UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR KAMPUS KOTA

MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Name of Course PROPELLER

Course Code ALD 30302
Lecturer WAN MUHAMMAD IZZAT WAN ZALUDIN
Semester / Year JUL 2020
Assessment Date 19 OCT 2020

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer the following questions.
2. Please refer to any notes that you have.
3. You must make submission online through UniKL VLE.
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Marks:
Name ID
NUR AINNADIEA BINTI AZIZAN 53106118261

Questions:

TOTAL

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TASKS

1. Explain the operation of single acting propeller

In single acting propeller, the governor directs its pump output against the inboard
side of piston only. A single acting propeller uses a single acting governor. This type
of propeller makes use of three forces during constant speed operation, the blades
centrifugal twisting moment and this force tends at all times to move the blades
toward low pitch, oil at engine pressure applied against the outboard side of the
propeller piston and this force to supplement the centrifugal twisting moment
toward the low pitch during constant speed operation and oil from governor
pressure applied against the inboard side of the piston. The oil pressure from
governor was boosted from the engine oil supply by governor pump and the force is
controlled by metering the high pressure oil to or draining it from the inboard side of
the propeller piston which balances centrifugal twisting moment and oil at the
engine pressure.

A single acting propeller also has counterweighted blades and a feather spring that
constantly push the blades toward high pitch or feather. Since the blades are always
being driven to high pitch, the propeller only needs a piston with pressure on one
side to push back against the counterweights and spring. When the piston pressure
is increased, the blades go toward low (flat) pitch. When the piston pressure is
decreased, the counterweights and springs drive the propeller back toward high
pitch. The counterweights do most of the work to drive the blades to high pitch. The
springs help feather when the propeller RPM is low and the centrifugal loads acting
on the counterweights do not have enough force to drive the blades completely to
feather.

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2. Explain the operation of double acting propeller.

In double acting propeller, the governor directs its output either side of the piston as
the operating condition required. Double acting propeller uses double acting
governor. This type of propeller, the governor pump output oil is directed by the
governor to either side of the propeller piston.

A double acting propeller also uses a piston that provides force in both directions to
control the propeller RPM. The governor controls the pressure on both sides of the
piston to increase or decrease the pitch as required. A double acting propeller
typically uses oil pressure, either from the normal high pressure pump or from an
auxiliary pump, to completely feather the blades, although it may also use
counterweights to increase pitch in the event of oil system failure.

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3. What is TSS?

The thrust sensitive signal system (TSS) is a safety device used during takeoffs. The
TSS automatically initiates propeller feathering and shuts down the turboprop
engine in case of power loss. This allows the pilot to concentrate on flying the
aircraft during the critical takeoff period. Feathering the propeller reduces the
yawing action that caused by drag and asymmetric flight characteristics on multi
engine aircraft. The TSS system is on the reduction gear assembly, and it is armed
through a switch in the flight station.

4. What is NTS?

The negative torque signal system (NTS) momentarily prevents the propeller from
driving the engine during in flight conditions. The NTS system is mechanically locked
out during engine operation in the ground range. The system’s mechanical linkage
and plunger are inside the front case of the reduction gearbox. They work with the
propeller valve housing assembly to increase propeller blade angle during negative
torque conditions. When a predetermined negative torque is applied to the
reduction gearbox, a stationary or a non-rotating ring gear moves forward against
spring force. This action results in a rod moving forward through the reduction gear
nose case. The rod positions the feather valve in the valve housing to an increased
blade angle. When the propeller bade angle has increased enough to relieve
negative torque conditions, the plunger retracts and the propeller returns to normal
operation.

The NTS system functions in flight during temporary fuel interruptions, air gust loads
on the propeller, normal descents with lean fuel scheduling, or high compressor
bleed-air conditions at low-power settings.

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5. What are the 4 position of Power Lever?

a. Take off position

- PCU reduce blade allow the engine developed more power for take off
- Blade angle in fine position

b. Flight idle position

- Minimum position of power lever during flight

c. Ground idle
- Minimum position ideal for start (Direct couple)

d. Reverse
- Position of the throttle for reversing the aircraft

6. What are the 4 position of Condition/speed Lever?

a. Cut-off

b. Low RPM

c. High RPM

d. Feather

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