Mod.17 Basic

Subsection 1 - Fundamentals Level 2
1. A propeller that is in a windmill condition has

a) a positive angle of attack
b) a negative angle of attack
c) no angle of attack
Comment: 17.1 / 2 High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed;
Answer: B
2. A two-pitch propeller would use

a) coarse pitch for take-off / climb and fine pitch for cruise
b) fine pitch for take-off / climb and coarse pitch for cruise
c) coarse pitch for landing & fine pitch for take-off / cruise
Answer: B
3. Geometric pitch is proportional to

a) blade angle
b) angle of attack
c) helix angle
Answer: A
4. Piston engines and coupled turbine engines should be started with the propeller at
a) feather position
b) reverse position
c) ground fine position
Answer: C
5. Slip is the
a) geometric pitch - effective pitch
b) effective pitch + geometric pitch
c) effective pitch - geometric pitch
Comment: 17.1 / 2 Propeller slip;
Answer: B
6. The Blade Angle is the angle between the chord line and the
a) plane of rotation
b) propeller shaft centreline
c) relative airflow
Comment: 17.1 / 2 Fundamentals - Relative airflow on blade angle of attack P6
Answer: A
7. The tangential velocity of a propeller blade is

a) greater at the tip than at the root
b) constant at all parts of the blade
c) greater at the root than at the tip
Answer: A
8. What is angle of attack of a propeller?

a) The angle between the cord line of a propeller blade and the plane of rotation.
b) The angle between the chord line of a propeller blade and the relative wind.
c) The angle between the cord line and the front of the cowling.
Comment: 17.1 / 2 Fundamentals - High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed P12
Answer: B
9. What is the difference between contra-rotating and counter-rotating propellers?

a) Counter-rotating is two propellers on one engine, contra-rotating is used on a twin-engine aircraft
b) Left hand and right hand rotation propellers
c) Contra-rotating is two propellers on one engine, counter-rotating is used on a twin-engine aircraft
Comment: 17.1 / 2 Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces;
Answer: C
10. When a non-counterweighted propeller is in reverse pitch, CTM will

a) try to turn the blades to a more negative pitch
b) be cancelled out by the action of ATM
c) try to turn the blades towards fine pitch
Answer: C
11. When a propeller is not driven from the engine in flight, it will create least drag in
a) feather position
b) coarse pitch
c) fine pitch
Comment: 17.1 / 2 Fundamentals - High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed P34
Answer: A
12. When both propellers on a twin engined aircraft are right handed, the critical engine is which side?
a) Left engine is critical
b) Both engines are equal criticality
c) Right engine is critical
Answer: A
13. When the propeller is driven by the engine, propeller counterweights, if fitted
a) oppose ATM
b) lock the pitch at fine position
c) assist ATM
Answer: C
14. Zero pitch angle would be selected on propeller driven by a coupled turbo-prop engine, for
a) take-off
b) taxiing
c) starting
Answer: C
Subsection 2 - Propeller Construction Level 2
15. A double acting propeller has, by definition

a) ability to provide forward thrust as well as reverse thrust
b) a symmetrical aerofoil section
c) oil pressure on both sides of a piston
Comment: 17.3 / 2 Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic
Answer: C
16. Air or nitrogen pressure (when used) inside a pitch change unit always opposes
a) the spring
b) oil pressure
c) the counterweights
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller
Answer: B
17. Front and rear cones are used with what propeller fitting method?
a) Flanged
b) Splined shaft
c) Tapered shaft
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Propeller/spinner installation
Answer: B
18. How are the screws in the erosion strip of a wooden propeller retained?
a) Loctite
b) Solder
c) Epoxy resin
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers
Answer: B
19. How is a fixed pitch aluminium propeller balanced after manufacture?

a) By adding weights to the spinner bulkhead
b) By removing metal from the tip of the heavy blade
c) By adding weight to the hub
Answer: B
20. How is moisture from a wooden propeller removed?

a) It is placed in a low temperature oven for 8 hours
b) Holes are drilled into the wood at 25 mm spacings
c) Small holes are drilled in the metal tips
Answer: C
21. In what position should the pitch control be, for a two position propeller during cruise?
a) In high pitch position
b) In low pitch position
c) In mid position
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Propeller Construction - Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller P26
Answer: A
22. On a splined shaft assembly, which cone is made in two halves?

