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17.1. Fundamentals. C. greater than the tip.

Correct Ans-greater than the tip.
Q. 1.High speed propellers are designed to. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
A. rotate at high RPM. Controls Page 13 Refers.
B. operate at high forward speeds.
C. operate at supersonic tip speeds.
Correct Ans-operate at high forward speeds. Q. 7.What force on a propeller blade turns the
Explanation.NIL. blades to a fine pitch?.
A. ATM.
B. Torque.
Q. 2.When in the windmill position ATM. C. CTM.
A. opposes CTM. Correct Ans-CTM.
B. is not related to CTM. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
C. assists CTM. Controls Page 15 refers.
Correct Ans-assists CTM.
Explanation.ATM normally increases blade angle
but in the windmill condition reverses and assists Q. 8.The purpose of propeller twist is.
CTM. 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
Q. 3.The optimum angle for a fixed pitch propeller along the blade.
is. Correct Ans-to maintain Angle of Attack at the
A. 15 degrees. same value along the blade.
B. 2 - 4 degrees. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
C. 6 - 10 degrees. Controls Page 13 Refers.
Correct Ans-2 - 4 degrees.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12-4
Refers. Q. 9.The forces acting on a propeller blade are.
A. bending, twisting and centrifugal.
B. thrust, aerodynamic and tension.
Q. 4.A left handed propeller is one that. C. thrust and torque.
A. rotates clockwise when viewed from the rear. Correct Ans-bending, twisting and centrifugal.
B. rotates clockwise when viewed from the front. Explanation.Refer Jepperson Powerplant Page 12-
C. is fitted to an engine on the left side of the 5 to 7.
aircraft.
Correct Ans-rotates clockwise when viewed from
the front. Q. 10.Blade angle at the root is.
Explanation.Left hand propeller rotates anti- A. low.
clockwise when viewed from the B. high.
rear.http://www.baypropeller.com/parts.html C. master blade angle.
Correct Ans-high.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Q. 5.Forces acting on a propeller are. Control Pages 55-58 Refer.
A. centrifugal, twisting, and bending.
B. torque, thrust and centrifugal.
C. torsion, tension and thrust. Q. 11.Blade angle is taken from the chord and.
Correct Ans-centrifugal, twisting, and bending. A. propeller shaft.
Explanation.Jepperson Powerplant Page 12-5 to 12- B. relative airflow.
7 refers. C. plane of rotation.
Correct Ans-plane of rotation.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Q. 6.The blade angle at the root is. Control Page132 refer.
A. less than the tip.
B. same from tip to root.
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Q. 12.What forces act on a propeller blade?. Explanation.Jepperson A & P Powerplant Page 12-
A. Thrust and torque. 6.
B. Bending, thrust, torque.
C. Bending, CTM and ATM.
Correct Ans-Bending, CTM and ATM. Q. 18.A rotating propeller imparts rearwards
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers motion to a.
and Controls Page 14-15 Note Thrust and Torque A. small mass of air at high velocity.
are both. B. large mass of air at low velocity.
C. small mass of air at low velocity.
Correct Ans-large mass of air at low velocity.
Q. 13.CTM will. Explanation.Kermode Mechanics of Flight Fig 4.4
A. try to bend the blade away from the engine. refers.
B. turn the blade about the lateral axis.
C. cause the tips to rotate at supersonic speeds.
Correct Ans-turn the blade about the lateral axis. Q. 19.Propeller efficiency is.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and A. the ratio of output speed to input propeller
Controls page Page 15 refers. speed.
B. the ratio of the work applied to the geometric
pitch to useful work on the C.S.U.
Q. 14.From reverse pitch, to return to normal pitch C. the ratio of the useful work done by the propeller
it. to work done by the engine on the propeller.
A. passes through coarse then fine. Correct Ans-the ratio of the useful work done by
B. passes through coarse. the propeller to work done by the engine on the
C. passes through fine. propeller.
Correct Ans-passes through fine. Explanation.Kermode Mechanics of Flight Page
Explanation.NIL. 134 Refers.

Q. 15.When in reverse pitch, CTM will tend to Q. 20.Geometric Pitch is the distance moved.
move the propeller blades towards. A. in one revolution.
A. a positive pitch. B. in one revolution when slip is maximum.
B. a position depending on rpm. C. in one revolution without slip.
C. a negative pitch. Correct Ans-in one revolution without slip.
Correct Ans-a positive pitch. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Explanation.CTM always rotates towards the plane Controls page 15. CTM increases as a function of
of rotation. Centrifugal.

Q. 16.If the blade angle is increased. Q. 21.As propeller rotation speed increases the
A. the pitch becomes finer. centrifugal turning moment on the blades will.
B. the pitch becomes coarser. A. increase.
C. lateral stability decreases. B. decrease.
Correct Ans-the pitch becomes coarser. C. remain constant through r.p.m. range.
Explanation.Pitch is an alternative name for blade Correct Ans-increase.
angle. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls page 15 refers.

Q. 17.As a propeller blade moves through the air,

forces are produced, which are known as. Q. 22.Propeller torque is the resistance offered by
A. lift and torque. the propeller to.
B. lift and drag. A. feathering.
C. thrust and torque. B. changing pitch.
Correct Ans-thrust and torque. C. rotation.
Correct Ans-rotation.
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Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12-4

refers.
Q. 29.Effective pitch is.
A. distance moved in one revolution.
Q. 23.The angle between the resultant airflow B. geometric pitch plus slip.
direction and the propeller blade plane of rotation is C. pitch measured at the master station.
known as. Correct Ans-distance moved in one revolution.
A. angle of attack. Explanation.Effective pitch is geometric pitch
B. blade angle. minus slip.
C. helix angle or angle of advance.
Correct Ans-helix angle or angle of advance.
Explanation.The helix angle is the angle between Q. 30.A windmilling Propeller has.
the plane of rotation and the relative airflow. A. a small positive blade angle.
B. a small positive angle of attack.
C. a small negative angle of attack.
Q. 24.At constant rpm, advance per revolution Correct Ans-a small negative angle of attack.
depends on. Explanation.Windmilling occurs with a small
A. SHP. negative AoA and a small positive blade angle.
B. forward speed.
Correct Ans-forward speed.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Fig 12-12 Q. 31.Windmilling causes.
refers. A. propeller underspeeding.
B. maximum propeller drag.
Q.25 .Aerodynamic Twisting Moment. C. Centrifugal Twisting Moment.
A. turns the blade to windmill. Correct Ans-maximum propeller drag.
B. turns the blades to high pitch. Explanation.NIL.
Correct Ans-turns the blades to high pitch.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12/6
refers. Q. 32.Torque acts.
A. in the same direction as the plane of rotation.
Q.26 .Under normal operation the point of B. at right angles to the plane of rotation.
maximum stress on a propeller blade is at the. C. in opposition to the direction of rotation.
A. root. Correct Ans-in opposition to the direction of
Correct Ans-root. rotation.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Fig 12-8 Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
refers Controls Page 15 refers.

Q.27 .Propeller blade angle.

A. is constant along the blade length. Q. 33.The purpose of blade twist is to.
B. decreases from root to tip. A. reduce angle of attack at the blade root.
C. increases from root to tip. B. to ensure that tip speed does not go faster than
Correct Ans-decreases from root to tip. Mach 1.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and C. to even out thrust distribution across the
Controls Fig 11-33 refers. propeller.
Correct Ans-to even out thrust distribution across
the propeller.
Q. 28.Coarse pitch is used for. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
A. take off and climb. Controls Page 14 refers.
B. maximum economical cruise in level flight.
C. landing and power checks.
Correct Ans-maximum economical cruise in level Q. 34.Thrust is greatest.
flight. A. at 70 to 80% of propeller length.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and B. in the first 50%.
Controls page 30 refers. C. the same all along the length.
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Correct Ans-at 70 to 80% of propeller length. Q. 40.A windmilling propeller will create.
Explanation.Beyond this point the blade chord is A. more drag in feather.
reduced to lessen tip thrust. B. more drag in fine pitch.
C. more drag in coarse pitch.
Correct Ans-more drag in fine pitch.
Q. 35.CTM changes the pitch of a blade. Explanation.A windmilling propeller is always in
A. about its twisting axis. fine pitch.
B. bending forward.
C. towards the feather plane.
Correct Ans-about its twisting axis. Q. 41.The chord line of a propeller is.
Explanation.CTM reduces pitch towards the plane A. a line joining the leading and trailing edges.
of rotation, about the twisting axis. B. a line joining the tip to the root of the blade.
C. a line joining the tips of the blades.
Correct Ans-a line joining the leading and trailing
Q. 36.The velocity of the slipstream behind the edges.
aircraft in relation to the ambient air is. Explanation.NIL.
A. less.
B. greater.
C. equal. Q. 42.The plane of rotation is defined as.
Correct Ans-greater. A. the plane in which thrust force acts.
Explanation.If there was not a difference then no B. the plane in which the propeller rotates.
thrust would be produced. T = mass ( Vout-Vin). C. the angle at which the blade strikes the airflow.
Correct Ans-the plane in which the propeller
rotates.
Q. 37.High speed aerofoils are employed at. Explanation.NIL.
A. the master station.
B. the tips.
C. the root. Q. 43.Thrust bending force on a propeller blade.
Correct Ans-the tips. A. intensifies the centrifugal forces to some
Explanation.On helicopters they are called BERP degrees.
tips. B. can be used in propeller design to reduce some
operation stress.
C. tends to bend the propeller blade forward at the
Q. 38.A right hand propeller. tip.
A. rotates clockwise when viewed from the rear. Correct Ans-tends to bend the propeller blade
B. is always fitted to the starboard engine. forward at the tip.
C. rotates clockwise when viewed from the front. Explanation.NIL.
Correct Ans-rotates clockwise when viewed from
the rear.
Explanation.Left or right is determined by sitting in Q. 44.What conditions are applied to a propeller
the cockpit and viewing the rotation. blade windmilling?.
A. Positive angle of attack, thrust negative.
B. Negative angle of attack, thrust positive.
Q. 39.Given that blade angle is measured from the C. Negative angle of attack, thrust negative.
centre of the hub, the blade angle at the hub is Correct Ans-Negative angle of attack, thrust
considered to be. negative.
A. lowest. Explanation.NIL.
B. Master Station value.
C. highest.
Correct Ans-highest. Q. 45.The primary purpose of propeller is to.
Explanation.Refer to Jeppesen Aircraft Propellers A. change engine horsepower to thrust.
and controls page 13. B. provide static and dynamic stability to aircraft.
C. create lift on the fixed aerofoils of an aircraft.
Correct Ans-change engine horsepower to thrust.
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Explanation.NIL. B. coiled spring levers as the pressure medium.

