SKY COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Complied By:

SET : 11 MODULE : 17 (Aircraft Propellers) A. C. Panda

DGCA (MAY 2018) SCAE,BHOPAL

01. Lubrication of storage propeller is normally carried out

a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 12 months d) NOTA
02. Propeller storage up to 3 months should be checked for (CAIP 2-865)
a) Corrosion b) Crack c) remove and attach on another
aircraft
03. Pusher propeller mounted on (17A-2.10)
a) upstream end of a propeller shaft b) downstream end of a propeller
shaft
c) Fitted on fixed pitch propeller d) NOTA
04. Lable attach to a storage propeller show or indicates (CAIP 2-866)
a) Year of manufacturer b) Original date of storage
c) Engine specification d) All are correct
05. Feathering process occurs with the help of (17A-3.9)
a) Engine oil pressure b) Counter weight and feathering spring
c) Feathering spring only d) NOTA
06. Due to ice formation on propeller blade the blade produce(17A-5.2)
a) Vibration b) Thrust decrease c) Unbalance d) Both a and c
are correct
07. In deicing system electrical power transfer through (17A-5.4)
a) Slip ring b) Brush c) Slip ring and brush
08 Electrical dericing systems are design for (17A-5.5)
a) Continous application of power to the heating elements
b) interminent application of power to the heating elements
c) As in a or b d) NOTA
09.when it is difficulty to determine the probable cause by propeller vibration (17A-
6.8)
a) Propeller hub appears to swing in slight orbit
b) Propeller does not rotate in orbit
c) None are correct
10. Cyclic timer are used to energiged the heating elements for a complete
cycle(17A-5.5)
a) regularly heating the elements b) with a complete cycle for 5
minutes
c) None are correct
11. Snchronising system by means of controling and sychronizing (17A-4.2)
a) Engine RPM b) Propeller RPM c) None
12. .................is a physical action that tends to pull the rotating propeller blades out
of the hub
(17A-1.9)
 a) Torque bending force b. Thrust bending force
c. Centrifugal twisting force d. Aerodynamic twisting force
13. ...................................in the form of air resistance, tends to bend the propeller
blades in the
direction opposite than of rotation (17A-1.9)
a) Torque bending force b. Thrust bending force
c. Centrifugal twisting force d. Aerod wereynamic twisting force
14. In turbo propeller (17A-3.18)
a) Thrust produce directly
b) Beta range comes under to produce negative thrust
c) None are correct
15.Hydromatic propeller are (17A-3.11)
a) Electrically + Hydraulically
b) Mechanically + Hydraulically c) Mechanically+ electrically d)
Mechanically only
16. Propeller convert (17A-1.4)
a) BHP to THP b) THP to BHP c) Engine RPM to BHP
17. In wooden propeller nicks and cracks permitted in (CAIP 2-860)
a) perpendicular to the rotation of axis b) Parallal to the rotation of
axis
c) They are not permitted at all
18.In difficulty in propable cause by engine vibration
a) Propeller hub appears to swing in slight orbit
b) propeller does not rotate in orbit
c) none are correct
19.Bearing storage up to 12 months (CAIP 2-866)
a) Bearing must be removed and examined for brinelling and corrosion
b) if it is found satisfactory,it must be assembled on the blade
c) Both a and b
20.which type of aircraft equiped with master engine (17A-4.3)
a) synchronizing motor master b) multi engine aircraft
c) two engine aircraft
21. synchrophasing master unit incorporates
a) Master motor which mechanically drive four contactors
b) Slave motors which mechanically drive four contactors
c) None are correct
22. Sychrophasing master unit operated
a) Alternating currect generator driver by an accessory drive of the engine
b) Alternating voltage directly propertional to drive of engine
c) Alternating voltage inversely propertional to to drive of rotating engine
23.MTCS in low pitch mechanism (17A-1.3)
a) AOA is small b) Small diameter of propeller produce by less
amount of air
c) High RPM d) All are correct
24.Which force turn the blade angle to high pitch (17A-1.10)
a) Torque bending force b. Thrust bending force
c. Centrifugal twisting force d. Aerodynamic twisting force
25. When it is difficulty to determine the probable cause by propeller vibration (17A-
6.8)
a) Propeller hub appears to swing in slight orbit
b) Propeller hub doesnot appears to swing in slight orbit
c) None are correct
26. Position of wooden propellers during storage (17A-7.2)
a) Vertical b) Horizontal c) Oblique
27. Visually inspect the propeller for (CAIP 2-861)
a) grease b) dent c) scratch d) All are correct
28. Electrical deicing converts (CAIP 2-871)
a) Electrical to heat energy b) Mechanical to heat energy
c) heat to electrical
29. In deicer boots (17A-5.3)
a) The fluids flows laterally through the channel
b) The fluids flows longitudinally through the channel
c) The fluid does not flow at all
30. Constant speed propeller (17A-2.8)
a) Engine RPM is hold constant b) Propeller RPM is hold constant
c) Tip RPM is hold constant d) None are correct
31. Greasing on propeller are specified in (17A-6.16)
a) Aircraft manufacture b) Engine manufacture c) Propeller
manufacture
32. During removal of spinner cone it check for (17A-6.11)
a) Grease on the blades and inner surface b) No grease
leakage
c) FOD

