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Mod 17 - Paper 7 (S) A

The document contains multiple choice questions about aircraft propeller systems. It covers topics like blade angle, pitch, de-icing, and maintenance. Propeller types discussed include fixed pitch, controllable pitch, and variable pitch propellers.

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Mod 17 - Paper 7 (S) A

The document contains multiple choice questions about aircraft propeller systems. It covers topics like blade angle, pitch, de-icing, and maintenance. Propeller types discussed include fixed pitch, controllable pitch, and variable pitch propellers.

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1) A propeller blade angle is that angle formed by the:

a) propeller plane of rotation and the blades chord line


b) propellers axis of rotation and the blade path
c) relative airflow to the blade's chord line

2) When a propeller rotates on a stationary aircraft, the propeller blades:


a) angle of attack is the same as the blade angle
b) angle of attack is at its optimum value
c) speed is greater because of less air resistance

3) The effective pitch of a propeller is dependent on:


a) blade angle only
b) blade angle and engine rpm
c) engine rpm and aircraft forward speed

4) Counterweights are fitted to a blade root to:


a) counteract centrifugal turning moment
b) counteract aerodynamic turning moment
c) assist the blades to move to fine pitch

5) Aerodynamic correction factor is:


a) the adjustment of the blade angle for dynamic balancing
b) moving the blade centre of gravity away from the axis of rotation for
dynamic balancing
c) adding or removing weight to the blades for static balancing

6) Thrust Bending Force tends to turn the blades:


a) in the direction of flight
b) opposite the direction of flight
c) opposite the direction of rotation
7) As air density increases, the thrust produced by a propeller will:
a) increase and torque will increase
b) increase and torque will decrease
c) decrease and torque will decrease

8) Composite blades may be reinforced with Kevlar in a:


a) multi-directional layer at the leading and trailing edge
b) unidirectional layer at the leading edge, multi-directional layer at the
trailing edge
c) unidirectional layer at the leading and trailing edge

9) Nickel sheaths are sometimes fitted to:


a) act as a lightning conductor
b) give better de-icing distribution
c) provide erosion protection

10) Controllable pitch propellers are constructed in a way that allows pitch to be
altered by:
a) the pilot
b) reference to a propeller protractor fitted to a ground servicing table
c) the propeller control unit

11) On a propeller driven aircraft, in cruise conditions, fixed pitch propellers


final:
a) angle of attack is small and the forward speed limited
b) angle of attack is large to overcome engine overspeed
c) RPM is efficient over a wide range of airspeed

12) At take-off, a controllable pitch propeller will be set at:


a) a high blade angle for maximum thrust
b) a low blade angle for maximum engine RPM and power
c) a high blade angle for maximum power and optimum thrust
13) If the speeder spring is overcoming the force applied by the centrifugal
weights in the propeller control unit, the propeller is:
a) overspeeding
b) underspeeding
c) on speed

14) The transition between forward pitch to reverse pitch should be achieved:
a) slowly to prevent damage to the engine and reduction gearbox
b) at a rate dependent on aircraft forward speed
c) rapidly to prevent propeller overspeed

15) In a single acting propeller, a propeller is prevented form feathering by:


a) the feathering stop
b) a spring
c) centrifugal latches

16) A variable pitch propeller will normally only overspeed when the:
a) engine overspeeds
b) aircraft is in a dive
c) control system fails

17) A tachometer-generator fitted in a synchronisation system uses:


a) system voltage as a reference on a 'high voltage wins' basis
b) system voltage as a reference on a 'low voltage wins' basis
c) system frequency as a reference on a 'low frequency wins' basis

18) A Synchrophasing system sets the blades of the slave engines:


a) at the same phase angle as the master engine
b) a number of degrees forward of the master engine
c) a number of degrees behind the master engine
19) When synchronisation is selected on, failure of the master engine can result
in:
a) the slave engines attempting to 'follow' the master engine
b) slave engine over-torque
c) slave engine overspeed

20) A Synchrophasing phase angle may be set by:


a) the engine manufacturer with no adjustment permitted
b) an appropriately authorised licensed engineer
c) the pilot during flight

21) A propeller manual phase control knob is on the:


a) electronic unit and is used to adjust blade pitch for optimum thrust
b) throttle lever and is used to change propeller speed for maximum power
c) synchrophaser box and is used to select phase angle for minimum
vibration

22) An electrical de-icing system will de-ice:


a) one blade at a time
b) opposite blades together
c) all blades together

23) Extreme care should be taken with isopropyl alcohol de-icing fluid due to its:
a) corrosive effect on composite blades
b) toxicity when in contact with water
c) flammability

24) If a fluid de-icing system is not to be used for a long period, the system
should be:
a) filled with system fluid
b) drained, flushed with methylated spirit/water mix and left empty
c) drained, flushed and left filled with an approved inhibiting fluid
25) A fast cycle is used in an electrical de-icing system when the air
temperature is:
a) low, with a high water concentration
b) high, with a high water concentration
c) high, with a low water concentration

26) Propeller blade repair limits are given on a graph which compares:
a) per cent of repaired blade radius and depth of repair in inches
b) per cent of repaired blade radius and per cent reduction in chord width
and thickness
c) length of repaired blade radius and depth of repair, both in inches

27) A steel blade has suffered impact damage and shows signs of 'bending' the
blade would be:
a) straightened using a jig unit, and then a tracking check carried out
b) returned to the manufacturer or an approved organisation
c) removed to workshop for balancing and symmetry checks

28) After etching a steel propeller, the etch may be removed by using a solution
of:
a) 40% caustic acid
b) 20% nitric acid
c) 20% sulphuric acid

29) During a feathering check, the feathering pump continues to run at the end
of the cycle, what is the probable cause?
a) Circuit breaker has gone to open CCT
b) Power Control Relay has become de-energised
c) Pressure operated cut out switch permanently engaged
30) After fitting a new propeller, vibration is experienced during the engine run:
a) this is normal after fitting until the propeller has bedded in'
b) a tracking check should be carried out immediately
c) the hub retaining nut should be re-tightened after shaft cool down

31) The oil used to prevent internal corrosion is:


a) synthetic oil
b) hydraulic oil
c) detergent

32) In long term off wing the preferred amount of operators for exercising the
blades is:
a) two operators
b) two operators on opposite blades
c) one operator on each blade

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