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Aircraft Propellers and Controls, by Frank Delp

Aircraft Propellers and Controls

by Frank Delp

Publisher:
Jeppesen
ISBN:
0891000976
Published Date:
1979
Other Identifiers:
JS312651B
Pages:
150
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This manual is designed to present the A&P mechanic/student with the information necessary for a general understanding of the theory, operation, and maintenance of fixed-pitch, variable-pitch, feathering, and reversing propellers.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Preface
  • Chapter I: Introduction to Propellers
  • Nomenclature; Types of Propellers; The Propeller Protractor; Propeller Safety
  • Chapter II: FARs and Propellers
  • Propeller Requirements For Aircraft Certification; Propeller Maintenance Regulations
  • Chapter III: Propeller Theory
  • Propeller Lift and Angle of Attack; Forces Acting on the Propeller; Propeller Pitch
  • Chapter IV: Fixed Pitch Propellers and Propeller Blades
  • Wood Propellers and Blades; Aluminum Propellers and Blades; Steel Propellers and Blades; Fixed Pitch Propeller Designation Systems
  • Chapter V: Propeller Installations
  • Flanged Shaft Installations; Tapered Shaft Installation; Splined Shaft Installations; Tracking The Propeller; Safetying Propeller Installations; Troubleshooting
  • Chapter VI: Ground-Adjustable Propeller
  • Propeller Construction; Installation; Inspection, maintenance and Repair; Troubleshooting
  • Chapter VII: Automatic Pitch-Changing Propellers
  • Theory of Operation; Propeller Construction; Installation; Inspection, Maintenance and Repair; Troubleshooting
  • Chapter VIII: Controllable-Pitch Propellers
  • System Components; Theory of Operation; Installation; Inspection, Maintenance and Repair; Troubleshooting
  • Chapter IX: Two-Position Propeller System
  • System Components; System Operation; Flight Operation; Installation; Propeller Blade Angle Adjustments; Inspection, Maintenance and Repair; Troubleshooting
  • Chapter X: Constant-Speed Propeller Systems
  • Theory of Operation; Hamilton-Standard Counterweight Propeller System; McCauley Propeller System; Hartzell Propeller System
  • Chapter XI: Feathering Propeller Systems
  • McCauley Feathering System; Hartzell Feathering System; Hamilton-Standard Feathering System
  • Chapter XII: Reversing Propeller Systems
  • Hartzell Reversing Propeller System on the Garratt AiResearch TPE-331 Engine; Hartzell Reversing Propeller System on the Pratt & Whitney PT-6 Engine; Hamilton-Standard Reversing Hydromatic System
  • Chapter XIII: Propeller Auxiliary System
  • Ice Elimination Systems; Simultaneous Propeller Control Systems; Automatic Feathering System; Pitch Lock; Integral Oil Control Assembly
  • Glossary
  • Answers to Study Questions
  • Final Examination
  • Answers to Final Examination