C. engine oil as the pressure medium.
Correct Ans-engine oil as the pressure medium.
Q. 46.The primary purpose of a feathering propeller Explanation.Pallett Aircraft Instruments and
is to. integrated Systems page 357.
A. prevent further engine damage when an engine
fails in flight.
B. prevent propeller damage when an engine fails Q. 5.Metal at the tip and along the leading edge of a
in flight. wooden propeller is.
C. eliminate the drag created by a windmilling A. for balancing.
propeller when an engine fails in flight. B. for protection.
Correct Ans-eliminate the drag created by a C. for Anti-icing.
windmilling propeller when an engine fails in Correct Ans-for protection.
flight. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Explanation.NIL. Control page 18 refers.

Q. 6.Blade cuffs are fitted to the root of the blades.

A. to increase the strength of the blade.

B. to increase thrust.
C. to increase flow of cooling air into the engine
17.2. Propeller Construction. nacelle.
Correct Ans-to increase flow of cooling air into the
engine nacelle.
Q. 1.A fibreglass composite blade. Explanation.Refer Jepperson Powerplant Page 12-
A. will never be struck by lighting. 3.
B. does not require lightning strike protection.
C. requires lightning strike protection.
Correct Ans-requires lightning strike protection. Q. 7.Low torque sensing is used to.
Explanation.NIL. A. increase power.
B. increase pitch.
C. initiate auto-feather.
Q. 2.The timber most often used today for propeller Correct Ans-initiate auto-feather.
construction is. Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
A. birch. and Controls Page 135.
B. spruce.
C. balsa.
Correct Ans-birch. Q. 8.Torque sensing is used to.
Explanation.NIL. A. reduce drag.
B. reduce drag following engine shutdown.
C. synchronise blade angle.
Q. 3.Electronic torque measuring systems utilise. Correct Ans-reduce drag following engine
shutdown.
A. strain gauges in the reduction gear. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
B. stress gauges in the reduction gear. Controls page 135 Refers.
C. pressure transducers in the reduction gear.
Correct Ans-strain gauges in the reduction gear.
Explanation.NIL. Q. 9.The minimum percentage seating on a
propeller rear cone should be.
A. 90%.
Q. 4.A conventional turboprop torque meter uses. B. 70%.
C. 95%.
A. hydraulic oil as the pressure medium. Correct Ans-70%.
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Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and

Controls Page 31 shows 70% Old CAIPs shows
80%. Q. 15.A propeller is centralised on the propeller
shaft by.
A. the front and rear cones.
Q. 10.The propeller is 'feathered' when the blades B. the front git seal.
are at. C. the rear pre-load shims.
A. 0° to plane of rotation. Correct Ans-the front and rear cones.
B. 20° to plane of rotation. Explanation.Front and rear cones - Jepperson
C. 90° to plane of rotation. Aircraft Propellers and Controls.
Correct Ans-90° to plane of rotation.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls page 75 refers. Q. 16.Reduction gearing allows the.
A. blade tips to operate below the speed of sound.
B. blade tips to operate above the speed of sound.
Q. 11.The thrust of a propeller is normally taken by C. blade tips to rotate slower than the root of the
the. propeller blade.
A. torque meter. Correct Ans-blade tips to operate below the speed
B. propeller rear cone. of sound.
C. front bearing in the reduction gear. Explanation.Propellers always operate slower than
Correct Ans-front bearing in the reduction gear. the engine to ensure the blade tips do not go sonic.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 1-
30/1-31 refers.
Q. 17.When fitting a propeller to a tapered shaft.
A. locate the master spline.
Q. 12.On which type of turbo-propeller would you B. ensure the master spline and blade alignment are
expect to find a parking brake?. in accordance with the MM.
A. Compounded twin spool. C. ensure fully seated.
B. Direct coupled twin spool. Correct Ans-locate the master spline.
C. Free turbine. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Correct Ans-Free turbine. Controls Page 29 refers.
Explanation.The parking brake stops the propeller
rotating when the engine is stopped.
Q. 18.What is the purpose of small holes at the tip
of wooden propellers?.
Q. 13.What does the torquemeter reading indicate A. Drainage.
in a gas turbine engine?. B. Balancing.
A. Torque reaction at the reduction gear. C. Pivot points used during manufacture.
B. The ratio between engine thrust and engine Correct Ans-Drainage.
torque. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
C. Engine torque. Controls Page 143 refers.
Correct Ans-Torque reaction at the reduction gear.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls Page 55 refers. Q. 19.The thrust face of a propeller blade is the.
A. root to which the gear segment is fitted.
B. blade face or flat side.
Q. 14.The gear segments on the blade roots of a C. blade back or curved side.
hydromatic propeller mesh with the. Correct Ans-blade face or flat side.
A. stationary cam. Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Fig 12-16
B. torque tubes and eye bolts. Refers.
C. moving cam.
Correct Ans-moving cam.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12- Q. 20.Solidity of a propeller can be increased by.
16 refers. A. increasing blade chord.
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B. increasing blade angle.

C. increasing blade thickness.
Correct Ans-increasing blade chord. Q. 26.When the power lever on a turbo prop engine
Explanation.AC Kermode Mechanics of Flight is moved from ground idle to flight fine the fuel
Page 138 refers. flow increases and the blade angle.
A. increases.
B. decreases.
Q. 21.A turbo-prop engine. C. remains the same.
A. uses an epicyclic reduction gear system. Correct Ans-increases.
B. uses a spur gear reduction system. Explanation.Ground idle is a lower pitch than flight
C. does not require a reduction gear system due to idle.
the propshaft being driven from the low speed
compressor.
Correct Ans-uses an epicyclic reduction gear Q. 27.How is the blade station measured?.
system. A. In inches from the centre of the hub.
Explanation.All large engines use Epicyclic B. In inches from the tip.
reduction gearing. C. As a percentage of blade length from the tip.
Correct Ans-In inches from the centre of the hub.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Q. 22.Total power of a turbo-prop engine is Controls Page 10 refers.
measured in.
A. Equivalent Shaft Horsepower (ESHP).
B. Shaft Horsepower (SHP). Q. 28.The oil used in the torquemeter system is.
C. Brake Horsepower (BHP). A. DTD 5 8 5.
Correct Ans-Equivalent Shaft Horsepower (ESHP). B. engine oil pressure boosted by a pump driven off
Explanation.ESHP is SHP plus residual thrust. the reduction gear.
C. PCU oil pressure.
Correct Ans-engine oil pressure boosted by a pump
Q. 23.The disadvantage of using reverse pitch on a driven off the reduction gear.
turbo-propeller engine is. Explanation.Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 12-4
A. exhaust gas ingestion , high gas temperature and Refers.
debris ingestion.
B. debris ingestion.
C. high gas temperature. Q. 29.Which type of turboprop engine is practically
Correct Ans-debris ingestion. free from surge and requires low power for
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant page 12- starting?.
33 refers. A. Compound twin spool.
B. Directly coupled.
C. One using a centrifugal compressor.
Q. 24.A compound twin spool engine is. Correct Ans-Compound twin spool.
A. turbo prop propeller driven by a power turbine. Explanation.Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 5
B. turbo prop twin spool compressor. refers.
C. LP Compressor driven by a free turbine.
Correct Ans-turbo prop twin spool compressor.
Explanation.Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 5 refers. Q. 30.Blade stations are measured from the.
A. centre of the hub.
B. tip.
Q. 25.With the engine stationary the indication that C. shank.
the propeller is in ground fine pitch is. Correct Ans-centre of the hub.
A. blade and spinner markings aligned. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
B. below stop warning light on. Controls Page 13 refers.
C. flight fine pitch stop lever withdrawn.
Correct Ans-blade and spinner markings aligned.
Explanation.Unattributed notes. Q. 31.Auto feathering is disarmed.
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A. during landing. B. only ducted propellers can be vectored.

B. during take off. C. ducted props give less thrust for the diameter of
C. in the cruise. disc.
Correct Ans-in the cruise. Correct Ans-ducted props give more thrust for the
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and diameter of disc.
Controls Page 136 refers. Explanation.The duct provides for less tip losses.

Q. 32.With a multi-engined aircraft the torque Q. 37.A two position prop uses.
pressure would be. A. high pitch for take off and low pitch for cruise.
A. There is only one gauge for all engines. B. low pitch for take off and climb and high pitch
B. same on all engines. for cruise.
C. similar on all engines. C. high pitch for take off, low pitch for climb and
Correct Ans-same on all engines. descent and high pitch for cruise.
Explanation.All engines are synchronised to the Correct Ans-low pitch for take off and climb and
same RPM and are travelling at the same forward high pitch for cruise.
speed. Explanation.Jepperson aircraft propellers and
controls Page 49 Refers.

Q. 33.If torque pressure fell to zero during the

cruise what would indicate that the gauge had Q. 38.A propeller operating in the Beta range is
failed?. operating between.
A. Engine would auto feather. A. Flight Idle and Ground Idle.
B. Engine would overspeed. B. coarse and flight fine pitch.
C. Engine would continue to run. C. maximum reverse pitch and Flight idle pitch.
Correct Ans-Engine would continue to run. Correct Ans-maximum reverse pitch and Flight idle
Explanation.Auto feather would engage if torque pitch.
had actually failed, but if it is just the gauge, then Explanation.Jeppesen Aircraft Propellers and
the engine would be unaffected. controls page 108 refers.

Q. 34.The purpose of using reverse pitch propellers Q. 39.The CSU oil pump is provided to.
is to. A. boost engine oil pressure to decrease pitch.
A. provide aerodynamic breaking. B. boost engine oil pressure to alter pitch.
B. allow aircraft to taxi backwards. C. boost engine oil pressure to increase pitch.
C. reverse the direction of rotation of the propeller. Correct Ans-boost engine oil pressure to decrease
Correct Ans-provide aerodynamic breaking. pitch.
Explanation.Jepperson aircraft propellers and Explanation.A CSU is used on a single acting
controls Page 97 Refers. propeller system. Spring pressure + counterweights
move it to coarse pitch.

Q. 35.The RPM of a windmilling propeller is

primarily related to. Q. 40.Counterweights are used to.
A. EAS. A. counter the ATM of the blades.
B. IAS. B. counteract the CTM of the blades.
C. TAS. C. balance the blades.
Correct Ans-TAS. Correct Ans-counteract the CTM of the blades.
Explanation.Relative airflow is a function of Explanation.The counterweights are seen on single
rotational speed and TAS. acting propeller systems.