a) Both cones
b) Rear cone
c) Front cone
Answer: C
23. On a tapered shaft propeller installation, what stops the propeller spinning on the shaft?
a) Splines
b) A keyway
c) A cotter pin
Answer: B
24. One disadvantage of a wooden propeller is, it

a) has low strength-to-weight ratio
b) is relatively expensive to manufacture
c) is easily damaged and difficult to repair
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Propeller Construction - Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal
propellers
Answer: C
25. Propeller blade counterweights are fitted to

a) counteract the Centrifugal Turning Moment (CTM) of the blades
b) balance the blades during manufacture
c) counteract the Aerodynamic Twisting Moment (ATM) of the blades
Answer: A
26. Propeller thrust load during flight is normally taken by the

a) propeller rear cone
b) torque meter, and used for torque indication
c) front bearing in the reduction gear
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Propeller Construction - Propeller/spinner installation
Answer: C
27. The BETA tube connects the

a) PROP lever to the governor
b) PROP lever to the pitch change unit
c) governor to the pitch change unit
Answer: C
28. The gears at the blade roots of a hydromatic propeller are driven by the
a) moving cam
b) engine shaft
c) stationary cam
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Propeller Construction - Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller P36/37
Answer: A
29. The majority of the fibres in a composite propeller blade lie

a) spanwise
b) chordwise
c) both spanwise and chordwise in equal amounts
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Propeller Construction - Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal
propellers
Answer: A
30. The pitch change mechanism is installed inside the propeller

a) hub
b) blades
c) governor
Answer: A
31. The propeller spinner is fitted to a propeller/engine installation to

a) improve aerodynamics
b) provide constant speed control
c) start the engine
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Propeller Construction - Propeller/spinner installation P52
Answer: A
32. The rear cone of a splined propeller shaft assembly is made from
a) steel
b) bronze
c) aluminium
Answer: B
33. Three fiber materials used for composite propeller construction are
a) carbon, glass, Kevlar
b) carbon, glass, epoxy
c) carbon, aramid, Kevlar
Answer: A
34. What is 'blade back'?

a) The cambered side of the blade
b) The anti-dazzle side of the blade painted matt black
c) A rear mounted pusher propeller
Comment: 17.2 / 2 Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly;
Answer: A
35. What is used to center a propeller on a splined shaft?
a) A master spline
b) Front and rear cones
c) Index pins
Answer: B
36. What will be true about a fixed pitch propeller?

a) The pitch angle is low enough to allow the engine to develop maximum RPM for take-off
b) The pitch angle is high enough for efficient cruise
c) The pitch angle changes with the speed of the of the airplane and Eng. RPM.
Answer: A
37. When the PROP lever is pushed full forward (Max RPM) during flight, the propeller will
a) feather
b) coarsen
c) fine-off
Answer: C
38. Why do composite propellers have fewer vibration problems?

a) The foam core absorbs the vibrations
b) They are stiffer than metal propellers
c) They don't absorb water like wooden propellers
Answer: A
Subsection 3 - Propeller Pitch Control Level 2
39. A booster pump is used in the governor of a single acting counterweighted propeller system when
a) propeller is moving towards fine pitch only
b) propeller is moving towards fine pitch or coarse pitch
c) propeller is moving towards coarse pitch only
Answer: A
40. A propeller pitch control unit is supplied with oil from the
a) engine oil system
b) PCU oil reservoir
c) aircraft hydraulic system
Comment: 17.3 / 2 Propeller Pitch Control - Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and
electrical/electronic P8
Answer: A
41. An overspeed condition of a constant speed propeller causes governor spring pressure to be
a) less than centrifugal force on governor flyweights
b) the same as centrifugal force on governor flyweights
c) more than centrifugal force on governor flyweights
Answer: A
42. Further retarding the power lever below ground idle position will
a) increase engine power and decrease propeller pitch
b) decrease engine power and increase propeller pitch
c) decrease engine power and decrease propeller pitch
Comment: 17.3 / 2 Feathering and reverse pitch
Answer: A
43. If an underspeed occurs, the propeller governor would cause the propeller blades to move towards
a) fine pitch
b) coarse pitch
c) either fine or coarse pitch depending on propeller type
Comment: 17.3 / 2 Propeller Pitch Control - Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and
electrical/electronic P28
Answer: A
44. If the flyweights on a propeller governor move outward, the pilot valve
a) moves down
b) does not move
c) moves up
Answer: C
45. If the power lever is moved back below ground idle, towards Max Reverse
a) the fuel is increased, the propeller pitch is increased
b) the fuel is decreased, the propeller pitch is decreased
c) the fuel is decreased, the propeller pitch is increased
Answer: A
46. In an underspeed condition of a non-counterweighted propeller, oil is

