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Beta Range
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Definition
Beta Range, in a turboprop engine (/index.php/Turboprop_Engine), is the
range of power lever (/index.php/Throttle_Lever) positions between flight
idle and maximum reverse.

Description

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The beta range is used for ground operations inclusive of slowing the
aircraft after landing. Below flight idle, the power levers control the
blade pitch (/index.php/Blade_Pitch) directly. With the power lever(s) in
the ground idle position, the blade pitch is such that the propeller
produces its minimum level of thrust. By moving the power lever from
the ground idle position towards maximum reverse, the propeller blades
go into reverse pitch (/index.php/Reverse_Pitch) which directs the
airflow from the propeller forward. This will assist in reducing the
aircraft speed during the landing roll and also will allow for intentionally
moving the aircraft backwards.

Related Articles
Alpha Range (/index.php/Alpha_Range)
Constant Speed Propeller (/index.php/Constant_Speed_Propeller)
Turboprop Engine (/index.php/Turboprop_Engine)
Reverse Pitch (/index.php/Reverse_Pitch)
Blade Pitch (/index.php/Blade_Pitch)

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