Q. 36.A ducted propeller is used because. Q. 41.The pressure face of a propeller is.
A. ducted props give more thrust for the diameter A. the flat face.
of disc. B. the leading edge.
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C. the camber face. Correct Ans-a streamline covering over the

Correct Ans-the flat face. propeller hub.
Explanation.The pressure face is the thrust face or Explanation.The spinner covers the front of the
blade face. They all mean the same. hub.

Q. 42.In blade station numbering the stations Q. 47.Turbo-prop engines require a slightly higher
nearest the hub are. viscosity oil than a turbo-jet engine due to.
A. datum. A. lower engine rpm.
B. highest. B. higher engine rpm.
C. lowest. C. reduction gear and propeller pitch chang
Correct Ans-lowest. mechanism.
Explanation.Blade stations are measured in inches- Correct Ans-reduction gear and propeller pitch
from the hub. chang mechanism.
Explanation.The mechanical gear system exerts
higher forces on the lubricant.
Q. 43.A propeller mounted forward of the engine is
known as.
A. hydromatic propeller. Q. 48.The propulsive efficiency of a propeller-
B. a tractor propeller. turbine engine is higher than that of a jet-turbine
C. a pusher propeller. engine at aircraft speeds.
Correct Ans-a tractor propeller. A. above approximately 450 mph.
Explanation.A tractor propeller pulls the aircraft B. within the range 450 mph and 700 mph.
through the air. C. below approximately 450 mph.
Correct Ans-below approximately 450 mph.
Explanation.Turbo props are used only below 450
Q. 44.Contra-rotating propellers are. kts as the prop becomes inefficient above this.
A. two propellers on the same shaft on one engine-
each revolving in a different direction.
B. propellers geared to rotate in the opposite Q. 49.A propeller has the requirement of a.
direction to the engine. A. manufacturers data plate.
C. propellers on a twin engined aircraft revolving in B. type certificate or equivalent certificate.
opposite directions. C. batch number.
Correct Ans-two propellers on the same shaft on Correct Ans-type certificate or equivalent
one engine-each revolving in a different direction. certificate.
Explanation.Enables extra power to be absorbed. Explanation.JAR 25.905 refers.

Q. 45.An aerodynamic braking propeller goes Q. 50.Variable pitch propellers are used because
through. they are.
A. the feathered pitch position to act as a brake. A. reduce vibration and noise.
B. the coarse pitch position to act as a brake. B. have peak efficiency over a greater speed range.
C. the fine pitch position to act as a brake. C. more economical.
Correct Ans-the fine pitch position to act as a Correct Ans-have peak efficiency over a greater
brake. speed range.
Explanation.You must go through fine to get to Explanation.range from 150-350 kts.
reverse- the braking position.

Q. 51.The condition lever normally has the

Q. 46.The term spinner is applied to. following settings.
A. a propeller tip vortex. A. normal, beta-range and reverse range.
B. a streamline covering over the propeller hub. B. cut-off, idle and high idle.
C. an acrobatic manoeuvre. C. rich, lean and cut-off.
Correct Ans-cut-off, idle and high idle.
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Explanation.Jeppersen A&P Powerplant page 12- Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and

36 refers. the condition lever controls the propeller Controls Page 71 refers.
governor.

Q. 57.The limits for blade angle are controlled by

Q. 52.What is the ground clearance for a Tricycle pitch stops on the.
Geared Aircraft?. A. propeller shaft.
A. 7 inches. B. blade root.
B. 9 inches. C. cylinder.
C. 1 inch. Correct Ans-cylinder.
Correct Ans-7 inches. Explanation.eppersen Aircraft Propellers and
Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and Controls Page 81-83 refers.
Controls Page 9 refers.

Q. 58.The range of angles of a VP propeller is

Q. 53.In a variable pitch propeller system, a usually limited by.
decrease in propeller RPM will alter the angle of A. the fine pitch position.
attack on the blade to. B. the feathering angle.
A. increase angle of attack. C. coarse and fine pitch stops.
B. decrease angle of attack. Correct Ans-coarse and fine pitch stops.
C. increase negative torque. Explanation.A Variable Pitch (VP) propeller will
Correct Ans-decrease angle of attack. have at least 2 stops- coarse and fine; although
Explanation.The blade fines off to maintain RPM. sophisticated types also have ground fine and
reverse pitch stops.

Q. 54.To achieve reverse pitch the blade angle must

be. Q. 59.The purpose of fine pitch stop is to.
A. more than 17°. A. maintain constant speed in flight.
B. less than 0°. B. prevent the propeller moving below flight fine
C. more than 90°. pitch in flight.
Correct Ans-less than 0°. C. maintain maximum RPM at takeoff.
Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and Correct Ans-prevent the propeller moving below
Controls Page 97 refers. flight fine pitch in flight.
Explanation.CAIP's Leaflet PL/1-1 para 5.2.2
refers.
Q. 55.Centrifugal latches are fitted to lock the
propeller.
A. in the feathered position. Q. 60.Which best describes a Variable Pitch
B. when stationary. propeller?.
C. in the fine pitch position. A. The blade angles can be changed in flight.
Correct Ans-when stationary. B. Its blade angles are set with an automatic system
Explanation.Used on lightweight single acting with which the pilot has no input.
propeller systems; latches are used on shutdown to C. Its blade angles can only be set on the ground.
stop spring pressure pushing the blades to the Correct Ans-The blade angles can be changed in
feather position thus making the load on the engine flight.
excessive for the next start. Explanation.propellers which can only be adjusted
on the ground are known as 'ground adjustable' not
'variable pitch'.
Q. 56.Counterweights are fitted to blade root to.
A. counteract ATM.
B. assist blade to move to fine pitch. Q. 61.The holding coil of a hydromatic propeller
C. counteract CTM. feathering button switch holds a relay closed that
Correct Ans- counteract CTM. applies power to the propeller.
A. dome feathering mechanism.
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B. feathering pump motor.

C. governor.
Correct Ans-feathering pump motor.
Explanation. The feathering pump is required as the
existing pressure from the engine will be decaying.
The pump is held energised until the prop feather
switches sense that the propeller has reached the
feather position.

Q. 62.The primary purpose of the front and rear

cones for propellers that are installed on splined
shafts is to.
A. prevent metal-to-metal contact between the
propeller and the splined shaft.
B. reduce stresses between the splines of the
propeller and the splines of the shaft.
C. position the propeller hub on the splined shaft.
Correct Ans-position the propeller hub on the
splined shaft.
Explanation.AC65-12A.

Q. 63.The constant-speed control unit is also called

a.
A. propeller pitch control.
B. accumulator.
C. governor.
Correct Ans-governor.
Explanation.NIL.
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17.3. Propeller Pitch Control.

Q. 5.If the speeder spring pressure of a CSU is
increased the blade will.
A. coarsen off.
Q. 1.When the compressive force on a speeder B. fine off.
spring is reduced, the propeller blades will. C. will not move.
A. remain fixed. Correct Ans-fine off.
B. fine off. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
C. coarsen. Control pages 55-58.
Correct Ans-coarsen.
Explanation.Aircraft Propellers and Controls.
Q. 6.On an underspeed condition the blades are
turned to.
Q. 2.A hydraulic pitch lock is utilised in a A. fine.
hydromatic propeller to. B. feather.
A. lock out the course pitch oil line in the event of C. coarse.
underspeeding. Correct Ans-fine.
B. lock out the fine pitch oil line in the event of Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
overspeeding. Controls Page 55-58 refers.
C. prevent the propeller overspeeding in the event
of oil supply failure.
Correct Ans-lock out the fine pitch oil line in the Q. 7.In a hydromatic propeller with
event of overspeeding. counterweights, what is used to make the
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers propeller move to fine pitch?.
and Controls page 136. A. A T M.
B. engine oil.
C. centrifugal force acting on the counterweight.
Q. 3.When in the beta range, the propeller pitch is Correct Ans-engine oil.
controlled. Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
A. directly from the power lever. and Controls Pages 55- 58.
B. indirectly from the power lever.
C. directly from the pitch change mechanism to the
PCU. Q. 8.Relaxing tension on the governor spring will
Correct Ans-directly from the power lever. result in the blade coarsening and.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers A. RPM decreasing, manifold pressure increasing.
and Controls Page 102. B. RPM increasing, manifold pressure increasing.
C. manifold pressure constant, RPM decreasing.
Correct Ans-RPM decreasing, manifold pressure
Q. 4.The advantage of the beta range is it allows. increasing.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
A. high power settings with higher than normal and Controls Page 59.
pitch settings when in flight.
B. low fine pitch settings with high power.
C. low power settings with higher than normal Q. 9.The ground fine pitch stop is.
pitch setting for ground manoeuvres. A. never removed.
Correct Ans-low power settings with higher than B. removed on the ground.
normal pitch setting for ground manoeuvres. C. removed during flight.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers Correct Ans-removed on the ground.
and Controls Page 102.
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Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers Q. 14.When the flyweights fly outwards in a PCU,
and Controls Page 32 Low pitch stop is an this is known as.
alternative name on some applications. A. onspeed.
B. overspeed.
C. low power settings with higher than normal
Q. 10.If governor flywheel overcomes the speeder pitch setting for ground manoeuvres.
spring, it indicates. Correct Ans-overspeed.
A. underspeed. Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
B. overspeed. and Controls Page 55-58.
C. onspeed.
Correct Ans-overspeed.
Explanation.Jepperson Powerplant Page 12-4 Q. 15.In an on speed condition, oil in the tube.
refers. A. remains constant.
B. flows in the tubes.
C. flows out of the tubes
Q. 11.Pitch control using torque measuring is for. Correct Ans-remains constant.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
A. reducing drag in engine failure. and Controls Page 55-58.
B. increasing drag.
C. reducing drag in binding.
Correct Ans-reducing drag in engine failure. Q. 16.On a reversing propeller moving to the
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and maximum reversing angle, the propeller goes.
Control Pages 135 Refer. A. from fine pitch through plane of rotation, course
reverse then fine reverse.
B. from course pitch through plane of rotation
Q. 12.If force is applied to the speeder spring, what course, fine reverse then course reverse.
will happen?. C. from fine pitch through plane of rotation, fine
A. Blade angle is frozen in last known position. reverse then course reverse.
B. Blade angle coarsen. Correct Ans-from fine pitch through plane of
C. Blade angle finer. rotation, fine reverse then course reverse.
Correct Ans-Blade angle finer. Explanation.Fine reverse must come before coarse
Explanation.Fly-weights will move inwards, tricking reverse.
the CSU to believing there is a reduction in speed,
thus decreasing the blade pitch to speed the
propeller back up. Q. 17.If pressure is increased on the speeder
spring, rpm increases. What happens to the blade
angle?.
Q. 13.When is superfine pitch used?. A. Remains unchanged.
A. Landing and takeoff. B. Increases.
B. In cruise. C. Decreases.
C. Engine starting to reduce propeller torque Correct Ans-Decreases.
loading on starter motor. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Correct Ans-Engine starting to reduce propeller Controls pages 55-58 Refers.
torque loading on starter motor.
Explanation.Caips Leaflet PL/1-1 refers to ground
fine pitch; believed to be an alternative to Q. 18.In a prop with counterweights, what is used
Superfine Pitch. to make it move to fine pitch?.
A. ATM.
B. Centrifugal force acting on the counterweight.
C. Governor oil pressure.
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Correct Ans-Governor oil pressure. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and

Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Controls Page 62 refer.
Controls page 81 refers.

