MODULE 17 PROPERLLER

7.1 Fundamentals
LEVEL 2
Question 1
BM17.1(1)L2
The factor that determines the thrust produced by a propeller is
A. Blade pitch
B. Angle of attack
C. Blade angle
Question 2
BM17.1(2)L2
The angle between relative airflow and rotational velocity is termed as
A. Blade angle
B. Helix angle
C. Angle of attack
Question 3
BM17.1(3)L2
The force acting on the propeller that tends to turn the blade to a finer pitch is
termed as
A. Centrifugal twisting moment
B. Aerodynamic twisting moment
C. Thrust bending force
Question 4
BM17.1(4)L2
As the forward velocity of the aircraft decreases, the angle of attack of the
propeller blades
A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains the same

Question 5
BM17.1(5)L2
The distance that the aircraft moves forward in one revolution of the propeller is
called
A. Blade pitch
B. Effective pitch
C. Geometric pitch
Question 6
BM17.1(6)L2
Which of the following factors determines the thrust produced by a propeller?
A. Density of air
B. Volume of air
C. Pressure of air
Question 7
BM17.1(7)L2
The thick rounded portion of the propeller blade, near the hub, that is designed to
give strength to the blade is called
A. blade Root
B. blade Butt
C. blade Shank
Question 8
BM17.1(8)L2
At what angle of attack will a propeller blade possibly stall?
A. Below 15 degrees
B. Above 15 degrees
C. Above 18 degrees

Question 9
BM17.1(9)L2
Which ONE of the following forces acting on the propeller blades tends to bend
them forward?
A. Torque Bending
B. Thrust Bending
C. Centrifugal
Question 10
BM17.1(10)L2
What will happen to the angle of attack when the angle of advance increases
with increasing airspeed?
A. It decreases
B. It increases
C. It remains the same

7.2 Propeller Construction

LEVEL 2
Question 1
BM17.2(1)L2
The type of propeller that has the ability to change the pitch of its blades during
flight and on the ground is
A. Fixed propeller
B. Adjustable Pitch Propeller
C. Variable Pitch Propeller
Question 2
BM17.2(2)L2
While installing the propeller on to the flange shaft, how should the bolts be
tightened?
A. In the direction of rotation (clockwise)
B. In the direction opposite to rotation (anti-clockwise)
C. By using an alternating torque sequence
Question 3
BM17.2(3)L2
From which part of the blade is metal removed during horizontal balancing of an
Aluminium propeller blade?
A. The tip of the blade
B. The boss of the blade
C. The leading edge of the blade
Question 4
BM17.2(4)L2
The part of a composite propeller that absorbs the centrifugal force and the
bending load is called
A. Blade spar
B. Blade root
C. Blade shank

Question 5
BM17.2(5)L2
The document that should always be referred to for correct procedures of
repairing Propellers is
A. Engine maintenance manual
B. Aircraft structural manual
C. Airframe maintenance manual
Question 6
BM17.2(6)L2
During vertical balancing of an aluminium propeller blade, for adjustment, metal
is removed from
A. the face of the blade
B. the tip of the blade
C. the leading and trailing edges of the blade
Question 7
BM17.2(7)L2
In order to find the limitations for repair on propellers, reference should be made
to
A. the Structural Repair Manual
B. the Engine or Propeller Maintenance Manual
C. the Aircraft Undercarriage Maintenance Manual
Question 8
BM17.2(8)L2
The Variable Pitch Propeller is able to change the pitch of its blades
A. in flight only
B. on ground only, when the engine is shut off
C. in flight and on ground

Question 9
BM17.2(9)L2
The clevis pin must be positioned towards the centre of the shaft to lock the
propeller retaining nut onto the propeller shaft so that
A. the centrifugal force holds the pin in the hole
B. the clevis pin does not drop out of the hole
C. the clevis pin can be easily fitted
Question 10
BM17.2(10)L2
Which device is used to centre the hub on the propeller shaft, during propeller
installation onto the propeller shaft?
A. Cones
B. Bearings
C. Snap rings