SKY COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Prepare By:

SET : 12 MODULE : 17 (Aircraft Propellers) A C Panda
DGCA (MARCH 2017)

01. Dynamic balancing means (17A-6.9)

a) when CG doesnot co incide with axis of rotation
b) when CG of prop. units do not follow plane of rotation
c) when CG of propeller coincides with axis of rotation.
02. The purpose of drain holes in metal tipping of wooden prop. is
a) to drain out the engine oil stuck in piston by centrifugal force
b) to drain out the moisture by centrifugal force
c) to drain out the anti icing fluids by centrifugal force
03. Propeller blade tracking carried out to determine
a) actual position of the blade b) relative position of the blade
 c) As in b and out of track propeller are easy to dynamically balance
d) All of above
04. When aircraft climbs and engine failure occurs propeller
a) blade angle increases to negative pitch to surface drag
b) blade angle decreases to negative pitch to reduce drag
c) blade angle neither decrease no increase to reduce drag
05.Purpose of metal tipping in L.E of wooden propeller to - (17A-2.2)
a) prevent formation of ice & snow.
b) protect blade from FOD comonly flying objects & aerodynamic
smoothness
c) reduce drag and increase efficiency
06. MTCS ground adjustable propellers (17A-2.8)
a) Adjust blade angle only on ground
b) Adjust blade angle only on flight
c) Adjust blade angle in both ground and flight
07. The purpose of reverse pitch propellers (17A-2.10)
a) blade angle is changed to reverse pitch to provide negative thrust
b) blade angle is changed to forward pitch to provide positive thrust
c) blade angle can not be changed
08. In a propeller governer the purpose of pilot valve is to control the(17A-3.4 and
3.5)
a) Propeller RPM b) Engine RPM c) Both are correct
09. In feathering the the sourse of hydraulic pressure is from
a) Dedicated prop. hydraulic system b) Aircraft Hydraulic system
c) Engine lubrication system
10. During feathering of propeller the hydraulic pressure moves the blades
towards(17A-2.9)
a) low pitch b) Hogh pitch c) Reverse pitch
11. MTCS regarding Station number (17A-1.5)
a) are measured in centimeter b) are measured from center of hub
c) are measured from center of propeller shank
12. Blade angle are (17A-1.5)
a) increase from root to tip b) Decrease from root to tip
c) decrease from tip to root
13. The primary function of front and rear cones when splined prop. shaft (17A-2.4)
a) to center the propeller on the crankshaft b) to prevent the propller from
loosening
c) both are correct
14. When flyweight oercome the speed spring pressure it means (17A-3.7)
a) propeller rotates underspeed b) propeller rotates overspeed
c) Engine rotates underspeed d) Engine rotates overspeed
15. Auto feathering accomplises(17A-3.11)
a) Automatically b) Manually by pilot c) both automatically
and manually
16. When speeder spring force decrease the blade angle will be (17A-3.7)
a) Increase b) Decrease c) Remain same d) None
17. If an propeller rotates in underspeed condition the blade angle will be (17A-3.7)
a) Five pitch b) Course pitch c) Smooth pitch d)
Bastard pitch
18. Hygroscopic covering on propeller while storing (17A-7.3)
a) it makes a layer between blade and atmosphere
b) it can not absorb moisture c) it absorbs moisture d) Both a and b
19. Phosphate is used as anti icing fluid in place of isopropyl alcohol due to (17A-
5.3)
a) Expensive b) Flammability c) Corrosive d)
All
20. Static balancing is done by (17A-6.9)
a) Suspension test stand b) Knife edge test stand c) No stand is
required
21. Storage of propeller should be (17A-7.3)
a) Suspension test stand b) Knife edge test stand c) No stand is
required
22. Nicks and abrasion are (17A-6.9)
a) Permeseable b) not permeaseable c) Dip in oil
23. Nicks and abrasions are (17A-3.13)
a) Permeseable b) Not permeasable c) none of
above
24. Material of propeller (CAIP 2-850)
a) Duralumin b) Anodised Al. c) Anodised Mg.
25. During preservation ,the propeller should be checked for(17A-
a) Moisture and sunlight b) Physical damage and corrosion