Q. 24.The hydromatic variable pitch propeller is

Q. 19.If a propeller is in fine pitch and then moves operated on the principle of.
to feather it will pass throug. A. a venturi or 'u' tube with mercury.
A. flight fine only. B. an electrical motor moving a gear segment.
B. reverse. C. oil pressure moving a piston.
C. coarse. Correct Ans-oil pressure moving a piston.
Correct Ans-coarse. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Controls Page 85 refer.
Controls Fig 11.1 refers.

Q. 25.The constant speed unit (C.S.U.) governor

Q. 20.A 'double' acting propeller has. works on the principle of.
A. nitrogen or air on one side of piston. A. manual selection through a gearbox.
B. oil pressure on one side of piston. B. centrifugal twisting moments.
C. oil pressure on two sides of piston. C. spring pressure acting against centrifugal force.
Correct Ans-oil pressure on two sides of piston. Correct Ans-spring pressure acting against
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and centrifugal force.
Controls Fig 11-32 refers. Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12-
7/8 refers.

Q. 21.During normal propeller operation, oil

pressure for the governor is provided by. Q. 26.The purpose of the pitch change cams is to.
A. a pump in the governor.
B. a variable volume pump. A. convert rotary motion to linear motion.
C. the engine driven pump. B. prevent windmilling.
Correct Ans-a pump in the governor. C. convert linear motion to rotary motion.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Correct Ans-convert linear motion to rotary
Controls refer. All governors have a built in pump. motion.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Gas Turbine
Powerplants Fig 12-14 refers.
Q. 22.Oil for an on-speed condition passes
through.
A. the coarse pitch line. Q. 27.The gear type pump in a C.S.U. or P.C.U.
B. the fine pitch line. A. lubricates the entire propeller system.
C. neither of the lines. B. boosts engine oil system pressure.
Correct Ans-neither of the lines. C. assist the governor valve to move.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Correct Ans-boosts engine oil system pressure.
Controls Pages 55-58 refer. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls Fig 11-33 refers.

Q. 23.If the spur gear pump in a single acting

propeller governor failed, the. Q. 28.When an engine fails.
A. blades would turn to a coarse pitch. A. the propeller is feathered using an electrical
B. blades would rotate to a fine pitch. feathering pump.
C. blades would move to the feather position. B. the propeller is feathered using the propeller
Correct Ans-blades would turn to a coarse pitch. governor pump.
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C. the propeller is feathered using counterweights.

Correct Ans-the propeller is feathered using an Q. 33.Low torque sensing is used to initiate.
electrical feathering pump. A. relighting.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12- B. fine pitch selection.
30 refers. C. auto feathering.
Correct Ans-auto feathering.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Q. 29.The purpose of an accumulator in a single Controls Page 135 refers.
acting propeller system is to.
A. to port oil to the coarse pitch oil line to assist in
feathering the propelle. Q. 34.What is the purpose of the auto coarsening
B. accelerate the unfeathering process. system?.
C. provide back up to the governor pump. A. To prevent overspeeding in the event of the
Correct Ans-accelerate the unfeathering process. flight fine pitch stop failing.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12- B. To reduce drag during power loss.
26 refers. C. To save the pilot making minor changes when
changing altitude.
Correct Ans-To prevent overspeeding in the event
Q. 30.When auto feathering has taken place the of the flight fine pitch stop failing.
feathering pump is switched off by. Explanation.CAIP's Leaflet PL/1-1 refer - note this is
A. pressure control drop switch. not an auto feather system.
B. carrying out the manual feather drill.
C. removing the pump circuit breaker or fuse.
Correct Ans-carrying out the manual feather drill. Q. 35.In a single acting propeller, blade angle is
Explanation.The pump is switched off by pressing increased by.
the alternate action pump switch-part of the A. counterweights and a feathering spring.
manual feather drill. B. CTM.
C. oil pressure.
Correct Ans-counterweights and a feathering
Q. 31.On a free turbine engine it is possible to vary spring.
the propeller RPM whilst the engine RPM remains Explanation.CAIP's PL leaflets refer. Oil pressure
constant. turns the prop to fine. If the oil pressure is
A. by operating the Power lever. released by the CSU the spring and counterweights
B. it is not possible to vary the propeller RPM. drive the prop to feather.
C. by operating the PCU control Lever.
Correct Ans-by operating the PCU control Lever.
Explanation.The PCU lever changes the pressure Q. 36.The function of a propeller pitch lock is to
on the governor spring thus changing the pitch of prevent the propeller from.
the blades. A. coarsening.
B. reducing below flight fine pitch.
C. fining off in the event of pitch lock mechanism
Q. 32.A propeller control Unit hydraulic system is failure.
supplied with oil from the. Correct Ans-fining off in the event of pitch lock
A. engine lubrication oil tank. mechanism failure.
B. aircraft hydraulic System. Explanation.CAIP's PL leaflets refer to a pitch lock
C. PCU oil tank. that holds the fine pitch stop in position, but also
Correct Ans-engine lubrication oil tank. adds that some manufacturers have a pitch lock
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and device that locks the prop in its last position in the
Controls Page 59 refers. event of failure of the pitch lock mechanism. For a
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description of this system see Jeppesen Aircraft B. more than centrifugal force.
Propellers and Controls page 136. C. less than centrifugal force.
Correct Ans-less than centrifugal force.
Explanation.The bob weights lift the governor
Q. 37.The minimum propeller pitch is established valve in this condition, thus they have more force
by the. than the spring.
A. superfine pitch stop.
B. pitch Lock.
C. flight fine pitch stop. Q. 42.When the engine is running, the CSU is
Correct Ans-superfine pitch stop. sensing.
Explanation.CAIP's PL leaflets refer. Oil pressure A. propeller tip speed.
turns the prop to fine. If the oil pressure is B. propeller blade angle.
released by the CSU the spring and counterweights C. engine RPM.
drive the prop to feather. Correct Ans-engine RPM.
Explanation.Engine RPM is sensed via the governor
bob weights.
Q. 38.Oil for the feathering system is taken from.

A. a separate feathering oil tank. Q. 43.An accumulator may be fitted to.

B. a feathering reserve in the engine oil tank. A. feather the propeller.
C. the engine lubrication system. B. unfeather the propeller.
Correct Ans-a feathering reserve in the engine oil C. provide emergency control.
tank. Correct Ans-unfeather the propeller.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Explanation.The accumulator is needed to drive
Controls Page 10 refers. the prop out of feather and hence get it rotating.
Normally seen on a single acting propeller system.

Q. 39.What are the centrifugal latches in a single

acting propeller used for?. Q. 44.If governor weight spring pressure is
A. Prevent CTM. reduced.
B. Prevent feathering of the prop on shutdown. A. governor weights will pivot inwards raising the
C. Prevent Propeller moving to superfine. governor valve allowing the blades to move to a
Correct Ans-Prevent feathering of the prop on coarser pitch.
shutdown. B. governor weights will spring outwards raising
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and the governor valve allowing the blades to move to
Controls Fig 11-4 refers. a finer pitch.
C. governor weights will spring outwards raising
the governor valve allowing the blades to move to
Q. 40.In a two position propeller. a coarser pitch.
A. ATM turns the prop to fine. Correct Ans-governor weights will spring outwards
B. oil pushes the prop to fine. raising the governor valve allowing the blades to
C. oil pushes the prop to coarse. move to a coarser pitch.
Correct Ans-oil pushes the prop to fine. Explanation.When 'on speed' spring pressure
Explanation.Jepperson aircraft propellers and equals the governor centrifugal force.
controls Page 96 Refers.

Q. 45.A constant speed variable pitch propeller is

Q. 41.An overspeed condition causes governor running whilst stationary on the ground. If it is
spring pressure to be. facing into a headwind it will.
A. the same as centrifugal force. A. speed up.
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B. remain constant. Correct Ans-By engine power lever.

C. slow down. Explanation.AC65-12A.
Correct Ans-remain constant.
Explanation.A headwind acts the same as
increased forward speed. The prop will coarsen off Q. 50.Manually feathering a hydromechanical
and the speed will remain the same. propeller means to.
A. block governor oil pressure to the cylinder of
the propeller.
Q. 46.If the TAS of an aircraft increases, the CSU B. port governor oil pressure to the cylinder of the
will. propeller.
A. increase the blade angle to provide constant C. block governor oil pressure from the cylinder of
RPM. the propeller.
B. decrease the blade angle to provide constant Correct Ans-block governor oil pressure from the
RPM. cylinder of the propeller.
C. change the blade angle to provide constant Explanation.AC65-12A.
RPM.
Correct Ans-increase the blade angle to provide
constant RPM. Q. 51.How is the oil pressure delivery on a
Explanation.This causes blade to coarsen off to hydromatic propeller normally stopped after the
stop overspeeding and as a result the speed blades have reached their full-feathered position?.
remains the same.
A. Stop lugs in the teeth of the rotating cam.
B. Electric cut-out pressure switch.
Q. 47.When governor spring load is less than C. Pulling out the feathering push-button.
governor weights, the CSU is in. Correct Ans-Electric cut-out pressure switch.
A. overspeed. Explanation.AC65-12A.
B. underspeed.
C. underspeed.
Correct Ans-overspeed. Q. 52.Counterweights on constant-speed
Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and propellers are generally used to.
Controls Page 57 refers. A. increase blade angle.
B. decrease blade angle.
C. unfeather the propeller.
Q. 48.An aircraft's propeller system beta range. Correct Ans-increase blade angle.
A. is used to achieve maximum thrust during take- Explanation.AC65-12A.
off.
B. refers to the most fuel efficient pitch range to
use at a given engine RPM. Q. 53.Constant speed non-feathering McCauley,
C. is used to produce zero or negative thrust. Hartzell and other propellers of similar design
Correct Ans-is used to produce zero or negative without counterweights increase pitch angle using.
thrust.
Explanation.Beta range is used on the ground. A. centrifugal twisting moment.
B. spring pressure.
C. oil pressure.
Q. 49.How is a propeller controlled in a large Correct Ans-oil pressure.
aircraft?. Explanation.AC65-12A.
A. By engine power lever.
B. By varying teh engine RPM except for feathering
and reversing.
C. Independently of the engine.
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Q. 54.What are the rotational speed and blade

pitch angle requirements of a constant-speed Q. 3.Synchronising is carried out to.
propeller during take-off?. A. match propeller tip speed.
A. High speed and low pitch angle. B. match engine rpm.
B. High speed and high pitch angle. C. match blade phase angle difference.
C. Low speed and high pitch angle. Correct Ans-match propeller tip speed.
Correct Ans-High speed and low pitch angle. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Explanation.AC65-12A. Control page 132 refers.