a) pumped into the propeller hub
b) drained out from the propeller hub
c) trapped in the propeller hub
Answer: B
47. In BETA mode, the system changes the pitch of the propeller as a function of the
a) governor flyweights position
b) power lever angle
c) condition lever angle
Answer: B
48. Lifting the valve in a governor, will dump oil from the hub of a counterweighted propeller and
a) fine-off the propeller
b) feather the propeller
c) shutdown the engine
Answer: B
49. On a constant speed propeller, in flight, what happens if the pilot retards the power lever?
a) The propeller blades move towards coarse pitch
b) The propeller blades move towards fine pitch
c) The propeller RPM reduces
Answer: B
50. On a FADEC propeller control system, the CONDITION LEVER is

a) not used because speed is automatically controlled by FADEC
b) connected to the FADEC computer electrically
c) connected to the governor by a mechanical cable
Answer: B
51. On the ground, in Beta operation, what controls the propeller pitch?
a) The propeller governor automatically
b) The Condition lever directly
c) The power lever directly
Answer: C
52. Some types of turbo-prop engines will be damaged if they are started when the propeller is
a) feathered
b) at ground idle
c) at flight idle
Answer: A
53. The counterweights fitted to some propellers

a) use CTM to assist ATM
b) use CTM to oppose ATM
c) try to turn the blades to fine
Answer: A
54. The pressure of the oil in the propeller hub is created by the
a) oil pump in the propeller governor
b) propeller pitch change pump
c) engine lubrication system oil pump
Answer: A
55. What is an underspeed condition?

a) A speed condition in which the engine is turning at an RPM lower than that for which the propeller governor is set
b) A speed condition in which the engine is turning at an RPM higher than that for which the propeller governor is set
c) A speed condition in which the engine is turning at the RPM for which the propeller governor is set
Comment: 17.3 / 2 Propeller Construction - Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller
Answer: A
56. What propeller has the greatest propulsive efficiency?

a) Fixed pitch propeller
b) Two pitch propeller
c) Variable pitch propeller
Answer: C
57. Where is the oil pressure for the propeller pitch control boosted?
a) The oil pressure is boosted by an electrical pump
b) The oil pressure is boosted by the oil pump in the engine
c) The oil pressure is boosted by an oil pump in the governor
Comment: 17.3 / 2 Propeller Construction - Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller
Answer: C
58. Which of the following propeller blade positions has the lowest pitch?
a) Flight idle
b) Feather
c) Ground idle
Answer: C
Subsection 4 - Propeller Synchronising Level 2
59. A propeller synchronising system is used

a) in flight only
b) in all phases of flight except landing and take-off
c) on the ground only
Comment: 17.4 / 2 Propeller Synchronising - Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment P4
Answer: A
60. A synchronising system will switch on only when the

a) speeds of the propellers are within 100 RPM of each other
b) aircraft is on the ground
c) master propeller RPM is higher than the slave propeller RPM
Comment: 17.4 / 2 Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment
Answer: A
61. A synchroscope indicates when the propellers are not

a) synchronised
b) synchrophased
c) synchronised and/or not synchrophased
Answer: A
62. Synchronising should NOT be switched on during which flight phases?

a) Cruise
b) Landing and take-off
c) Climb
Answer: B
63. Synchrophasing
a) and synchronising can be achieved independently
b) cannot be achieved unless propellers are synchronised first
c) is the same as synchronising
Answer: B
64. Unlike the automatic synchronizing system, the synchrophasing system of a two-propeller aircraft
a) sets the blade phase angle of two constant speed propellers
b) matches the blade angle of variable pitch propellers
c) causes the same rotation speed of the two propellers
Answer: A
65. When a propeller synchrophasing system is switched on, an electric actuator