7.3 Propeller Pitch Control

LEVEL 2
Question 1
BM17.3(1)L2
In a turbo-prop aircraft, the power control lever is connected to the
A. Fuel Control Unit and Propeller Control Unit (PCU)
B. Fuel Control Unit and Pitch Control Mechanism (PCM)
C. Engine Fuel Pump and Propeller Control Unit (PCU)
Question 2
BM17.3(2)L2
Which of the following components of the propeller control unit (PCU) control the
oil supply to the pitch change mechanism?
A. Spring and governor valve
B. Spring and governor weights (flyweights)
C. Governor weights (flyweights) and governor valve
Question 3
BM17.3(3)L2
Which pump is used to un-feather the propeller blades after an in-flight Engine
shut-down (and the propeller blades are in feather position)?
A. Hydraulic pump
B. Pneumatic pump
C. Electrical pump
Question 4
BM17.3(4)L2
During an over-speed condition of a double-acting propeller, the governor valve
supplies oil to the front of the pitch change cylinder for
A. increasing the blade angle in order to maintain the selected engine speed
B. decreasing the blade angle in order to maintain selected engine speed
C. ensuring that the blade angle remains the same so as to maintain the
selected engine speed

Question 5
BM17.3(5)L2
To reduce the load during start-up of turbo-prop engines, which position of the
propeller blades is selected?
A. Flight fine pitch position
B. Ground coarse pitch position
C. Ground fine pitch position
Question 6
BM17.3(6)L2
Prior to selecting the propeller to feather position, the engine must be
A. shut down first
B. in the ground idle position
C. in the flight idle position
Question 7
BM17.3(7)L2
In a turbo propeller engine, the fuel control unit and the propeller control unit
(PCU) are connected to?
A. The Condition Lever
B. The Fuel Shut off lever
C. The Power Control Lever
Question 8
BM17.3(8)L2
Which component of the propeller system directly changes the blade angle
(pitch) of the propeller to maintain selected engine speed?
A. The Propeller Control Unit (PCU)
B. The Pitch Change Mechanism (PCM)
C. The Constant Speed Unit (CSU)

Question 9
BM17.3(9)L2
When the Variable Pitch propeller is in an under-speed condition, the blade
angle will be turned to set
A. coarse pitch for decreasing the speed of the propeller to the on speed
condition
B. coarse pitch for increasing the speed of the propeller to the on speed
condition
C. fine pitch in order to increase the speed of the propeller to the on speed
condition
Question 10
BM17.3(10)L2
Why must the propeller blades be feathered when a turbo propeller engine shuts
down in flight?
A. To reduce drag
B. To reduce engine speed
C. To reduce the length of the landing roll
Question 11
BM17.3(11)L2
Which of the following pumps will boost the oil pressure for feathering the
propeller blades while the engine shuts down?
A. The Engine Driven Pump
B. The Electrically Driven pump
C. The Pneumatically Driven Pump
Question 12
BM17.3(12)L2
What could happen if the propeller goes to very fine pitch (ground fine pitch )
during flight?
A. The engine could lead to over-speeding and there could be excessive drag
and a loss of thrust
B. The engine could lead to under-speeding, and there could be excessive drag
and an increase in thrust
C. The engine could lead to under-speeding, and there could be a decrease in
drag and thrust

7.4 Propeller Synchronising

LEVEL 2
Question 1
BM17.4(1)L2
With the synchronizer system ON, Pilot adjusts the master engine propeller
RPM. The RPM of the slave engine will automatically be adjusted to
A. the same RPM as the master engine propeller
B. a higher RPM than the master engine propeller
C. the same angular relationship to the master blades
Question 2
BM17.4(2)L2
Which propeller system controls the master blades in the angular relationship
that produces minimum vibration and noise?
A. Synchronizing
B. Synchrophasing
C. Feathering
Question 3
BM17.4(3)L2
Which component in the propeller synchronization system drives the actuator
motor to increase or decrease the RPM of the slave engine propeller?
A. Control box
B. Pump
C. Governor
Question 4
BM17.4(4)L2
The components of the Propeller Governor that generate alternating current are
A. rotating magnet and carbon brush
B. rotating magnet and magnetic pickup
C. rotating armature and slip ring