Q. 55.A constant speed propeller provides Q. 4.The synchronisation governor monitors.

maximum efficiency by. A. RPM.
A. increasing the lift coefficient of the blades. B. propeller tip speeds.
B. adjusting blade angle for most conditions C. thrust tip speeds.
encountered during flight. Correct Ans-RPM.
C. increasing blade pitch as the aircraft speed Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
increases. Controls Page 37 refers.
Correct Ans-adjusting blade angle for most
conditions encountered during flight.
Explanation.AC65-12A. Q. 5.Synchronisation is used to.
A. reduce vibration and noise.
B. reduce the pitch of the fastest running blade.
C. preset the phase angle of propellers.
Correct Ans-reduce vibration and noise.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
and Controls Page131.
17.4 Propeller Synchronising.

Q. 6.Synchronisation is used.
A. on the ground.
Q. 1.Synchrophasing reduces vibration by the use B. in flight except landing and take off.
of. C. in flight.
A. pulse probes and a single synchrophase unit. Correct Ans-in flight except landing and take off.
B. tachometers and correction motors. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
C. coordinating the rpm of each engine. Control Page136 refer to Auto Feather systems.
Correct Ans-pulse probes and a single
synchrophase unit.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers Q. 7.The propeller synchronising system is put into
and Controls Page 134. operation by.
A. adjusting the engine rpm at required cruise
speed then switching on the synchroniser.
Q. 2.Synchronising can only be achieved if the B. adjusting the engine rpm then propeller rpm to
slave propeller is. required speed then switching on.
A. the same speed as the master. C. switching on the synchronizer then adjust the
B. within 20 rpm of the master. engine rpm so that all engines adjust together.
C. within 100 rpm of the master. Correct Ans-adjusting the engine rpm at required
Correct Ans-within 100 rpm of the master. cruise speed then switching on the synchroniser.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Explanation.Jepperson aircraft propellers and
Control page 132 refers. controls Page 132 Refers.
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Q. 8.Propellers are synchronised by the.

A. power lever. Q. 12.Synchronisation controls RPM within what
B. PCU governor. range?.
C. prop lever. A. 100 RPM.
Correct Ans-PCU governor. B. 150 RPM.
Explanation.EHJ Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems C. 50 RPM.
Page 182 refers. Correct Ans-100 RPM.
Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and
Controls Page 132 refers.
Q. 9.Unlike the automatic synchronizing system,
the synchrophasing system of a two-propeller
aircraft. Q. 13.When should synchronisation be used?.
A. sets the blade phase angle of two constant A. During cruise.
speed propellers. B. During landing.
B. causes the same rotation speed of the two C. Anytime.
propellers. Correct Ans-During cruise.
C. matches the blade angle of variable pitch Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and
propellers. Controls Page 132 refers.
Correct Ans-sets the blade phase angle of two
constant speed propellers.
Explanation.Synchrophasing is the setting of blade Q. 14.Propeller Synchronizing works utilizing.
phase angle difference to minimise vibration. A. RPM Levers.
B. propeller lever.
C. governor.
Q. 10.In a propeller synchrophasing system, an Correct Ans-governor.
electric actuator. Explanation.The governor is sometimes known as a
A. rotates (controls) the slave engine governor. comparator unit.
B. equalizes the governor signals.
C. turns the flexible shaft leading to the trimmer
assembly. Q. 15.In relation to a propeller aircraft,
Correct Ans-rotates (controls) the slave engine synchrophasing would be used on.
governor. A. all Aircraft.
Explanation.Jeppesen Propellers and controls Fig B. all Multi engine aircraft.
13-20 shows the actuator attached to the C. turbo prop Aircraft.
governor. Correct Ans-all Multi engine aircraft.
Explanation.Synchrophasing can be used on any
multi propeller driven aircraft.
Q. 11.If one signal is lost into the comparator unit
when Synchrophasing is operating.
A. Synchrophasing is lost and the engines continue Q. 16.A propeller synchrophasing system allows a
to function normally. pilot to reduce noise and vibration by.
B. the slower engine immediately goes to feather. A. setting the RPM of all propellers exactly the
C. both engines remain running until there is a same.
difference, of commonly, (4 to 5 percent), at which B. adjusting the plane of rotation of all propellers.
the slower of the engines is then feathered. C. adjusting the phase angle between the
Correct Ans-Synchrophasing is lost and the engines propellers.
continue to function normally. Correct Ans-adjusting the phase angle between the
Explanation.Synchrophasing is used in conjunction propellers.
with synchronising to reduce aircraft vibration. Explanation.NIL.
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Q. 17.A propeller synchronising system allows a

pilot to reduce noise and vibration by.
A. adjusting the phase angle between the
propellers.
B. setting the RPM of all propellers exactly the
same.
C. adjusting the plane of rotation of all propellers.
Correct Ans-setting the RPM of all propellers
exactly the same.
Explanation.65-12A.

Q. 18.What is the function of automatic propeller

synchronizing system on multiengined aircraft?.
A. To control tip speed of all propellers.
B. To control the power output of all engines.
C. To control engine RPM and reduce vibration.
Correct Ans-To control engine RPM and reduce
vibration.
Explanation.65-12A.

Q. 19.On most reciprocating multiengined aircraft,

automatic propeller synchronization is
accomplished through the actuation of the.
A. propeller governors.
B. propeller control levers.
C. throttle levers.
Correct Ans-propeller governors.
Explanation.AC65-12A.
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17.5 Propeller Ice Protection. Q. 5.Insulation checks on propeller electrical

heating elements should be carried out frequently
Q. 1.Electrically de-iced propeller slip rings have due to.
regular resistance checks for. A. short/open circuits in the heating system wires
A. oxidisation due to altitude. along the propeller blade.
B. open circuit heating elements. B. oxidation of slip ring and brush gear assembly.
C. wear between brushes and slip ring. C. deposits formed due to the wear of slip ring and
Correct Ans-open circuit heating elements. brush gear assembly.
Explanation.A pair of slip rings conduct power to Correct Ans-short/open circuits in the heating
the heating elements CAIP's leaflet PL/1-4 refers. system wires along the propeller blade.
Explanation.CAIP's Leaflet PL/1-4 Para 3.3-2 Refers.

Q. 2.Propeller anti-icing may be achieved by.

A. using iso-propyl alcohol de-icing fluid sprayed Q. 6.Where is the de-icing boot?.
on the blade. A. Root.
B. using commercial de-icing fluid sprayed on the B. Trailing edge.
pro. C. Tip.
C. a using hot air from the compressor. Correct Ans-Root.
Correct Ans-using iso-propyl alcohol de-icing fluid Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
sprayed on the blade. and Controls Pages 126-127.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Control page 124 refers.
Q. 7.How is anti icing fluid fed to the individual
blades?.
Q. 3.De-icing of the propeller can be monitored by. A. Pump to a slinger ring.
B. Pump to each blade rubber feed boot.
A. viewing the deicing fluid level sight glass. C. Under gravity to the slinger ring then on to the
B. viewing the blade and observing ice falling off blade.
the blade. Correct Ans-Pump to a slinger ring.
C. an ammeter in the flight deck. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Correct Ans-an ammeter in the flight deck. Controls Page 124 refers.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Control page 129 refers.
Q. 8.Ice is removed from blades by.
A. a continuously heated electrical boot.
Q. 4.Insulation testing of electrical de-icing systems B. rubber boots inflated in sequence using
should be periodically carried out because of. compressor hot air.
A. an open circuit in one of the blades. C. inboard and outboard boot sections heated in
B. oxidation due to atmospheric conditions. sequence by action of the timer.
C. wear on the slip rings. Correct Ans-inboard and outboard boot sections
Correct Ans-an open circuit in one of the blades. heated in sequence by action of the timer.
Explanation.CAIPs leaflet PL/1-4 refers. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls Page 126 refers.
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A. a rheostat.
B. the hand pump.
Q. 9.Propeller blades are de-iced by. C. a cyclic timer.
A. electrical heating elements bound in rubber Correct Ans-a rheostat.
overshoes on the blade leading edges. Explanation.Jepperson aircraft propellers and
B. generating eddy currents in the blade. controls Page 124 Refers.
C. electrical heating elements wound around
rubber shoes.
Correct Ans-electrical heating elements bound in Q. 14.De-icing fluid goes to a slinger ring from.
rubber overshoes on the blade leading edges. A. an electrical pump.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and B. a hand pump.
Controls Page 126 refers. C. a tank in the prop hub, providing constant feed
once released.
Correct Ans-an electrical pump.
Q. 10.Electrical power supplies on large aircraft, for Explanation.The pump is controlled by a rheostat
electrical deicing are. to quicken or slow the flow.
A. AC.
B. DC.
C. Both AC or DC. Q. 15.To increase anti icing effectiveness.
Correct Ans-DC. A. increase cycle times.
Explanation.CAIPs PL leaflets Refer. B. increase the AC or DC current.
C. use liquid as well as electrical anti icing systems.
Correct Ans-increase the AC or DC current.
Q. 11.Propeller slip rings. Explanation.Anticing refers to fluid deicing in
A. convey oil for PCU to pitch change mechanism. Jeppersen Propeller and Controls page 123
B. minimise slip. therefore it is the rheostat that is adjusted to vary
C. conduct electrical power for de-icing. current.
Correct Ans-conduct electrical power for de-icing.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls Page 126 refers. Q. 16.Propeller de-icing for varying rates of icing
can be varied by.
A. increasing propeller RPM.
Q. 12.On an electrical deicing system fast cycle is B. increasing cyclic timing.
used. C. increasing the AC or DC voltage.
A. at low air temperature. Correct Ans-increasing cyclic timing.
B. at high air temperature. Explanation.Usually a slow and fast cycle are
C. on the ground. provided.
Correct Ans-at high air temperature.
Explanation.Rolls Royce page 151 refers. Slow cycle
meaning the elements are on for longer. Q. 17.Propeller De-icing can be checked by.
A. checking the torque meter for abnormal
readings.
Q. 13.The output of an anti-icing pump is B. checking the the de-icing ammeter.
controlled by. C. visually checking for ice on the blades.
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Correct Ans-checking the torque meter for Correct Ans-Isopropyl alcohol.

