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    A fixed pitch propeller is the simplest propeller design that cannot change blade pitch in flight. It has 3 types - a climb prop with lower pitch for less drag, a cruise prop with higher pitch for more power and higher fuel consumption, and a compromise type for adequate performance at climb and cruise. With a fixed pitch propeller, higher airspeed means higher RPM as it provides more airflow over the propeller, while lower airspeed means lower RPM with less airflow. Unlike fixed pitch, a controllable pitch propeller can change blade pitch for an extra degree of freedom in operation.

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    A fixed pitch propeller is the simplest propeller design that cannot change blade pitch in flight. It has 3 types - a climb prop with lower pitch for less drag, a cruise prop with higher pitch for more power and higher fuel consumption, and a compromise type for adequate performance at climb and cruise. With a fixed pitch propeller, higher airspeed means higher RPM as it provides more airflow over the propeller, while lower airspeed means lower RPM with less airflow. Unlike fixed pitch, a controllable pitch propeller can change blade pitch for an extra degree of freedom in operation.

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    A fixed pitch propeller is the simplest propeller design that cannot change blade pitch in flight. It has 3 types - a climb prop with lower pitch for less drag, a cruise prop with higher pitch for more power and higher fuel consumption, and a compromise type for adequate performance at climb and cruise. With a fixed pitch propeller, higher airspeed means higher RPM as it provides more airflow over the propeller, while lower airspeed means lower RPM with less airflow. Unlike fixed pitch, a controllable pitch propeller can change blade pitch for an extra degree of freedom in operation.

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    Fixed Pitch Propellers

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    Kirito kun
    A fixed pitch propeller is the simplest propeller design that cannot change blade pitch in flight. It has 3 types - a climb prop with lower pitch for less drag, a cruise prop with higher pitch for more power and higher fuel consumption, and a compromise type for adequate performance at climb and cruise. With a fixed pitch propeller, higher airspeed means higher RPM as it provides more airflow over the propeller, while lower airspeed means lower RPM with less airflow. Unlike fixed pitch, a controllable pitch propeller can change blade pitch for an extra degree of freedom in operation.

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    Fixed-Pitch

    Propeller
    Reporters:

    Alcantara, Carl
    Gamboa, Franco
    Montalban, Rafael Dwight
    Peñafiel, Krisha
    CHECKLIST 01
    DEFINITION
    What is a Fixed-Pitch Propeller?

    PERFORMANCE
    02 What are the effects of a Fixed-Pitch Propeller to the Airspeed?

    DIFFERENT TYPES
    03 What are the different types of Fixed-Pitch Propeller?

    PROS and CONS


    04 What are the advantages and Disadvantages of Fixed-Pitch Propeller?

    COMPARISON
    05 What is the difference between fixed pitch propeller and controllable
    pitch propeller?
    DEFINITION
    Fixed-Pitch Propeller
    DEFINITION

    What is a Fixed-Pitch Propeller?


    A fixed pitch propeller is the simplest
    of propeller designs and is associated with
    many light, piston engine aircraft. The angle of
    attack of a fixed pitch propeller is set at
    installation and cannot be changed during
    aircraft operation.

    Fixed-Pitch Propellers are:


    •Simple
    •Light
    •Inexpensive
    •Rugged
    •Generally described in terms of Manufacture,
    Diameter and Pitch
     Diameter and Pitch are generally last
    four digits of the model number
     Example: C-152 has a McCauley
    1A103/TCM6958
    PERFORMANCE
    Fixed-Pitch Propeller
    PERFORMANCE

    How does a fixed pitch propeller work?


    The blade angle is, therefore, a compromise
    between the optimum pitch for takeoff, climb
    and cruise. In these installations, the propeller
    is mechanically linked to the engine and its
    rotational speed is directly related to the
    engine speed.

    Effects of Airspeed
    •As Airspeed Increases
     Blade angle of attack decreases
     RPM increases

    •As Airspeed Decreases


     Blade angle of attack increases
     RPM decreases
    PERFORMANCE

    How does a fixed pitch propeller work?


    The blade angle is, therefore, a compromise
    between the optimum pitch for takeoff, climb
    and cruise. In these installations, the propeller
    is mechanically linked to the engine and its
    rotational speed is directly related to the
    engine speed.

    Effects of Airspeed
    •As Airspeed Increases
     Blade angle of attack decreases
     RPM increases

    •As Airspeed Decreases


     Blade angle of attack increases
     RPM decreases
    TYPES
    Fixed-Pitch Propeller
    DIFFERENT TYPES

    Different types of Fixed-Pitch Propeller


    •Climb Prop
     Smaller pitch, allowing higher RPM and
    therefore more power.
     You have to set a lower MAP to get the
    same RPM at cruise, which gives you
    slower airspeeds
     The climb propeller has a lower pitch,
    therefore less drag.

    •Cruise Prop
     Higher pitch, allowing higher MAP for
    the same RPM at cruise, allowing more
    power at cruise and higher fuel
    consumption

    •Compromise
     Most airplanes compromise to get
    adequate performance at both climb and
    cruise airspeeds
    PROS and CONS
    Advantages and disadvantages of using a fixed-pitch
    propeller instead of adjustable one
    PROS and CONS

    ADVANTAGES
    •Easy to install, operate and maintain
    •Low cost
    •Fixed-pitch propeller has less weight than
    ground- adjustable propeller.
    •Preciser concentration on efficiency
    improvement of the desired flying style
    •Fixed-pitch propeller has better price due to
    no need of propeller hub.

    DISADVANTAGES
    •The disadvantage of the fixed pitch
    propeller is that it has limitations in its area of
    use when it comes to, loads, speeds and
    maneuverability.
    COMPARISON
    What is the difference between fixed pitch propeller and
    controllable pitch propeller?
    COMPARISON

    Fixed-Pitch Propeller vs
    Controllable Pitch Propeller?
    Unlike fixed pitch
    propellers whose only
    operational variable is rotational
    speed, the controllable pitch
    propeller provides an extra
    degree of freedom in its ability
    to change blade pitch.
    SUMMARY
    DEFINITION

    A fixed pitch
    propeller is the
    simplest
    of propeller
    3 TYPES
    designs and
    1. Climb Prop -
    cannot be LOWER pitch, therefore
    changed in flight less drag.

    2. Cruise Prop – HIGHER


    pitch, MORE power,
    HIGHER fuel
    consumption

    PERFORMANCE
    3. Compromise –
    HIGHER airspeed = ADEQUATE
    MORE prop airflow = performance at climb
    HIGHER RPM and cruise

    LOWER airspeed =
    LESS prop airflow =
    LOWER RPM
    DANGHAG
    SALAMAT!

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