blade angle

lower propeller blade stress distance the propeller actually moves forward in one revolution

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The gear type pump in a constant speed unit (CSU) or PCU (prop control unit) The function of the automatic propeller synchronising system on a multi-engine aircraft is to control The forces acting on a propeller are The force that turns the blades towards fine pitch is The force that tends to decrease the blade angle of a propeller is the The curved surface of a propeller blade is known as the The constant speed unit (CSU) governor works on the principle of The centrifugal latches in a single acting propeller are used to prevent The centrifugal latch is installed to The cambered, or curved side of a propeller blade is identified as the blade The blade angle of a propeller is the angle between the the blade angle of a constant speed propeller will be greatest during The blade angle at the root is The blade angle The Beta range of a propeller is from the

lubricates the entire propeller system the blade angle of all propellers. centrifugal, twisting, and bending Torque aerodynamic twisting force blade back manual selection through a gearbox centrifugal twisting moment (CTM) maintain RPM above ground idle back root chord and the tip chord of the propeller approach to landing greater than the tip is constant along the propeller blade feather stop to the flight fine pitch stop

boosts engine oil system pressure the engine RPM to reduce vibration. torsion, tension and thrust ATM (aerodynamic twisting moment) centrifugal twisting force blade front centrifugal twisting moments feathering of the prop on shutdown prevent overstress on propeller chord chord and the airflow relative to the propeller climb less than the tip decreases from root to tip feather stop to the ground fine pitch stop

assists the governor valve to move the power output of each engine to reduce noise. torque, thrust and centrifugal CTM (centrifugal twisting moment) torque bending force blade face spring pressure acting against centrifugal force the propeller moving to superfine prevent propeller feathering on shut down leading edge propeller chord and the plane of rotation of the propeller high speed, high altitude cruise flight same from tip to root increases from root to tip flight fine pitch stop to the reverse pitch stop

b b c c b a c b c a c

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The best method of inspecting an aluminium propeller to detect cracks is the use of The angle-of-attack of a rotating propeller blade is measured between the blade chord or face and which of the following? The angle of attack of a fixed-pitch propeller depends on The angle between the resultant airflow direction and the propeller blade plane of rotation is known as the The alpha range of a variable pitch propeller is between The alpha range of a variable pitch propeller is between The actual distance a propeller moves through the air during one revolution is known as the The "matrix" in a composite blade is the Synchronisation is used to Stored propellers must be maintained regularly to Running an engine with a fixed-pitch propeller at full throttle, with the aircraft stationary and nose into a strong wind will result in Reverse pitch propellers Removal of material from the propeller blade tips, resulting in a reduction in propeller diameter is called Propeller blade stations are measured from the

a bright light the plane of blade rotation

eddy current full low-pitch blade angle

dye penetrant the relative airstream

c c

forward speed only angle of attack

forward speed and engine rotational speed helix angle or angle of advance feather and ground fine pitch stop feather and ground fine pitch stop geometric pitch reinforcing material reduce vibration and noise restore them to "zero time since overhaul" full throttle rev/min being unaltered reverse the direction of rotation of the propeller topping

engine rotational speed only blade angle

b c

feather and flight fine pitch stop feather and flight fine pitch stop effective pitch bonding material preset the phase angle of propellers replace seals an increase in full throttle rev/min provide aerodynamic braking tipping

flight fine pitch stop and reverse stop flight fine pitch stop and reverse stop relative pitch foam core reduce the pitch of the fastest running blade check the torque loadings a decrease in full throttle rev/min reduce drag cropping

a a a a b a a a c

index mark on blade shank

hub center line

blade tip

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Propellers with adjustable blades can be adjusted Propeller tracking is a procedure for Propeller torque is the resistance offered by the propeller to Propeller torque is the

in flight stores acquisition changing pitch tendency of the propeller to twist around its longitudinal axis convey oil for PCU (prop control unit) to pitch change mechanism corrosion plane of rotation with respect to the aircraft longitudinal axis increases from root to tip

on the ground with the engine running vibration analysis rotation helical path of the propeller through the air

on the ground with the engine stationary determining blade tip clearance feathering turning moment produced by the propeller about the axis of the crankshaft conduct electrical power for de icing fatigue failure position of the blade tips relative to each other is constant along the blade length coarse pitch, through plane of rotation, coarse, reverse, then fine reverse torque and prop RPM gauge reduction gearbox gear lever a pump in the governor

c b b

Propeller slip rings

minimize Slip

c c c b

Propeller defects such as nicks and scratches should be repaired promptly to prevent Propeller blade tracking is the process of determining the Propeller blade angle On a reversing prop moving to the max reversing angle, the prop goes from

unbalanced aerodynamics blade angles are within the specified tolerance of each other decreases from root to tip fine pitch, through plane of rotation, coarse reverse, then fine reverse manifold pressure and engine RPM gauge power lever

fine pitch, through plane of rotation, fine reverse, then coarse reverse engine RPM and prop RPM PCU (prop control unit) control lever the engine lubrication pump