abnormal readings. Explanation.65-12A.
Explanation.Disturbed airflow due to ice will
reduce the eficiency of the propeller.
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Q. 18.Proper operation of electric deicing boots on

individual propeller blades may be best
determined by. Q. 1.Thrust and camber faces of a propeller should
A. feeling the sequence of boot heating and have be blended out to.
an assistant observe the loadmeter indications. A. 5 times the depth of damage.
B. feeling the boots to see if they are heating. B. 10 times to the depth of damage.
C. observing the ammeter or loadmeter for current C. 30 times to the depth of damage.
flow. Correct Ans-30 times to the depth of damage.
Correct Ans-feeling the sequence of boot heating Explanation.Answer found in unattributed notes.
and have an assistant observe the loadmeter
indications.
Explanation.65-12A. Q. 2.An aerodynamic correction factor that is
preceded by the letter Q indicates.
A. thrust balance.
Q. 19.What unit in the propeller anti-icing system B. dynamic balance.
controls the output of the pump?. C. torque balance.
A. Pressure relief valve. Correct Ans-torque balance.
B. Rheostat. Explanation.NIL.
C. Cycling timer.
Correct Ans-Rheostat.
Explanation.65-12A. Q. 3.Leading edges should be blended out to.
A. 5 times the depth of damage.
B. 10 times the depth of damage.
Q. 20.Ice formation on the propellers, when the C. 30 times the depth of damage.
aircraft is in flight, will. Correct Ans-10 times the depth of damage.
A. decrease available engine power. Explanation.Answer found in unattributed notes.
B. increase aircraft stall speed and increase noise.
C. decrease thrust and cause excessive vibration.
Correct Ans-decrease thrust and cause excessive Q. 4.If the tip of an electrical overshoe is torn.
vibration. A. it may be cut back.
Explanation.65-12A. B. it may be classified as acceptable damage.
C. it must not be cut back.
Correct Ans-it must not be cut back.
Q. 21.Propeller fluid anti-icing systems generally Explanation.NIL.
use which of the following?.
A. Ethyl alcohol.
B. Ethylene glycol. Q. 5.The shank of the propeller is permitted to
C. Isopropyl alcohol. have.
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A. no repairs. Explanation.Must be composite specialist

B. minor repairs. organization.
C. no decals fitted.
Correct Ans-no repairs.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page Q. 10.Details of propeller overhaul may be found
12-55. in.
A. Airworthiness Notice 75.
B. the AMM.
Q. 6.When blending out a gouge on the face or C. Airworthiness Notice 55.
camber side of a blade, the additional metal to be Correct Ans-Airworthiness Notice 75.
removed for stress relief is. Explanation.Refer CAA Airworthiness Notice 75.
A. 0.02 inch.
B. 0.002 inch.
C. 0.2 inch. Q. 11.The ground clearance of a single engine tail
Correct Ans-0.002 inch. wheel aircraft propeller is measured with the
Explanation.NIL. aircraft.
A. tail wheel on the ground.
B. tail wheel in the take off position.
Q. 7.Wooden propellers are permitted. C. in the rigging position.
A. repairs that do not affect weight and balance. Correct Ans-tail wheel in the take off position.
B. no repairs. Explanation.Refer JAR 25.925.
C. repairs using sawdust and aeroglue.
Correct Ans-repairs using sawdust and aeroglue.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant page 12- Q. 12.The structural clearance of a multi engine
53 refers. aircraft propeller.
A. is taken between the engines with the props
aligned.
Q. 8.The preservative used to protect metal blades B. is taken between the prop and the fuselage.
is. C. is taken from the ground.
A. lanolin. Correct Ans-is taken between the prop and the
B. brown storage wax. fuselage.
C. petroleum jelly. Explanation.Refer JAR 25.925. Sometimes known
Correct Ans-lanolin. as tip clearance.
Explanation.NIL.

Q. 13.What position should the blades be when

Q. 9.Composite propellers may have minor repairs installing the pitch change mechanism onto a
carried out by. hydromatic propeller?.
A. any approved 3rd party maintenance A. Feather.
organization. B. Zero pitch.
B. the operator. C. Full reverse.
C. any approved composite repair facility. Correct Ans-Feather.
Correct Ans-any approved composite repair Explanation.NIL.
facility.
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A. is due to the crankshaft at intermittent power

Q. 14.The ground (sea) clearance of a sea plane settings.
propeller is. B. is due to the lead lag of the propeller compared
A. 1 inch. to the engine.
B. 9 inches. C. is due to the power stroke of the engine and
C. 18 inches. may have a more detrimental effect than
Correct Ans-18 inches. aerodynamic vibration.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Correct Ans-is due to the power stroke of the
Controls Fig 2-5 refers. engine and may have a more detrimental effect
than aerodynamic vibration.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Q. 15.Cropping is permitted to a maximum of. Control page 16 refers.
A. 1 inch on all blades.
B. ½ inch on all blades.
C. ½ inch on one blade only. Q. 19.Aerodynamic Correction Factor (A C F).
Correct Ans-1 inch on all blades. A. corrects for static balance.
Explanation.If 1 blade is cropped all must be B. is indicated in the form of degrees and minutes
cropped equally. of pitch.
C. corrects for dynamic balance.
Correct Ans-is indicated in the form of degrees and
Q. 16.Dynamic balance is confirmed by use of. minutes of pitch.
A. knife edges and mandrel. Explanation.A C F adjusts individual blade pitch
B. a tracking check. angle to compensate for aerodynamic differences
C. a vibration analyser. of blades in manufacture.
Correct Ans-a vibration analyser.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Powerplant Page 12-
60. Q. 20.A propeller with an adjustable blade can be
adjusted.
A. on the ground with the engine stationary.
Q. 17.A metal propeller may be statically balanced B. in flight.
by. C. on the ground with the engine running.
A. adding varnish to the lighter blade. Correct Ans-on the ground with the engine
B. removing metal from the opposite blade. stationary.
C. adding or removing lead wool to the hollow Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
blade roots. Controls Page 37 refers.
Correct Ans-adding or removing lead wool to the
hollow blade roots.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Powerplant Page 12- Q. 21.When on the ground with the engine idling
12. the prop control should be.
A. fully aft with the mixture at idle.
B. fully aft with the mixture at rich.
Q. 18.Mechanical vibration relating to propellers in C. fully forward with the mixture at idle.
a piston powered aircraft. Correct Ans-fully aft with the mixture at rich.
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Explanation.Jepperson Powerplant Page 2-16

refers- rich mixture cools the cylinders. Q. 26.A line of indentations at one blade section
can be.
A. blended within limits.
Q. 22.Operation with the engine at maximum B. left for up to 12 months.
boost should be limited to. C. declared unserviceable.
A. prop at fine to prevent overstressing the engine. Correct Ans-declared unserviceable.
B. prop at course to prevent overstressing the Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
engine. Control Page 126 Refer.
C. prop at windmill to prevent overstressing the
engine.
Correct Ans-prop at course to prevent Q. 27.Propeller vibration due to a problem with
overstressing the engine. propeller installations would have a.
Explanation.Maximum Boost indicates maximum A. the same frequency as turbine vibration.
power is applied to the prop. B. lower frequency than turbine vibration.
C. higher frequency than turbine vibration.
Correct Ans-lower frequency than turbine
Q. 23.Damage to a leading edge can be blended in vibration.
comparison to a blade face. Explanation.Propeller RPM is always less than Gas
A. by maintaining a smooth depression. Turbine RPM therefore vibration frequency will
B. by not exceeding 25% of the chord. always be less.
C. at a steeper angle.
Correct Ans-at a steeper angle.
Explanation.10:1 compared to 30:1. Q. 28.Preloading propeller blades before
installation prevents.
A. blade distortion.
Q. 24.The longitudinal clearance between the nose B. blade flutter.
wheel and the propeller on a tricycle geared C. aerodynamic imbalance on the blades.
propeller is. Correct Ans-blade flutter.
A. 9 inches. Explanation.Preloading refers to shimming the
B. 18 inches. blade gear boss when being mated with the bevel
C. 1/2 inch. gear cams in the hub.
Correct Ans-1/2 inch.
Explanation.Refer JAR-25.925.
Q. 29.When unfeathering a propeller, the blade
should be put into what position to stop propeller
Q. 25.A tracking check compares. overspeed?.
A. 2 Adjacent blades. A. Negative pitch.
B. 2 Opposite blades. B. Fine pitch.
C. any 2 blades. C. Coarse pitch.
Correct Ans-any 2 blades. Correct Ans-Coarse pitch.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers Explanation.A Prop moved to coarse pitch will
and Controls Page 32. rotate the engine without overspeeding.
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Q. 34.Removal of material from the propeller

Q. 30.Blade angle is measured using a. blade tips, resulting in a reduction in propeller
A. clinometer. diameter is called.
B. propeller protractor. A. tipping.
C. bevel protractor. B. cropping.
Correct Ans-propeller protractor. C. topping.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers Correct Ans-cropping.
and Controls Fig 1-7. Explanation.If you crop one blade (normally 1 inch
maximum) the opposite blade must also be
cropped.
Q. 31.In the Beta range, angle of attack increases.
The fuel flow increases, and what else increases?.
Q. 35.Prior to using the universal propeller
A. Fuel temperature. protractor.
B. EPR and fuel temperature. A. ensure the propeller blade is at the horizontal.
C. RPM and EGT. B. determine the reference blade station.
Correct Ans-RPM and EGT. C. check date stamp for serviceability.
Explanation.If fuel flow increases then RPM and Correct Ans-determine the reference blade station.
EGT of the Gas Generator must increase. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls Page 3 refers.