a) controls the slave engine governor
b) equalizes the governor signals on all propellers
c) trims the beta tube on all propellers
Answer: A
Subsection 5 - Propeller Ice Protection Level 2
66. An electrical deicing shoe is found to be discolored. This is most likely caused by
a) overheating
b) bird strike
c) incorrect bonding
Comment: 17.5 / 2 Propeller Ice Protection - Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment P14
Answer: A
67. On an electrical de-ice system, why is the outboard element heated first?
a) To clear the path for the inboard ice to shed
b) Less affect on propeller balance
c) The propeller gathers ice on outboard uicker
Comment: 17.5 / 2 Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment
Answer: A
68. Propeller slip rings should be

a) lubricated with silicon grease
b) lubricated with graphite grease
c) cleaned and left to dry
Comment: 17.5 / 2 Propeller Ice Protection - Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment
Answer: C
69. What is the main limitations of a chemical anti-ice system?

a) Not effective if ice has already formed
b) It only works well at low altitude
c) Causes ice to fly off and damage aircraft structure
Answer: A
70. What is the worst atmospheric conditions for icing?

a) Very low temperatures e.g. -50 degrees C
b) High altitude low speed
c) Temperatures around freezing with visible moisture
Answer: C
71. When checking the operation of the electrical anti-ice system, the ammeter should show
a) high amps "in the green"
b) High amps "in the red"
c) low amps
Answer: A
72. Why have some propeller ice protection systems got Fast and Slow cycle settings?
a) For different propeller RPM
b) For more severe icing conditions
c) For different aircraft airspeeds
Answer: B
Subsection 6 - Propeller Maintenance Level 3
73. "First order" (or 1-per) vibrations could be caused by

a) propeller mass imbalance or crankshaft imbalance
b) alternator or connecting rod imbalance
c) engine mount damage or cylinder compression losses
Comment: 17.6 / 3 Propeller Maintenance - Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage,
delamination
Answer: A
74. A crack is suspected in an aluminium alloy propeller blade. What is the most suitable inspection method?
a) Dye penetrant inspection
b) Magnetic particle inspection
c) A bright light and a magnifying glass
delamination
Answer: A
75. A propeller blade that has been marked with "ACF 12 minutes coarse" has been
a) balanced with 12 inches per minute mass correction
b) set 0.2 degrees coarser than the other blades on the hub
c) rotated 12 serrations clockwise
Comment: 17.6 / 3 Propeller Maintenance - Static and dynamic balancing
Answer: B
76. A vibration that does NOT worsen with increasing propeller speed is probably caused by
a) static imbalance
b) aerodynamic imbalance
c) dynamic imbalance
Answer: B
77. After a lightning strike to a metal propeller, the propeller
a) must be tracked
b) shaft should be checked for concentricity
c) heater elements should be checked for continuity and insulation
delamination
Answer: C
78. An adjustment is required to the maximum RPM. Where is the adjustment carried out?
a) The governor RPM stop
b) At the Prop Lever, range of movement forward stop
c) The propeller hub range of movement
Comment: 17.6 / 3 Propeller Maintenance - Propeller treatment/repair schemes
Answer: A
79. Can damage in the shank area of a propeller blade be repaired in the field?
a) Yes, but must be carried out by a Licensed Engineer
b) Yes, but only nicks which must be removed by filing
c) In general no repair is permissible in this area of the blade
delamination
Answer: C
80. Cropping of propeller blade tips is permitted up to a maximum of

a) ½ inch (12.5 mm) on one blade only
b) ½ inch (12.5 mm) on all blades
c) 1 inch (25 mm) on all blades
delamination
Answer: C
81. Dynamic balance is normally carried out with the propeller

a) installed on the aircraft
b) in an approved repair shop
c) removed from the aircraft
Answer: A
82. Dynamic imbalance is measured in units of

a) Cycles per second (Hertz)
b) Revs per minutes (RPM)
c) inches per second (IPS)
Answer: C
83. For a light aeroplane, the out-of-track limit is

a) greater for a metal propeller than a wood propeller
b) same for a wood propeller as a metal propeller
c) greater for a wood propeller than a metal propeller
Comment: 17.6 / 3 Propeller Maintenance - Blade tracking
Answer: C
84. Horizontal static imbalance causes a propeller on test to

a) rotate to the horizontal position
b) vibrate above 0.7 IPS
c) rotate to the vertical position
Answer: C
85. How can a fixed pitch aluminium propeller be dynamically balanced?

