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Aircraft Propeller Governor Quiz

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What is the primary method used to maintain constant RPM in a propeller?

Increasing the propeller diameter

Altering the engine power output

Changing the blade angle (pitch) (correct)

Adjusting the balance of the propeller

What happens to the RPM when the pitch of the propeller is reduced?

RPM remains unchanged

RPM decreases due to higher brake moment

RPM is completely independent of pitch

RPM increases due to smaller brake moment (correct)

When can the propeller governor not maintain constant RPM?

When RPM is correctly set via rods

When engine power is significantly reduced (correct)

When the propeller control lever is set to idle

When the propeller is set to fine pitch

Which component measures RPM and sends a signal to the governor?

Governor installed on the engine Signup and view all the answers

What role does the pilot valve within the governor play?

Controls hydraulic oil flow to the change mechanism Signup and view all the answers

How is the pitch control of the propeller usually set in the cockpit?

Using a propeller control lever Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the centrifugal regulator in the governor?

To control the tension of a spring based on RPM Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the propeller control lever is pushed forward during static ground operation?

The propeller moves to fine pitch stop Signup and view all the answers

Aircraft Propeller Governor Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary method used to maintain constant RPM in a propeller?

What happens to the RPM when the pitch of the propeller is reduced?

When can the propeller governor not maintain constant RPM?

Which component measures RPM and sends a signal to the governor?

What role does the pilot valve within the governor play?

How is the pitch control of the propeller usually set in the cockpit?

What is the function of the centrifugal regulator in the governor?

What happens when the propeller control lever is pushed forward during static ground operation?

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