Q. 32.With a propeller defect, the frequency of

vibration will be. Q. 36.To fit a new front cone to a prop shaft firstly.
A. higher than a auxiliary gearbox defect.
B. lower than a turbine defect. A. etch the propeller serial number to the rear
C. higher than a turbine defect. face.
Correct Ans-lower than a turbine defect. B. cut in half with a hacksaw and etch a unique
Explanation.Propeller vibration is always lower serial number to both halves.
then turbine vibration. C. coat in Engineers blue to ensure seating in the
propeller front boss.
Correct Ans-cut in half with a hacksaw and etch a
Q. 33.Blending of propeller blade defects refers to unique serial number to both halves.
the. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
A. repainting of blade tips after cropping. Controls Page 30 refers.
B. matching of paint finishes for appearances.
C. conversion of rough or sharp edges into smooth
depression. Q. 37.Blade tracking is adjusted by.
Correct Ans-conversion of rough or sharp edges A. adding lead wool to the blade shank.
into smooth depression. B. re-seating the propeller on the front and rear
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and cones.
Controls Page 21.Blending is the smoothing of a C. by fitting shims to the propeller shaft hub.
defect. Correct Ans-by fitting shims to the propeller shaft
hub.
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Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and

Controls Page 33 refers.
Q. 42.How is the efficiency of a turbo prop engine
assessed?.
Q. 38.Which of the following functions requires the A. By correcting propeller RPM for ambient Air
use of a propeller blade station?. temperature and barometric pressure.
A. Indexing blades. B. By comparing compressor and propeller RPM
B. Propeller balancing. against a reference figure.
C. Measuring blade angle. C. By comparing torque meter pressure against a
Correct Ans-Measuring blade angle. reference figure.
Explanation.NIL. Correct Ans-By correcting propeller RPM for
ambient Air temperature and barometric pressure.
Explanation.Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 138
Refers.
Q. 39.To conduct a power check of an internal
combustion engine requires.
A. coarse pitch setting and advance the throttle to Q. 43.The limits for a tracking check are.
the target RPM. A. 1/4 inch maximum difference between adjacent
B. fine pitch setting and advance the engine to the blades.
target RPM setting. B. 1/8 inch maximum difference between opposite
C. fine pitch setting and advance the engine to the blades.
max RPM setting. C. 1/8 inch maximum difference between all
Correct Ans-fine pitch setting and advance the blades.
engine to the target RPM setting. Correct Ans-1/8 inch maximum difference
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 2-16 between all blades.
refers. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Controls Page 43 refers.

Q. 40.The power output of a turboprop engine is

checked by. Q. 44.After a lightning strike.
A. reference RPM. A. the prop must be tracked.
B. reference Thrust. B. the propeller shaft should be checked for
C. reference Torque. concentricity.
Correct Ans-reference Torque. C. the heater elements should be checked for
Explanation.Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 137. continuity and insulation.
Correct Ans-the heater elements should be
checked for continuity and insulation.
Q. 41.Immediately after blending out damage to to Explanation.Taken from unattributed notes- has
a blade the repair must be. anyone got a reference?.
A. re-protected against corrosion.
B. crack checked.
C. balanced. Q. 45.After overspeeding to 110%.
Correct Ans-crack checked. A. no action is required.
Explanation.Crack check before re-protection. B. return propeller for overhaul.
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C. remove propeller for inspection. Correct Ans-decrease.

Correct Ans-no action is required. Explanation.A head wind on a dead engine will
Explanation.Up to 115% no action is necessary. cause the prop to windmill. Therefore a tail wind
must do the opposite.

Q. 46.Indentations to the blade face are measured.

Q. 50.Adjustments to a variable pitch propeller are.
A. individually.
B. individually and collectively. A. made in the air using the synchronizer.
C. collectively. B. made on the ground with the engine stationary.
Correct Ans-individually and collectively. C. made on the ground with the engine running.
Explanation.Taken from unattributed notes- has Correct Ans-made on the ground with the engine
anyone got a reference?. stationary.
Explanation.Governor spring pressure may be
adjusted but only with the engine stationary!!.
Q. 47.When a propeller has had a report of
overspeeding.
A. procedure is dependant on the extent of Q. 51.When a propeller is removed, the securing
overspeeding. parts are kept with.
B. the propeller must be removed and sent to the A. all separately in cases.
manufacturer. B. the propeller.
C. the propeller must be removed and tracked. C. the engine.
Correct Ans-procedure is dependant on the extent Correct Ans-the engine.
of overspeeding. Explanation.It is believed that the securing parts
Explanation.CAIPS Lflt PL/1-4 refers inspection stay with the engine, but no reference can be
after overspeeding depends upon amount of found to support this.
overspeed.

Q. 52.During engine warm up the mixture should

Q. 48.The most significant effect of stone chips on be at.
a propeller is. A. rich, blades at feather.
A. thrust output of the propeller. B. lean, blades at superfine.
B. structural integrity of the propeller. C. rich, blades at superfine.
C. aerodynamic capability of the propeller. Correct Ans-rich, blades at superfine.
Correct Ans-structural integrity of the propeller. Explanation.A&P Mechanics EA65 states that
Explanation.Cracks are initiated by stone chips etc. engines should not be warmed up with a lean
mixture and you would not do it with the prop in
feather, the engine load would be too great
Q. 49.Ground running an aircraft with a fixed pitch therefore b must be correct.
prop with its tail into wind causes the engine RPM
to.
A. increase. Q. 53.When unfeathering a propeller use.
B. stay the same regardless of wind direction. A. minimum RPM/min throttle.
C. decrease. B. any RPM min throttle.
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C. maximum RPM/min throttle. C. zero boost pressure and actual air pressure is
Correct Ans-minimum RPM/min throttle. used.
Explanation.A correspondent reports that for a Correct Ans-zero boost pressure and actual air
SAAB 340 the power lever is set at ground idle (940 pressure is used.
RPM) and the condition lever at unfeather. Explanation.CAIPs Leaflet EL/3-2 para 9.8.3 refers
to testing on the fine pitch stops and at the same
manifold pressure indicated before the engine was
Q. 54.How is the concentricity of a propeller shaft started (IE zero boost), corrected for.
checked?.
A. Micrometer.
B. Dial Test Indicator (DTI). Q. 58.On propeller securing plates circlips should
C. Ring gauge. be.
Correct Ans-Dial Test Indicator (DTI). A. annealed and the springiness put back into the
Explanation.CAIPs show DTI's checking circlip before it can be used again.
concentricity of crankshafts etc. B. used once only.
C. used again as long as the circlip springs back first
time.
Q. 55.Propeller slip rings should be. Correct Ans-used once only.
A. lubricated with silicon grease. Explanation.Lycoming have issued mandatory
B. lubricated with graphite grease. service bulletin 240S dated 3 Feb 2003 stating that
C. cleaned and left dry. circlips, lockplates shims and retaining rings must
Correct Ans-cleaned and left dry. be replaced at overhaul or removal regardless of
Explanation.CAIPs PL/1-4 para 3.2.8 refers. condition.

Q. 56.A splined hub is found be loose with the. Q. 59.The cause of propeller out-of-track vibration
A. excessive spline wear. is.
B. front cones bottomed against the front end of A. propeller blade angle too large.
the splines. B. static imbalance.
C. retaining nut torque loading too low. C. blade stiffness not exactly matched.
Correct Ans-front cones bottomed against the Correct Ans-blade stiffness not exactly matched.
front end of the splines. Explanation.Vibration caused by blades being out
Explanation.Cones used to centralise hubs on of track means that the blades do not rotate in the
shafts. If they do not seat properly the hub cannot same plane of rotation. Variable blade stiffness
be held firm. See Jeppesen propellers and controls could cause the blades to flex and thus cause the
fig 5-19. blades not to track in the same plane.

Q. 57.When measuring RPM on a supercharged Q. 60.How is blending carried out on an aluminium

engine with variable pitch. propeller blade?.
A. maximum boost pressure and actual air A. By using a course file and peening.
pressure is used. B. By using a needle file and finish with emery
B. engine boost pressure and actual air pressure is cloth.
used. C. By using a scraper.
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Correct Ans-By using a needle file and finish with Explanation.The counterweights are the clue here.
emery cloth. This is a single acting propeller, therefore if the
Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and tank is full the spring must be fully extended to
Controls Page 21 refers. counteract an overspeed condition.

Q. 61.Where would you find information on RPM Q. 64.If a 2 blade prop is placed on a knife edge
and Power ratings?. and it ends up horizontal (blades at 3 and 9 o'clock
A. Painted onto the propeller. positions), it is said to be in balance.
B. Engine Log book. A. vertically.
C. Etched on the Propeller. B. horizontally.
Correct Ans-Engine Log book. C. dynamically.
Explanation.CAIPs leaflet EL/3-2 states that the Correct Ans-horizontally.
reference RPM is recorded in the engine log book Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and
for power assurance checks. Controls Page 20 refers.

Q. 62.During a test on the feathering and un- Q. 65.High Engine Oil pressure may be caused by.
feathering systems, 1) after selecting Feather and
pressing the feather button, it remained pressed A. blocked scavenge filter.
for about 5 seconds then automatically deselected. B. restricted pump operation.
2) When un-feather was selected and the button C. higher oil pressure.
pressed, it remained in for a short period and then Correct Ans-blocked scavenge filter.
autodeselected. These 2 situations would indicate. Explanation.Restriction of flow in the circuit,
assuming the pump is a full flow (gear) type, will
A. both systems are working correctly. give this indication.
B. the Feathering Pump is Unserviceable since the
button did not de-press immediately.
C. there is nothing wrong with the Feathering Q. 66.Which of the following defects is cause for
motor but the Un-Feathering pump is unserv. rejection of wooden propellers?.
Correct Ans-both systems are working correctly. A. An oversize hub or bolthole or elongated bolt
Explanation.system is a hydromatic type propeller holes.
control. The feather/defeather switch is auto B. No protective coating on propeller.
deselected by a pressure switch sensing the C. Solder missing from screw heads securing metal
pressure build up in the hub after the desired tipping.
position has been reached. Correct Ans-An oversize hub or bolthole or
elongated bolt holes.
Explanation.Solder or finish can be replaced
Q. 63.On a Hartzell prop with counterweights, full elongated holes cannot.
oil supply would indicate.
A. on-speed condition.
B. overspeed condition. Q. 67.Inspection of a propeller blade by dye
C. underspeed condition. penetrant inspection is accomplished to detect.
Correct Ans-overspeed condition. A. cracks.
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B. corrosion at the blade tip. A. To support the propeller on the balance knives.
C. torsional stress. B. To mark the propeller blades where weights are
Correct Ans-cracks. to be be attached.
Explanation.Dye penetrant techniques are used to C. To level the balance stand.
detect surface cracks. Correct Ans-To support the propeller on the
balance knives.
Explanation.AC65-12A.
Q. 68.Which of the following is used to correct
horizontal imbalance of a wooden propeller?.
A. Shellac. Q. 72.The application of more protective coating
B. Brass screws. on one blade than another when refinishing a
C. Solder. wood propeller.
Correct Ans-Solder. A. has little or no effect on operating
Explanation.CAIPs state that adding solder to the characteristics.
metal tiping of the blade is the correct method for B. may be necessary to achieve final balancing.
horizontal balance. Brass screws are added for C. should never be done.
vertical imbalance on the lightwieght side of the Correct Ans-may be necessary to achieve final
hub. balancing.
Explanation.NIL.