c) Internal damage d) Both a and b are correct

26. Static unbalance is due to
a) when CG of the propeller doesnot co incide with the axis of rotation
b) when the CG of propeller or simiar propeller elements do not follow the
same plane
c) when CG of the propeller coincides with the axis or rotation
27. Anti icing is done
a) On ground b) As in a for some time of period
c) in flight at high altitude d) All are correct
28. Hydromatric propeller lubrication (17A-3.13)
a) unspecified oil b) with own engine oil c) As specified
im manual
29. Slip isdefine as (17A-1,5)
a) geometric pitch - effective pitch b) geometric pitch + effective pitch

c) effective pitch - geometric pitch

30. The propeller blade face is also subjected to_
a) Tension from Centrifugal force
b) Tension from Centrifugal force and additional tension
c) Only Tension from the bending
31. Engine vibration occurs:
a) If the propeller hub appears to swing in slight orbit
b) If the propeller hub does not appear rotate in an orbit
c) RPM improperly hub rotates on an absolutely vertical plane.
32. Propeller Vibration occurs
a. If the propeller hub appears to swing in slight orbit
b. If the propeller hub does not appear rotate in an orbit
c. RPM improperly hub rotates on an absolutely vertical plane

SKY COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Prepare By:

SET : 13 MODULE : 17 (Aircraft Propellers) A C Panda
DGCA (JANUARY 2018) CAT- A

1) Flat side of the propeller blade is called

a) Blade back b) Blade face c) Blade shank
2) On which type of turbo-propeller would you expect to find a parking brake?
a) Compound twin spool. b) Direct coupled twin spool. c) Free turbine.
3) Propeller produced.
a) Forward & rotary motion. b) Backward & rotary motion
c) Forward & reciprocating motion. d) Backward & reciprocating motion
4) Blade station are measured in
a) In inches from the centre of the blade hub b) In c.m from the centre of
the blade hub.
c) In meter from the centre of the blade hub
5) Wooden propeller are stored in
a) Vertically b) Horizontally c) At angular
6) Electrical deicing converts (CAIP 2-871)
a) Electrical to heat energy b) Mechanical to heat energy c) heat to
electrical
7) slip isdefine as (17A-1,5)
a) geometric pitch - effective pitch b) geometric pitch + effective pitch

c) effective pitch - geometric pitch

8) Hamilton hydromatic propeller pitch changing mechanism mounted on.
a) Dome assembly b) Hub assembly c) Both are correct