a) Adding weight to the hub
b) Adding weight to the spinner or starter ring gear
c) Removing material from the heavy blade
Answer: B
86. How can a propeller be balanced dynamically to prevent vibration?

a) By removing material from the tip using a drill
b) By installing small weights on the tip
c) By installing small weights under spinner attaching screws
Answer: C
87. How can dents in a wooden propeller be repaired?

a) Fill with a mix of sawdust and wood glue
b) Fill them with epoxy resin
c) They cannot be filled
Answer: A
88. How many vibration sensors are required to differentiate between propeller and crankshaft imbalance?
a) Two
b) Three
c) One
Answer: A
89. How should the propeller be cleaned?

a) By hand with soap and water
b) With a pressure washer
c) With a high pressure hosepipe
Answer: A
90. If a blade is bent due to contact with the ground

a) it can be carefully straightened by the mechanic
b) it can be used in the bent condition provided within limits
c) it may be straightened by an approved overhaul facility
Answer: C
91. Inspection of taper contact between crankshaft and propeller hub is determined by using
a) engineer's blue colour transfer
b) a micrometer
c) a surface gauge
delamination
Answer: A
92. On a composite propeller, how is delamination detected?

a) By visual inspection
b) By the coin tap test
c) By dye penetrate detection
delamination;
Answer: B
93. The vibration effect of an unbalanced propeller will usually be

a) the same at all propeller speeds
b) lower at higher propeller speed
c) greater at higher propeller speed
Answer: C
94. Vibration of a frequency half that of the RPM of the propeller is likely caused by what?
a) Engine and/or engine mounts
b) Another ancillary rotating component
c) Two bladed propeller
Answer: A
95. What can happen if a blade absorbs moisture?

a) It causes vibration and potential track issues
b) Nothing, moisture is not a problem
c) It reduces the maximum RPM due to increased weight
delamination;
Answer: A
96. What is the correct sequence for blending a propeller blade?

a) Assess, NDT, blend, reprotect
b) Assess, blend, NDT, reprotect
c) Assess, blend, reprotect, NDT
Answer: B
97. What is the difference between Static and Dynamic balance?

a) Dynamic ensures eual blade weight, static is rotating
b) Static ensures eual blade weight, dynamic is rotating
c) There is no difference
Answer: B
98. What provides position information when measuring dynamic balance?

a) Reflective tape and phototach
b) A protractor
c) A strobescope
Answer: A
99. What type of NDT inspection is best suited to find a crack on an aluminium alloy blade?
a) Dye penetrate
b) magnifying glass and strong light
c) Magnetic flaw detection
delamination
Answer: A
100. When running an engine at low power setting, the propeller lever should be positioned at
a) MAX propeller speed
b) MIN propeller speed
c) reverse
Comment: 17.6 / 3 Propeller Maintenance - Propeller engine running
Answer: A
101. Where is the greatest area of risk from vibration?

a) 6" (150 mm) from tip
b) The hub
c) 12" (300 mm) from tip
Answer: A
102. Who is allowed to straighten a bent propeller blade?
a) No straightening is allowed, the blade must be scrapped bent
b) Straightening may be carried out by an Licensed Engineer only
c) Only a certified repair station is allowed to straighten a bent blade
delamination
Answer: C
Subsection 7 - Propeller Storage and Preservation Level 2
103. 'Inhibiting' of a propeller governor means to

a) fill with corrosion preventive oil
b) dismantle down to its component parts
c) lock the rotating parts to prevent damage during transit
Comment: 17.7 / 2 Propeller preservation and depreservation
Answer: A
104. A pitch-change mechanism and hub assembly of a propeller has been protected during storage with inhibiting oil.
During preparation for re-entry into service
a) the inhibiting oil can always be left in the mechanism as it will be flushed out on first use of the propeller
b) the inhibiting oil must always be drained and the system flushed out with clean normal engine oil
c) it may be possible to leave the inhibiting oil without draining it completely, depending on the oil manufacturer's
instructions
Comment: 17.7 / 2 Propeller Storage and Preservation - Propeller preservation and depreservation
Answer: C
105. If a propeller has been in storage for a period exceeding 5-years, prior to re-entering service the propeller should be
a) disassembled only as far as necessary to replace all rubber seals
b) totally disassembled to inspect for corrosion
c) returned to an approved overhaul facility for complete overhaul and zero lifed
Comment: 17.7 / 2 Propeller Storage and Preservation - Propeller preservation and depreservation P6
Answer: A
106. Rubber components used with propellers should be stored in a

a) dark room
b) naturally lit room
c) room lit only with fluorescent lighting
Answer: A
107. When will it be necessary to dismantle the cylinder hub on a propeller for inspection?
a) After less than one month of storage
b) Between one year and one and a half year
c) If storage exceeds two years
Answer: C
108. Why should wooden propellers be stored horizontally?