Q. 69.Which of the following determines oil and

grease specifications for lubrication of propellers?. Q. 73.Apparent engine roughness is often a result
of propeller unbalance. The effect of an
A. Propeller manufacturers. unbalanced propeller will usually be.
B. Engine Manufacturers. A. greater at high RPM.
C. Airframe manufacturers. B. greater at low RPM.
Correct Ans-Propeller manufacturers. C. approximately the same at all speeds.
Explanation.AC65-12A. Correct Ans-greater at high RPM.
Explanation.AC65-12A.

Q. 70.What type of imbalance will cause a two-

bladed propeller to have a persistent tendency to Q. 74.Propeller aerodynamic (thrust) imbalance
come to rest in a horizontal position (with the can be largely eliminated by.
blades parallel to the ground) while being checked A. correct blade contouring and angle setting.
on a propeller balance beam?. B. static balancing.
A. Harmonic. C. keeping the propeller blades within the same
B. Vertical. plane of rotation.
C. Horizontal. Correct Ans-correct blade contouring and angle
Correct Ans-Vertical. setting.
Explanation.AC65-12A. Explanation.AC65-12A.

Q. 71.What is the purpose of an arbor used in Q. 75.Propellers exposed to salt spray should be
balancing a propeller?. flushed with.
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A. fresh water. the service manual may recommend on some

B. soapy water. models to.
C. stoddard solvent. A. remove the seals prior to greasing and reinstall
Correct Ans-fresh water. them afterwards.
Explanation.AC65-12A. B. remove one of the two grease nipples for the
blade, and grease the blade through the remaining
nipple.
Q. 76.How can a steel propeller hub be tested for C. pump grease into both grease nipples for the
cracks?. blade simultaneously.
A. By magnetic particle inspection. Correct Ans-remove one of the two grease nipples
B. By anodizing. for the blade, and grease the blade through the
C. By etching. remaining nipple.
Correct Ans-By magnetic particle inspection. Explanation.NIL.
Explanation.AC65-12A.

Q. 80.When running-up an engine and testing a

Q. 77.Which of the following defects is cause of newly installed hydromatic propeller, it is
rejection of a wood propeller?. necessary to exercise the propeller by moving the
A. An oversize hub or bolt hole, or elongated bolt governor control through its entire travel several
holes. times to.
B. Solder missing from screw heads securing metal A. remove any entrapped air.
tipping. B. test the maximum RPM setting of the governor.
C. No protective coating on propeller. C. seat the blades fully against the low pitch stop.
Correct Ans-An oversize hub or bolt hole, or Correct Ans-remove any entrapped air.
elongated bolt holes. Explanation.NIL.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B.

Q. 81.What is indicated when the front cone

Q. 78.Longitudinal (fore and aft) clearance of bottoms while installing a propeller?.
constant speed propeller blades or cuffs must be A. Blade angles are incorrect.
at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) between propeller B. Propeller-dome combination is incorrect.
parts and stationary parts of the aircraft. This C. Rear cone should be moved forward.
clearance is with the propeller blades. Correct Ans-Rear cone should be moved forward.
A. at the lowest pitch angle. Explanation.AC65-12A.
B. at take-off pitch (maximum thrust) angle.
C. feathered or in the most critical pitch
configuration. Q. 82.Which of the following statements
Correct Ans-feathered or in the most critical pitch concerning the installation of a new fixed-pitch
configuration. wood propeller is true?.
Explanation.JAR 23. A. If a separate metal hub is used, final track
should be accomplished prior to installing the hub
in the propeller.
Q. 79.When lubricating a Hartzell propeller blade B. NAS close-tolerance bolts should be used to
with grease, to prevent damage to the blade seals, install the propeller.
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C. Inspect the bolts for tightness after the first Q. 86.Maximum taper contact between crankshaft
flight and again after the first 25 hours of flying. and propeller hub is determined by using.
Correct Ans-Inspect the bolts for tightness after A. a micrometer.
the first flight and again after the first 25 hours of B. a surface gauge.
flying. C. bearing blue colour transfer.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. Correct Ans-bearing blue colour transfer.
Explanation.NIL.

Q. 83.If the propeller cone or hub cone seats show

evidence of galling and wear, the most likely cause Q. 87.Propeller blade tracking is the process of
is. determining.
A. the propeller retaining nut was not tight enough A. the plane of rotation of the propeller with
during previous operation. respect to the aircraft longitudinal axis.
B. the front cone was not fully bottomed against B. that the blade angles are within specified
the crankshaft splines during installation. tolerance of each other.
C. the pitch change stops were located incorrectly, C. the positions of the tips of the propeller blades
causing the cone seats to act as the high pitch relative to each other.
stop. Correct Ans-the positions of the tips of the
Correct Ans-the propeller retaining nut was not propeller blades relative to each other.
tight enough during previous operation. Explanation.AC65-12A.
Explanation.AC65-12A.

Q. 88.In what position is the constant-speed

Q. 84.On aircraft equiped with hydraulically propeller control placed to check the magnetos?.
operated constant speed propellers, all ignition
and magneto checking is done with the propeller A. Full decrease, low propeller blade pitch angle.
in which position?. B. Full increase, low propeller blade pitch angle.
A. Low RPM. C. Full increase, high propeller blade pitch angle.
B. High pitch range. Correct Ans-Full increase, low propeller blade pitch
C. High RPM. angle.
Correct Ans-High RPM. Explanation.AC65-12A.
Explanation.AC65-12A.

Q. 89.If a flanged propeller shaft has dowel pins.

Q. 85.Oil leakage around the rear cone of a
hydromatic propeller usually indicates a defective. A. the propeller can be installed in only one
position.
A. spider-shaft oil seal. B. check carefully for front cone bottoming against
B. piston gasket. the pins.
C. dome-barrel oil seal. C. install the propeller so that the blades are
Correct Ans-spider-shaft oil seal. positioned for hand propping.
Explanation.NIL. Correct Ans-the propeller can be installed in only
one position.
Explanation.AC65-12A.
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Explanation.NIL.

Q. 90.Repairs of aluminium alloy adjustable pitch

propellers are not permitted to be made on the. Q. 94.Minor surface damage located in a
A. face. repairable area, but not on the leading or trailing
B. shank. edges of composite blades, may be repaired by.
C. back. A. filing with a riffle file.
Correct Ans-shank. B. sanding and applying a proper filler.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. C. filing with a half round or flat file.
Correct Ans-sanding and applying a proper filler.
Explanation.NIL.
Q. 91.Which of the following methods is used to
straighten a bent aluminium propeller blade that is
within repairable limits?. Q. 95.After removal of aluminium blade damage,
A. Either hot or cold straightening, depending on the affected surface should be polished with.
the location and severity of damage. A. fine steel wool.
B. Cold straightening only. B. very fine sandpaper.
C. Careful heating to accomplish straightening, C. powdered soapstone.
followed by heat treatment to store original Correct Ans-very fine sandpaper.
strength. Explanation.AC43.13-1B.
Correct Ans-Cold straightening only.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B.
Q. 96.When preparing a propeller blade for
inspection it should be cleaned with.
Q. 92.It is important that nicks in aluminium alloy A. mild soap and water.
propeller blades be repaired as soon as possible in B. steel wool.
order to. C. methyl ethyl ketone.
A. maintain equal aerodynamic characteristics Correct Ans-mild soap and water.
between blades. Explanation.AC65-12A.
B. eliminate stress concentration points.
C. equalize the centrifugal loads between the
blades. Q. 97.What method would you use to inspect an
Correct Ans-eliminate stress concentration points. aluminium propeller blade when a crack is
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. suspected?.
A. Dye penetrant inspection.
B. Magnetic particle inspection.
Q. 93.Minor surface damage located in a C. A bright light and magnifying glass.
repairable area, but not on the leading or trailing Correct Ans-Dye penetrant inspection.
edges of aluminium blades, may be repaired by Explanation.AC43.13-1B.
first.
A. filing with a half round or flat file.
B. sanding and applying a proper filler. Q. 98.Removal of propeller blade tips within the
C. filing with a riffle file. Type Certificate Data Sheet limits to correct a
Correct Ans-filing with a riffle file. defect is.
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A. a major repair. C. aircraft Maintenance Manual.

B. permitted under the privileges and limitations of Correct Ans-aircraft Maintenance Manual.
a category B1 licence. Explanation.NIL.
C. a major modification.
Correct Ans-a major repair.
Explanation.NIL. Q. 3.When storing wooden propellers.
A. store in a dry well ventilated and illuminated
location.
Q. 99.Which of the following generally renders an B. store in a horizontal position.
aluminium alloy propeller unrepairable?. C. wrap in greaseproof paper.
A. A transverse crack of any size. Correct Ans-store in a horizontal position.
B. Any slag inclusions or cold shuts. Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12-
C. Any repairs that would require shortening and 54 refers.
re-contouring of blades.
Correct Ans-A transverse crack of any size.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. Q. 4.A wooden propeller should be stored.
A. a dry and well ventilated area.
B. in a room with high humidity to stop it drying
Q. 100.What is the acceptable amount of cushion and cracking.
in a governor control lever?. C. a warm but light storeroom.
A. 1/8 inch. Correct Ans-a dry and well ventilated area.
B. 3/8 inch. Explanation.A&P Technician Powerplant textbook
C. 1/4 inch. 12-54.
Correct Ans-1/8 inch.
Explanation.NIL.
Q. 5.A wooden propeller in storage.
A. should not be wrapped at-all.
B. should be wrapped tightly.
17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation. C. should be wrapped loosely.
Correct Ans-should not be wrapped at-all.
Explanation.A&P Technician Powerplant textbook
12-54.
Q. 1.Rubber components should be stored in.
A. the dark.
B. natural light. Q. 6.A VP propeller mechanism, for storage for
C. flouresent light. long periods should.
Correct Ans-the dark. A. should be completely emptied and dried.
Explanation.NIL. B. be filled with special inhibiting oil to prevent
condensation and corrosion.
C. be filled with the normal operating oil to
Q. 2.The maximum storage periods for installed prevent condensation and corrosion.
propellers are detailed in the. Correct Ans-should be completely emptied and
A. propeller overhaul and repair manual. dried.
B. Airworthiness Notices. Explanation.NIL.