Propellers A
To achieve a higher RPM, my propeller blade angle must be at this.
What is a lower pitch?
These are drilled in the tips of wooden propellers.
What are vent holes?
This surface is seen from the pilot.
What is known as the blade face?
CTF is the acronym for this.
What is Centrifugal Twisting Force.
These are the two ranges of operation for a turboprop propeller.
What are alpha and beta range?
This device is used to remove ice that has accumulated.
To achieve a lower RPM, my propeller blade angle must be at this.
This range is used for starting, taxiing, and ground operations.
What is Beta range?
Effective pitch plus slippage is known as what?
What is geometric pitch?
The PT6 engine uses these to achieve a high blade pitch angle.
What are spring tension and counterweights?
This is used as an anti-icing agent that is slung across the propeller blades.
What is isopropyl alcohol?
This component controls oil to and from the pitch changing mechanism.
What is the propeller governor?
These two items are found in almost every Prop Governor.
What are flyweights and a Pilot Valve?
This range is used for in-flight operations.
What is alpha range?
This component prevents the McCauley propeller from going into the feather position on shut-down on the ground.
What is a safety latch pin?