a) To prevent them from falling over
b) To prevent the bottom blade becoming heavy
c) To prevent tip damage
Comment: 17.7 / 2 Propeller preservation and depreservation
Answer: B
109. Wooden propellers should be stored

a) horizontally, lying flat on racks
b) vertically, suspended by a mandrel from the hub
c) vertically, standing on a tip
Comment: 17.7 / 2 Propeller Storage and Preservation - Propeller preservation and depreservation P8
Answer: A

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Subsection 1 - Fundamentals Level 2

1. A propeller that is in a windmill condition has

2. A two-pitch propeller would use

3. Geometric pitch is proportional to

7. The tangential velocity of a propeller blade is

8. What is angle of attack of a propeller?

9. What is the difference between contra-rotating and counter-rotating propellers?

10. When a non-counterweighted propeller is in reverse pitch, CTM will

Subsection 2 - Propeller Construction Level 2

15. A double acting propeller has, by definition

19. How is a fixed pitch aluminium propeller balanced after manufacture?

20. How is moisture from a wooden propeller removed?

22. On a splined shaft assembly, which cone is made in two halves?

24. One disadvantage of a wooden propeller is, it

25. Propeller blade counterweights are fitted to

26. Propeller thrust load during flight is normally taken by the

27. The BETA tube connects the

29. The majority of the fibres in a composite propeller blade lie

30. The pitch change mechanism is installed inside the propeller

31. The propeller spinner is fitted to a propeller/engine installation to

34. What is &#39;blade back&#39;?

36. What will be true about a fixed pitch propeller?

38. Why do composite propellers have fewer vibration problems?

Subsection 3 - Propeller Pitch Control Level 2

46. In an underspeed condition of a non-counterweighted propeller, oil is

50. On a FADEC propeller control system, the CONDITION LEVER is

53. The counterweights fitted to some propellers

55. What is an underspeed condition?

56. What propeller has the greatest propulsive efficiency?

Subsection 4 - Propeller Synchronising Level 2

59. A propeller synchronising system is used

60. A synchronising system will switch on only when the

61. A synchroscope indicates when the propellers are not

62. Synchronising should NOT be switched on during which flight phases?

65. When a propeller synchrophasing system is switched on, an electric actuator

Subsection 5 - Propeller Ice Protection Level 2

68. Propeller slip rings should be

69. What is the main limitations of a chemical anti-ice system?

70. What is the worst atmospheric conditions for icing?

Subsection 6 - Propeller Maintenance Level 3

73. "First order" (or 1-per) vibrations could be caused by

80. Cropping of propeller blade tips is permitted up to a maximum of

81. Dynamic balance is normally carried out with the propeller

82. Dynamic imbalance is measured in units of

83. For a light aeroplane, the out-of-track limit is

84. Horizontal static imbalance causes a propeller on test to

85. How can a fixed pitch aluminium propeller be dynamically balanced?

86. How can a propeller be balanced dynamically to prevent vibration?

87. How can dents in a wooden propeller be repaired?

89. How should the propeller be cleaned?

90. If a blade is bent due to contact with the ground

92. On a composite propeller, how is delamination detected?

93. The vibration effect of an unbalanced propeller will usually be

95. What can happen if a blade absorbs moisture?

96. What is the correct sequence for blending a propeller blade?

97. What is the difference between Static and Dynamic balance?

98. What provides position information when measuring dynamic balance?

101. Where is the greatest area of risk from vibration?

Subsection 7 - Propeller Storage and Preservation Level 2

103. &#39;Inhibiting&#39; of a propeller governor means to

106. Rubber components used with propellers should be stored in a

108. Why should wooden propellers be stored horizontally?

34. What is 'blade back'?

103. 'Inhibiting' of a propeller governor means to