9) . Static unbalance is due to

a) when CG of the propeller doesnot co incide with the axis of rotation
 b) when the CG of propeller or simiar propeller elements do not follow the
same plane
c) when CG of the propeller coincides with the axis or rotation
10) Dynamic balancing means (17A-6.9)
a) when CG doesnot co incide with axis of rotation
b) when CG of prop. units do not follow plane of rotation
c) when CG of propeller coincides with axis of rotation.
11) Why phosphate compound are not used compare to isopropyl alcohol.
a) Expensive b) Easily available c) less flamability
12) Temporary storage is generally defined as non-use of the aircraft for. (A/c tech
book Pg no. 7.2)
a) 90 days. b) 180 days. c) 1 year. d) 2 year.
13) Fixed pitch propeller blade angle decided by
a) Level flight. b) flight path c) duration of flight d)
All are correct
14) Propeller lubrication –
a) Hydromatic propeller does not require lubrication
b) Lubrication is mandatory for every type of propeller
c) lubrication not required for propeller
15) Hub cone seat, shaft are examined to detect –
a) undue wear b) galling & corrosion c) Both d)
None
16) Propeller blade use on large aircraft pitch change mechanism—
a) engine driven propeller governor. b) Spring c) mechanical
linkage only
17) The propeller blade farthest from the hub, generally defined as the last 6 inch of
the blade.
a) Blade tip b) Blade root c) Blade shank d) Blade
boss
18) Potential energy derived from.
a) Velocity. b) Condition c) Movement. d)
Direction.
19) Hydromatic propeller consists
a) Hub assembly b) Dome assembly c) Distributor valve & anti-icing
assembly
d) All of the above
20) Aircraft vibration produced by.
a) Static balancing. b) Dynamic balancing. c) Both

SKY COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Prepare By:

SET : 14 MODULE : 17 (Aircraft Propellers) A C Panda
DGCA (APRIL 2018)
01. In 3 bladed propeller the propeller is storage with
a) any position b) one blade down position c) Two blade down position

d) All are correct

02. Ice formation on prop. blade cause
a) Vibration b) Drag c) Aerodynamic inbalance
03. Anti icing fluid goes to slinger ring by use of an
a) Electrical pump b) Centrifugal pump c) Motor
04. Which force turn the blade angle to high pitch (17A-1.10)
a) Torque bending force b. Thrust bending force
c. Centrifugal twisting force d. Aerodynamic twisting force
05. CTF/CTM is ................blade angle
a) Increase b) Decrease c) Remain constant
06. In propeller synchronisation the signal is taken from
a) Master engine b) Slave engine c) Both d) None are
correct
07. The purpose of drain holes in metal tipping of wooden prop. is
a) to drain out the engine oil stuck in piston by centrifugal force
b) to drain out the moisture by centrifugal force
c) to drain out the anti icing fluids by centrifugal force
08. .................is a physical action that tends to pull the rotating propeller blades out
of the hub (17A-1.9)
a) Torque bending force b) Thrust bending force
c) Centrifugal twisting force d) Aerodynamic twisting force
09. Anti icing is done
a) On ground b) As in a for some time of period
c) In flight at high altitude d) All
10. The cyclic times in electrical deicing systems the elctrical energy heating the
circuit
a) Contineously b) Interminent c) Automatically when ice
formed
11. Wooden propeller are constructed from
a) Solid block b) Birch c) Separate layers of wood glue
together d) All
12. Which force is the thrust load that bends propeller blades forward as the aircraft
is pulled
through the air.
a) Torque bending force b) Thrust bending force
c) Centrifugal twisting force d) Aerodynamic twisting force
13. Which force turn the blade angle to low pitch (17A-1.10)
a) Torque bending force b) Thrust bending force
c) Centrifugal twisting force d) Aerodynamic twisting force
14. ATF/ATM is ................blade angle
 a) Increase b) Decrease c) Remain constant
15. Magnetic pickups are used in
a) Engine synchro b) Electric motor synchro c) None are
correct
16. Cyclic timer is used in antiicing
a) to control current flow b) to energige the heating elements
c) heating the elements for 15-30 seconds with a complwtw cycle of 2 mins
d) it is an electrical de icer conductor which control power
17. storing a propeller blade installed with rubber boots
a) removed and blanked b) filled with inhibiting fluids c)
cleaned
18. electrical motor synchro uses
a) Electrical connector b) contactors are connected to alternators
c) Both are correct
19. propeller not used for more than 3 months
a) it must be overhouled b) peridically checked for
corrosion
c) static balance should be carried out d) All are correct
20. ...................................in the form of air resistance, tends to bend the propeller
blades in the
direction opposite than of rotation (17A-1.9)
a) Torque bending force b. Thrust bending force

