Aircraft Propellers and Controls
by Frank Delp
Publisher:
ISBN:
0891000976
Copyright Date:
1979
Other Identifiers:
JS312651B
Pages:
150
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.
eBook File Description:
File Type:
File Size:
18.3Mb
Print:
unlimited
Copy/Paste:
unlimited
Offline Access:
yes
Search:
always
Bookmarks:
always
System Reqs:
Windows, Macintosh, iPad, and more
Helpful eBook Links:
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
PRODUCT REVIEWS:
No rating yet... Be the first to rate this product!
RELATED LINKS:
- ...from the 'appliances' Category
- > Propeller Making for the Amateur
- > Aircraft Propellers and Controls
- > Magneto Ignition Systems
- > Aircraft Governors
- > Mechanic's Toolbox
- > Aircraft Fuel Metering Systems
- > Propeller Carving The Power Tool Method
- > Propeller Repair
- > Aircraft Ignition & Electrical Power Systems
Flight
Training
Training
- Pilot Ratings
- sport
- private
- instrument
- commercial
- flight instructor
- multi-engine
- helicopter
- ATP
- JAA PPL (private)
- JAA ATPL (commercial)
- CFI & FBO resources
- Flying Skills
- regulatory - flight
- basics
- VFR skills
- IFR & navigation
- professional skills
- communication / English
- sport flying
- aircraft operation
- avionics training
- flight safety
- Pilot Supplies
- logbooks
- planning / plotters / E6Bs
- cockpit organization
- hoods / fuel testers
- flightbags & cases
Maintenance
Training
Training
Brave, Splendid Fools
Capt. William Bacheler; a
memoir of wings, war, and more
I got the files and they are all working fantastically. Thank you very much ladies and sorry Nancy to trouble you so late. I am very grateful and will tell others of your dedication.
~Colin Warnock