On a piston engine aircraft with a constant speed propeller, the power is set with the On a free turbine engine it is possible to vary the propeller RPM while the engine RPM remains constant by operating the Oil pressure for propeller pitch actuation is provided by

b a c

a variable displacement pump

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Most engine-propeller combinations have a critical range where continuous operation is not permitted, because it may cause Minor transverse cracks on an alloy blade Minor repairs to composite propellers may be carried out by In the governor of a constant speed propeller, the pilot valve is activated by In the event of an engine failure during flight, the blades of a constant speed propeller in a single engine airplane, not equipped with a feathering system, will move to If pressure is increased on the speeder springs, the RPM increases and the blade angle If a blade of a metal propeller is shortened because of damage, repair to the tip of the remaining blade(s) must be Ice is removed from propeller blades by

severe propeller vibration

low to negative thrust conditions may be dressed out with a combination of files any part 145 maintenance organization governor flyweights low pitch position by oil pressure created by the windmilling propeller decreases returned to manufacturer to be matched a continuously heated electrical boot the master station the pilot to select only one pitch angle on the ground for local conditions effective pitch plus slippage when slip is maximum

inefficiency due to low pitch angles will be removed at overhaul any approved composite repair facility governor oil pressure a predetermined pitch position depending on windmilling RPM remains unchanged shortened to conform with the shortened blade rubber boots inflated in sequence using compressor hot air the root one adjustment only and cannot be changed

a a c b

are not repairable the operator

engine oil pressure the lowest pitch position by centrifugal force

increases reset in blade angle to compensate boots that are heated in sequence through the action of a timer the tips the propeller blade pitch angles to be set on the ground

b c

a a a

High speed airfoils are employed at Ground adjustable propellers allow

Geometric pitch of a propeller is the Geometric Pitch is the distance the propeller moves in one revolution

effective pitch minus slippage without slip

angle between the blade chord and the airflow with the optimal pich setting

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For takeoff, a constant-speed propeller is normally set in the For take off, a constant speed propeller is set in the Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment. Effective pitch is Dynamic balance is confirmed by use of During the take-off run, a fixed-pitch propeller is at During take-off an increase in RPM at fixed throttle setting is caused by De-icing of the propeller can be monitored by Counterweights on constant-speed propellers are generally used to aid in Composite blades are protected against electrostatic build up by Coarse pitch is used for Centrifugal twisting moment (CTM) in a propeller is a force that Centrifugal twisting moment (CTM) changes the pitch of a blade Blade station numbers increase from Blade cuffs are installed to the root of the blades to increase Blade angle is taken from the chord and Blade angle is measured using a

high pitch, high RPM position high pitch high RPM position

low pitch, low RPM position high pitch low RPM position distance moved in one revolution a tracking check too fine an angle for maximum efficiency a more efficient angle of attack of the blades an ammeter in the flight deck decreasing blade angle metal strips in the envelope maximum economical cruise in level flight twists the blade to fine

low pitch, high RPM position low pitch high RPM position pitch measured at the master station a vibration analyzer the optimum angle for efficiency the propeller blades slipping viewing the de-icing boot pulsing action unfeathering the propellers using carbon fibre spars landing and power checks twists the blade to coarse bending forward leading edge to trailing edge flow of air around the blade shank plane of rotation clinometer

c c

geometric pitch minus slip knife edges and mandrel too coarse an angle for maximum efficiency the engine over-speeding viewing the blade and observing ice falling off increasing blade angle braided tapes in the core take off and climb acts at right angles to the plane of rotation of a propeller about its twisting axis hub to tip thrust relative airflow bevel protractor

a c a b b a b b b a a c c b

towards the feather plane tip to hub the strength of the blade propeller shaft propeller protractor

