Module 17. Propeller
Final Test
- The optimum angle for a fixed pitch propeller is ?
- 2 - 4 degrees
- 15 degrees
- 6 - 10 degrees
- The purpose of the pitch change cams is to ?
- prevent windmilling
- convert linear motion to rotary motion
- convert rotary motion to linear motion
- Forces acting on a propeller are?
- torque, thrust and centrifugal
- centrifugal, twisting, and bending
- torsion, tension and thrust
- Auto feathering is disarmed?
- in the cruise
- during take off
- during landing
- Propeller vibration due to a problem with propeller installations would have a?
- the same frequency as turbine vibration
- higher frequency than turbine vibration
- lower frequency than turbine vibration
- When in the beta range, the propeller pitch is controlled?
- indirectly from the power lever
- directly from the power lever
- directly from the pitch change mechanism to the PCU
- If the TAS of an aircraft increases, the CSU will?
- change the blade angle to provide constant RPM
- decrease the blade angle to provide constant RPM
- increase the blade angle to provide constant RPM
- When storing wooden propellers ?
- store in a horizontal position
- wrap in greaseproof paper
- store in a dry well ventilated and illuminated location
- Thrust and camber faces of a propeller should be blended out to?
- 30 times to the depth of damage
- 10 times to the depth of damage
- 5 times the depth of damage
- Propellers are synchronised by the?
- prop lever
- PCU governor
- power lever
- When preparing a propeller blade for inspection it should be cleaned with?
- steel wool
- mild soap and water
- methyl ethyl ketone
- The propeller is 'feathered' when the blades are at ?
- 20° to plane of rotation
- 90° to plane of rotation
- 0° to plane of rotation
- Counterweights are used to?
- counteract the CTM of the blades
- counter the ATM of the blades
- balance the blades
- What force on a propeller blade turns the blades to a fine pitch ?
- Torque
- CTM
- ATM
- Electrically de-iced propeller slip rings have regular resistance checks for?
- wear between brushes and slip ring
- open circuit heating elements
- oxidization due to altitude
- The synchronisation governor monitors?
- thrust tip speeds
- propeller tip speeds
- RPM
- A tracking check compares ?
- 2 Opposite blades
- any 2 blades
- 2 Adjacent blades
- Propeller slip rings?
- conduct electrical power for de-icing
- minimize slip
- convey oil for PCU to pitch change mechanism
- The ground (sea) clearance of a sea plane propeller is?
- 18 inches
- 9 inches
- 1 inch
- Solidity of a propeller can be increased by?
- increasing blade thickness
- increasing blade angle
- increasing blade chord
- A propeller synchrophasing system allows a pilot to reduce noise and vibration by ?
- setting the RPM of all propellers exactly the same
- adjusting the plane of rotation of all propellers
- adjusting the phase angle between the propellers
- Electronic torque measuring systems utilize?
- stress gauges in the reduction gear
- strain gauges in the reduction gear
- pressure transducers in the reduction gear
- When the flyweights fly outwards in a PCU, this is known as?
- onspeed
- low power settings
- overspeed
- A 'double' acting propeller has ?
- nitrogen or air on one side of piston
- oil pressure on one side of piston
- oil pressure on two sides of piston
- Low torque sensing is used to initiater?
- relighting
- auto feathering
- fine pitch selection
- Synchronising is carried out to?
- match engine rpm
- match propeller tip speed
- match blade phase angle difference
- Synchronisation controls RPM within what range?
- 100 RPM
- 150 RPM
- 50 RPM
- What method would you use to inspect an aluminium propeller blade when a crack is suspected?
- A bright light and magnifying glass
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Dye penetrant inspection
- Ice formation on the propellers, when the aircraft is in flight, will?
- increase aircraft stall speed and increase noise
- decrease thrust and cause excessive vibration
- decrease available engine power
- Cropping is permitted to a maximum of?
- ½ inch on one blade only
- ½ inch on all blades
- 1 inch on all blades
- To increase anti icing effectiveness?
- increase cycle times
- use liquid as well as electrical anti icing systems
- increase the AC or DC current
- Leading edges should be blended out to?
- 5 times the depth of damage
- 30 times the depth of damage
- 10 times the depth of damage