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Module 17A. Propeller

Instructor Image Muhammad Ismail
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8 Exams
1 month
54 Student
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17.1 Fundamentals

  1. Blade element theory;
  2. High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed;
  3. Propeller slip;
  4. Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces;
  5. Torque;
  6. Relative airflow on blade angle of attack;
  7. Vibration and resonance

17.2 Propeller Construction

  1. Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers;
  2. Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub assembly;
  3. Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller;
  4. Propeller/spinner installation.

17.3 Propeller Pitch Control

  1. Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic;
  2. Feathering and reverse pitch;
  3. Overspeed protection

17.4 Propeller Synchronising

  1. Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment

17.5 Propeller Ice Protection

  1. Fluid and electrical de-icing equipment

17.6 Propeller Maintenance

  1. Static and dynamic balancing;
  2. Blade tracking;
  3. Assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination;
  4. Propeller treatment/repair schemes;
  5. Propeller engine running

17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation

  1. Propeller preservation and depreservation

 

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