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As a safety precaution when tracking the propeller, it is advisable the engineer As a propeller moves from fine pitch to feather, it passes through Anti icing fluid is fed to individual propeller blades by Aircraft electrical power for propeller de-icer systems is transferred from the engine to the propeller hub assembly by Aerodynamic Thrust imbalance can be corrected by A vibration caused by a problem with the propeller installation, would have a vibrating frequency that is A typical propeller governor has the following components A turbo -prop aircraft, reverse thrust is obtained by pulling back the A three piece spinner assembly consists of a dome, a A right hand propeller

removes the spark plugs reverse a pump to each blade rubber feed boot slip-rings and segment plates

stands well out of the arc of the blades flight fine only a pump to a slinger ring slip-rings and brushes

chocks the aircraft wheels coarse gravity to the slinger ring then on to the blade flexible electrical connectors blade tracking lower than turbine vibration speeder spring and fly weights condition lever backplate and forward bulkhead rotates in an anticlockwise direction when viewed from the rear refers to the most fuel efficient pitch range to use at a given RPM front and rear cones engine lubrication system

a c b b a c c a c

correcting pitch setting higher than turbine vibration

static balancing the same as turbine vibration speeder spring and diaphragm propeller speed lever back bulkhead and forward bulkhead cannot be installed on a left hand engine

oil pump and cooler power lever backplate and forward plate rotates in a clockwise direction when viewed from the rear

A propeller system BETA range

is used to produce zero or negative thrust front dirt seal aircraft hydraulic system

is used to produce maximum thrust for take-off rear pre-load shims PCU (prop control unit) oil tank

a c c

A propeller is centralized on the propeller shaft by the A propeller control unit (PCU) hydraulic system is supplied with oil from the

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A propeller blade is twisted, so as to

keep the local angle of attack constant along the blade re-profile the blade tips wooden blades repainting of blade tips after cropping turn the blades to a high angle of attack coarse pitch at idle RPM on speed

avoid the appearance of sonic phenomena remove surface cracks aluminium alloy blades corrosion prevention process of the repair bend the blades forward fine pitch by hand underspeed

decrease the blade tangential velocity from the blade root to the tip prepare the surface for anodising composite blades conversion of rough or sharp edges into smooth depressions turn the blades to low angle of attack negative pitch at cruise RPM overspeed

a b b c a a b c

"Scurfing" a propeller blade is the process carried out to "Resonant vibration" generally affects "Blending" of propeller blade defects refers to the Aerodynamic twisting moment tends to When un-feathering a propeller, to prevent overspeed, the blades should be put into When tracking a propeller, it is rotated When the centrifugal force on the fly weights overcomes the tension of the speeder spring, the governor is When the fly weights fly outwards in a PCU (prop control unit), this is known as When running up an aircraft into wind, the static RPM will When re-installing a propeller, the dynamic balance is maintained by When operating a constant speed propeller, it is usually preferable to have a When manufacturing aluminum blades, the final profile of the blade is obtained by When increasing true airspeed with a constant engine RPM, the angle of attack of a fixed-pitch propeller

on-speed increase with an increase in wind speed aligning index marks on the spinner high manifold pressure and low engine RPM chemical etching stays constant

under-speed decrease with an increase in wind speed the location of the dowl pins high engine RPM and low manifold pressure milling machine, cutting the airfoil shape increases

over-speed remain constant with any wind speed torqueing in the correct sequence balanced prop and engine RPM twisting the blade reduces

c a a b c c

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When in reverse pitch, centrifugal twisting moment (CTM) tends to move the propeller blades towards a Prior to using a universal propeller protractor

negative pitch

positive pitch

position depending on RPM ensure the propeller blade is at the horizontal position checking the resistance of each slip ring is more cost effective have no effect on the blade angle hub and spinner dome

check the date stamp for serviceability feeling the boots to see if they are heating allows more efficient blade construction increase the blade angle

determine the reference blade station observing the ammeter or load meter for current flow does not have a fatigue life increase the RPM

Operation of electric de-icing boots on individual propeller blades may best be determined by One advantage of a wooden propeller is wood On an engine which is operating in the constant speed range, moving the throttle further to the open position will On a spinner assembly, the index marks are used to align the On a scheduled servicing, a propeller spinner would normally be checked for In an on speed condition of a constant speed unit, (CSU), oil flows In a propeller with counterweights, the force used to move the propeller to fine pitch is the If the tension on the speeder spring is increased in the governor, the blade angle will If the speeder spring pressure of a constant speed unit (CSU) is increased the blade will Synchronisation is used If the RPM and manifold pressure (MAP) levers are not moved and the true air speed (TAS) increases, the pitch angle of a constant speed propeller

a b a

backplate and forward bulkhead with the spinner dome balance to the propeller aerodynamic twisting moment (ATM) increase and RPM will decrease fine off in flight at all times first reduces and after a short time increases to its previous value

hub and propeller assembly cracks from the propeller centrifugal force acting on the counterweights decrease and RPM will decrease coarsen off in flight except landing and take off reduces

a correct lubrication to the engine governor oil pressure decrease and RPM will increase not move whenever the engine is running increases b c c c a b

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If the governor fly wheel overcomes the speeder spring, it indicates If the blade angle is increased

over-speed the pitch becomes finer.

under-speed the pitch becomes coarser

on-speed lateral stability decreases.

a b

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