c. Centrifugal twisting force d. Aerodynamic twisting

force
21. to maintain the propeller r.p.m which is used
a) Reduction gear b) Synchronization systems c) Motor
22. Synchrophasing used in
a) Twin engine propeller b) Multiengine propeller c) Single turbine engine
propeller
23. Synchrophasing is done to
a) Reduce vibration b) Noise c) Reduce vibration and
noise
24. Cyclic timer controlled by
a) Electric motor b) Hydraulically c) Ammeter
25. Centrifugal force act on
a) Shank b) Hub c) face
26. Blade angle is
a) angle between blade face and plane of rotation
b) angle between blade face and wind direction c) wind direction and
plane of rotation
27. Synchronize used for
a) Dissimilar RPM setting between reduce the amount of vibration and noise
 b) As in a and synchronizing systems control engine RPM and reduce vibration
by setting all
propellers at exactly the same RPM.
c) As in b and Such system can be used for all flight operation except take-off
and landing.
28. The Synchronizer Master Unit consists of.
a) A Master motor which mechanically drives four contactor unit
b) A Master motor which mechanically drives four contactor units that are
electrically
connected to an alternator.
c) none are correct
29. Synchrophasing are
a) Pulse Generator b) Phase angle c) both are correct
d) All
30. If the propeller cone or hub cone seats show evidence of galling and wear the most
likely cause is.
a) The propeller retaining nut was not tight enough during previous operation
b) The front cone was not fully bottomed against the crankshaft splines during
installation
c) The pitch change stops were located incorrectly, causing the cone seats to
act as the high
pitch stop.
31. In the ice formation on the propeller, when the aircraft is in flight will.
a) Decrease available engine power
b) Increase aircraft stall speed and increase noise
c) Decrease thrust and cause excessive vibration.
32. A variable pitch propeller mechanism, for store long period should.
a) Should be completely emptied and dried.
b) Be filled with special inhibiting oil to prevent condensation and corrosion.
c) Be filled with the normal operating oil to prevent condensation.

SKY COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Prepared By:

SET : 01 MODULE : 17 (AIRCRAFT PROPELLER) Mr A C
Panda
1. A basic ………….propeller system consists of a flyweight-equipped governor unit that
controls the pitch
angle of the blades so that the engine speed remains constant
• constant-speed b) Fixed pitch 3) Ground adjustable d)
All are correct
2. A ……………………………….setting can be utilized for takeoff
a) low-pitch, low-rpm b) High-pitch, high-rpm
c) low-pitch, high-rpm b) high-pitch, low-rpm
3. ………………….used if the engine quits to reduce drag
A) feather b) Reverse c) Both are correct d) fixed
type
4. Propeller blades produce forces that create thrust to
a) push the airplane through the air b) pull the airplane through the
air.
c) pull or push the airplane through the air d) pull and push the airplane
through the air.
5. Propeller efficiency is the ratio of
a) Thrust horsepower to brake horsepower b) brake horsepower to Thrust
horsepower
c) Thrust horsepower to indicated horse power d) None
6. Propeller efficiency varies from……………………….., depending on how much the
propeller slips.
A) 50-87 % b) 60-87 % c) 50-57 % d) 50-100 %
7. ………………. is the distance a propeller should advance in one revolution with no
slippage.
a) Geometric pitch b) effective pitch c) Slip d) Pitch
8. ……………propellers are those mounted on the upstream end of a drive shaft in front of
the supporting structure.
a) Tractor b) Pusher c) Puller d) None
9. A major advantage of the …………..propeller is that lower stresses are induced in the
propeller as it rotates in relatively undisturbed air.
a) Tractor b) Pusher c) Puller d) None
10. ………….pitch propeller is a controllable propeller in which the blade angles can be
changed to a negative value during operation.
a) Feather b) Reverse c) Constant d) fixed type
11………………………………moves the blades toward low pitch.
a) Centrifugal twisting force b) Aerodynamic twisting force
c) Thrust bending force d) Torque bending force
12. The roughed-out wooden propeller is allowed to dry for approximately ……week to
permit the moisture content of the layers to become equalized.
a) one b) six c) four d) forty eight
13. The heads of the screws are soldered to the tipping to prevent loosening, and the solder
is filed to
make a smooth surface,loose screw can be indicated by
• Crack on screw head b) Missing screw c) Crack on solder d)
None
14. In 1B90/CM 71 44 , the 71 indicates propeller
a) pitch b) Diameter c) Manufacturer number d)
None
15. Ice collects asymmetrically on a propeller blade and produces propeller
a) unbalance b) As in a & destructive vibration
c) As in b & decreases the weight of the blades d) only b is correct
16. Fluid is transferred from a stationary nozzle on the engine nose case into a circular U-
shaped channel
……….mounted on the rear of the propeller assembly.
a) slinger ring b) feed shoe c) Brush block d) None
17. Feed shoes are a narrow strip of rubber extending from the blade shank to a blade
station that is
approximately ……….. percent of the propeller radius.
a) 50 b) 75 c) 100 d) 90
18. …………..is used in some anti-icing systems because of its availability and low cost.
a) Phosphate compounds b) Isopropyl alcohol
c) Any one of above d) none are correct
19. The …………determines the sequence of which blades (or portion thereof) are currently
being deiced,
and forwhat length of time.
 a) timer or cycling unit b) power relay c) shunt d) brush block
20. A………… which is normally mounted on the engine just behind the propeller, is used to
transfer
electricity to the slip ring.
a) timer or cycling unit b) power relay c) shunt d) brush block
21. Cycling timers are used to energize the heating element circuits in a de icing system for
periods of
……………seconds
a) 10 to 30 b) 15 to 30 c) 15 to 50 d) 25 to 30
22. Complete cycle time in case of a Cycling timers is of ………..minutes.
a) 10 b) 2 c) 5 d) 15
23. Forces acting on a propeller are.
a. centrifugal, twisting, and bending. b. torque, thrust and centrifugal.
c. torsion, tension and thrust. d. None are correct
24. ………blades are inspected for delaminations and debonds by tapping the blade or cuff
(if applicable)
with a metal coin.
a) Wooden b) Steel c) Composite d) Both a and c
25. A ………………appearing in the fabric or plastic may indicate a crack in the wooden
propeller.
a) fine line b) Crack c) Cracking d) None
26. In case of a ground adjustable propeller the tools used to rotate the prop blade to
desired angle is
known as
a) Blade paddle b) Prop. Protractor c) prop. rotor d) None
27. The propeller blade should fitted in……………………o clock position in absence of
manufacturer
recommendation.
a) 3 & 9 b) 12 & 6 c) 10 & 4 d) 2 & 8
28. When marking on prop. blade & hub the ……………….marker should not be used.
a) Red lead b) White lead c) Graphite pencil d) Grease
pencil
29. Balance plate is used for …………………………….balance of propeller
a) Horizontal b) Vertical c) Both are correct d) None are
correct
30.. In case of a ground adjustable propeller the tools used to rotate the prop blade to
desired angle is
known as
a) Blade paddle b) Prop. Protractor c) prop. rotor d) None
31. Propeller tip is normally painted with
a. red colour b As in a and orange c. As in b & yellow d. As in
c & black
32. . A rotating propeller imparts rearwards motion to a.
a. small mass of air at high velocity b. large mass of air at low
velocity.
c. small mass of air at low velocity d. None
33. Effective pitch is defined as.
a. actual distance moved in one revolution b. geometric pitch plus slip.
c. pitch measured at the master station d. None
34. Minimum propeller ground clearance on a tail wheel aircraft is
a. 7 inch b. 9 inch c. 1 inch d. ½ inch
35. The ………….is the thick, rounded portion of the propeller blade near the hub and is
designed to give
strength to the blade.
a) Blade shank b) blade butt c) blade base d) Blade root
36. The center of composit propeller made out of
a) Carbon fiber b) Polyurethane foam core c) glass fiber d) None
37. Light corrosion on propeller flange can be removed by
a. needle file b. sand paper c.spoon like riffle file d. none
are correct
38. Propeller can be balance horizontally be removing material from
a. boss b L.E and T.E c. Tip d. Both a and b are
correct
39. Propeller can be balance vertically be removing material from
a. boss b L.E and T.E c. Tip d. Both a and b are
correct
40. The figure indicate which condition of propeller

a) Reverse b) Feather c) power d) idle