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Modül 17 Soruları (B1)

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions related to propeller mechanics, including topics such as propeller rotation direction, synchronization, anti-icing methods, and blade angle adjustments. It addresses various technical aspects of propellers used in aviation, particularly in piston-powered aircraft. The questions cover both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in propeller operation and maintenance.

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Modül 17 Soruları (B1)

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions related to propeller mechanics, including topics such as propeller rotation direction, synchronization, anti-icing methods, and blade angle adjustments. It addresses various technical aspects of propellers used in aviation, particularly in piston-powered aircraft. The questions cover both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in propeller operation and maintenance.

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1.

A left handed propeller is one that:


a Rotates clockwise when viewed from the front
b Rotates clockwise when viewed from the rear
c?

2. If the speeder spring of a CSU is increased the blade will:


a co****n
b fine
c no effect

3. Mechanical vibration relating to propellers in a piston powered a/c


a Is due to the lead lag of the propeller compared to the engine
b Is due to the power stroke of the engine and may have a more detrimental effect than
aerodynamic vibration
c Is due to the crankshaft at intermittent power settings

4. Prop anti-icing may be achieved by:


a using hot air from the compressor
b using commercial de-icing fluid sprayed on the prop
c using iso-propyl alcohol de-icing fluid sprayed on the blade

5. De-icing of the propeller can be monitored by:


a Viewing the blade and observing ice falling off the blade
b An ammeter in the flight deck
c?

6. Metal at the tip and along the leading edge is to:


a For protection
b For Anti-icing
c For balancing

7. Insulation testing of electrical de-icing systems should be periodically carried out


because:
a Oxidation due to atmospheric conditions
b Wear on the slip rings
c an open circuit in one of the blades

8. Ground clearance on a seaplane must not be less than:


a 7”
b 18”
c 20”

9. Synchronising can only be achieved if the slave propeller is:


a within 20 rpm of the master
b within 100 rpm of the master
c the same speed as the master

10. Synchronising is carried out to


a match engine rpm
b match prop tip speed
c?

11. Forces acting on a propeller are


a Centrifugal, twisting, and bending
b Torsion, tension and thrust
c?
12 The blade angle at the root is
a greater than the tip
b less than the tip
c same

13. A propeller with an adjustable blade can be adjusted:


a In flight
b On the ground with the engine running
c On the ground with the engine stationary

14. A fixed pitch propeller has an optimum angle of attack of:


a between 2 and 4 degrees
b 15 degrees
c between 6 and 20 degrees

15. A reversing propeller goes to reverse pitch:


a Through co**** then back through co****
b Through fine then back through co****
c Through fine then back through fine

16. When on the ground with the engine idling the prop control should be
a fully forward with the mixture at idle
b fully aft with the mixture at idle
c fully aft with the mixture at rich

17 Operation with the engine at maximum boost should be limited to


a prop at fine to prevent overstressing the engine
b prop at co**** to prevent overstressing the engine
c?

18. Verifying correct power can be achieved is carried out using


a A boost pressure rated for the engine and corrected for ambient pressure and
temperature
b Zero boost pressure and corrected for ambient pressure and temperature
c Take off boost pressure and corrected for ambient pressure and temperature

19. Calculating a reference speed for the propeller is done by observing rpm and
a by starting off at take off power and reducing to idle
b boost pressure
c?
2. JAR 66 Module 17

1) The leading edge may be blended out


a) At a steeper angle than the blade face
b) By being deeper chordwise than spanwise
c) To a smooth depression

2) Blades are stationed and at the shank will be a


a) A low blade angle
b) A high blade angle
c) The datum

3) The tip clearance of a nose wheel aircraft must exceed


a) 9 inches
b) 7 inches
c) 13 inches
4) Syncronising on a multi-engined aircraft
a) Has a master which the slave matches
b) Tries to match all the blades RPM
c) Can only be used on the ground

5) CTM assists the pitch control unit by turning the blades


a) To a high pitch
b) To an unfeathered position
c) To a low pitch

6) Syncronising on a multi-engined aircraft governs


a) Tip speeds
b) Lead and Lag of a propeller blade
c) Engine Rev/Min

7) A means of anti-icing is of
a) Hot air in the hollow blade, tapped from the engine
b) Isopropyl alcohol de-icer through a nozzle
c) Commercial de-icer through a nozzle

8) What is a means of indicating that electrical de-icing is still on?


a) Ice coming off blade
b) Voltage being produced
c) Current on ammeter for de-icing

9) Fluid de-icing is controlled


a) Automatically from the govener
b) From the cockpit using electrical pumps to supply the slinger ring
c) From the cockpit using a hand pump to supply the slinger ring

10) A left handed propeller is one which


a) Rotates anti-clockwise when viewed from the front of the aircraft
b) Rotate clockwise when viewed from the cockpit
c) Rotates clockwise when viewd from the frony of the aircraft

11) A centrifugal latch is used to


a) To keep the blades in the feather position when on the ground
b) To stop the blades feathering when on the ground
c) To keep the blades in the unfeathered position when on the ground

12) Syncronisation is used to


a) Reduce vibratioin and noise
b) Pre-set the phase angle of the propellors
c) Reduce the pitch of the fastest running blade

13) The purpose of prop twist is to


a) Reduce speeds at the tip
b) Maintain the same angle of attitude along the blade
c) To reduce centrifugal loading

14) To stop a change in angle of attack from increasing forward speed


a) Blade angle should co****n
b) Blade angle should fine off
c) Blade angle should remain the same
15) Boost pressure should be limited to operations of the blade at
a) A co**** angle to increase airflow into the engine
b) A fine angle to prevent overstressing of the engine
c) A co**** angle to prevent overstressing of the engine

16) Increasing tension of the spring on a CSU moves the blades to


a) A lower angle
b) A higher angle
c) The same angle

17) Blade stations are measured from


a) The shank
b) Centre line of hub
c) The tip

18) On an electrical de-icing system fast cycle is used


a) On the ground
b) At high air temperatures
c) At low air temperatures

19) A propeller defect will cause


a) Ahigher frquency than turbine
b) A higher frquency than the reduction gear assembly
c) A lower frequency than turbine

20) When unfeathering a propller the power setting should be


a) Minimum RPM
b) Maximum RPM
c) Maximum RPM to stop aifcraft from yawing

21) When unfeat6hering a propeller it is set to


a) A low blade angle to prevent overspeed
b) Maximum RPM to stop the blade from yawing
c) A High blade angle to prevent overspeed
22) When feathering a propeller it is said to move through
a) Fine position
b) Flight fine position
c) Co**** position

23) When measuring RPM on a super charged engine with variable pitch
a) Engine boost pressure and actual air pressure is used
b) Zero boost pressure and actual air pressure is used
c) Maximum boost pressure and actual air pressure is used

24) Damage to propellers cause by stones m ostly effects


a) Aerodynamic perfromance
b) Strength of blade
c) Pitch

25) Indentations to the blade face are measured


a) Individually
b) Collectively on the whole blade
c) Chordwise only

26) What is the optimum angle of incidence (attack) for a propellor


a) 2º to 4º
b) 6º to 8º
c) 16º
27) A pitch changeable propeller has its angle changed
a) On the ground with the engine stationary
b) On the ground with the engine running
c) Propellor overhaul shop only

28) The two forces which change pitch on a two position propellor are
a) Engine oil in the cylinder and counterweights
b) Engine oil in the cylinder and flyweights
c) ATM and CTM

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