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Module 17 Propellers Test Answer

1. The purpose of propeller blade twist is to maintain the angle of attack at the same value along the blade. 2. The difference between geometric and effective pitch is called propeller slip. Geometric pitch is the distance the blade would move in one revolution along its helical path, while effective pitch is the actual distance advanced through the air. 3. Angle of attack of a propeller blade is the acute angle between the chord line and the relative wind.

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Module 17 Propellers Test Answer

1. The purpose of propeller blade twist is to maintain the angle of attack at the same value along the blade. 2. The difference between geometric and effective pitch is called propeller slip. Geometric pitch is the distance the blade would move in one revolution along its helical path, while effective pitch is the actual distance advanced through the air. 3. Angle of attack of a propeller blade is the acute angle between the chord line and the relative wind.

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MODULE 17 PROPELLERS TEST ANSWER

1. The purpose of propeller blade twist is:


A. coarsen the blade angle at the root.
B. to maintain Blade Angle along the blade.
C. to maintain Angle of Attack at the same value along the blade.

2. What is the difference between geometric and effective pitch? How is this difference
called?
A. the geometric pitch: the distance this particular element would move forward in one
revolution along a helix, or spiral, equal to its blade angle.
The effective pitch: the actual distance a propeller advances through the air in one revolution.
This cannot be determined by the pitch angle alone because it is affected by the forward velocity
of the airplane.
The difference between geometric and effective pitch is called propeller slip.
B. the geometric pitch: the actual distance a propeller advances through the air in one
revolution. This cannot be determined by the pitch angle alone because it is affected by the
forward velocity of the airplane.
The effective pitch: the distance this particular element would move forward in one revolution
along a helix, or spiral, equal to its blade angle.
There is no difference between geometric and effective pitch.
C. None of A and B is correct

3. Give a brief description of the relation between angle of attack of a propeller blade and
aircraft forward speed:
A. It is the acute angle between the chord line of a propeller blade and the relative wind.
B. It is the acute angle between the chord line of a propeller blade and plan of rotation.
C. It is the acute angle between the chord line of a propeller blade and propeller shaft.

4. Name three forces, acting on a moving propeller blade.


A. torque, thrust and centrifugal.
B. torsion, tension and thrust.
C. centrifugal, twisting, and bending.
5. Which force limits the maximum propeller RPM?
A. Thrust Bending Force
B. Centrifugal force
C. Torque Bending Force

6. What operational force tends to increase - and which force tends to reduce the propeller
blade angle?
A. Centrifugal Twisting Moment and Aerodynamic Twisting Moment
B. Torque Bending Force only.
C. Aerodynamic Twisting Moment and Centrifugal Twisting Moment

7. What force on a propeller blade turns the blades to a fine pitch?.


A. ATM.
B. Torque.
C. CTM.

8. As a propeller blade moves through the air, forces are produced, which are known as.
A. lift and torque.
B. lift and drag.
C. thrust and torque.

9. A fibreglass composite blade.


A. will never be struck by lighting.
B. does not require lightning strike protection.
C. requires lightning strike protection.

10. The propeller is 'feathered' when the blades are at.


A. 0° to plane of rotation.
B. 20° to plane of rotation.
C. 90° to plane of rotation.
11. With a multi-engined aircraft the torque pressure would be.
A. There is only one gauge for all engines.
B. same on all engines.
C. similar on all engines.

12. On which type of turbo-propeller would you expect to find a parking brake?.
A. Compounded twin spool.
B. Direct coupled twin spool.
C. Free turbine.

13. When the compressive force on a speeder spring is reduced, the propeller blades will.
A. remain fixed.
B. fine off.
C. coarsen.

14. When in the beta range, the propeller pitch is controlled.


A. directly from the power lever.
B. indirectly from the power lever.
C. directly from the pitch change mechanism to the PCU.

15. Electrically de-iced propeller slip rings have regular resistance checks for.
A. oxidisation due to altitude.
B. open circuit heating elements.
C. wear between brushes and slip ring.

16. Propeller anti-icing may be achieved by.


A. using iso-propyl alcohol de-icing fluid sprayed on the blade.
B. using commercial de-icing fluid sprayed on the pro.
C. a using hot air from the compressor.

17. If the tip of an electrical overshoe is torn.


A. it may be cut back.
B. it may be classified as acceptable damage.
C. it must not be cut back.

18. The shank of the propeller is permitted to have.


A. no repairs.
B. minor repairs.
C. no decals fitted.

19. Composite propellers may have minor repairs carried out by.
A. any approved 3rd party maintenance organization.
B. the operator.
C. any approved composite repair facility.

20. What position should the blades be when installing the pitch change mechanism onto a
hydromatic propeller?.
A. Feather.
B. Zero pitch.
C. Full reverse.

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