Question 5
BM17.4(5)L2
For reducing the vibration due to multi-engine aircraft propellers not turning at
exactly the same speed, the system used is
A. feathering system
B. synchrophasing system
C. synchronizing system
Question 6
BM17.4(6)L2
In the propeller synchronizing system, which component operates the engine fuel
control and the propeller governor to increase or decrease the RPM of the slave
propeller?
A. The Actuator
B. The Control Box
C. The Governor
Question 7
BM17.4(7)L2
In the propeller Synchrophasing system, the component keyed to the master
blade to produce a pulse when the master blade passes its reference position is
A. the Rotating Magnet and Magnetic Pickup
B. the Rotating Armature and Slip Ring
C. the Pulse Generator
Question 8
BM17.4(8)L2
In addition to minimizing vibration, propeller synchrophasing system serves to
minimize
A. temperature
B. noise
C. pressure

7.5 Propeller Ice Protection

LEVEL 2
Question 1
BM17.5(1)L2
The most severe and dangerous ice formation on the propeller blades is
A. HOAR ICE
B. GLAZE ICE
C. RIME ICE
Question 2
BM17.5(2)L2
In the propeller de-icing fluid system, when the pump is selected to emergency,
the light in the cockpit that comes on is of the following colour
A. green
B. yellow
C. red
Question 3
BM17.5(3)L2
In the propeller fluid de-icing system, the de-icing fluid is fed to the following part
of the propeller blade
A. Blade root end
B. Blade tip end
C. Leading edge
Question 4
BM17.5(4)L2
When the de-icing fluid pump is selected to emergency, the fluid flows
A. the same as it would when manually selected but operation is controlled by
ice detectors
B. intermittently at a ratio of one period 'ON' to four periods 'OFF'
C. at a high flow rate with pump running continuously to combat severe icing
conditions

Question 5
BM17.5(5)L2
One of the effects of ice formation on a propeller blade is
A. the blade surfaces become rough resulting in increased drag
B. the weight of ice will decrease the loading and upset stability
C. the blades section changes resulting in increased thrust
Question 6
BM17.5(6)L2
The part of the propeller blade where ice formation first takes place is
A. the Blades Leading Edge
B. the Blades Root End
C. the Blades Butt or Base
Question 7
BM17.5(7)L2
Electrical current for the propeller de-icing system transfers from the engine to
the rotating propeller by
A. Slip Rings and Brushes
B. Slip Rings and Cables
C. Brushes and Cables
Question 8
BM17.5(8)L2
The colour of the cockpit light that indicates fluid de-icing pump running
continuously for high flow rate during severe icing conditions is
A. green
B. yellow
C. red

7.6 Propeller Maintenance

LEVEL 3
Question 1
BM17.6(1)L3
Before carrying out work on the propellers, you must ensure that
A. engine ignition system is made safe
B. correct type of fire extinguisher is positioned near the aircraft
C. aircraft parking brake is ON
Question 2
BM17.6(2)L3
What action should be taken by the engineer when cuts or gouges are detected
on the propeller blade?
A. The blade has to be replaced with a new blade
B. The blade has to be removed for overhaul
C. Cuts or gouges must be blended out and the damaged areas should be repainted
Question 3
BM17.6(3)L3
Which of the following devices is used to check for propeller shaft concentricity
after the engine has received a shock load?
A. A Vernier Calliper
B. A Dial Test Indicator ( DTI )
C. An Internal Micrometer
Question 4
BM17.6(4)L3
What action is to be taken when minor erosion or dents are found on the
propeller blade?
A. The blade is to be removed and sent for overhaul immediately
B. The blade is to be repaired immediately before the next flight
C. The damage must be monitored until the propeller is removed for overhaul
and repair

Question 5
BM17.6(5)L3
What action must be taken when abrasions, cuts, nicks or corrosion that may
lead to cracks are found on propeller blades?
A. The blade is to be blended out and repainted immediately
B. The blade is to be replaced with a new serviceable blade
C. The blade is to be left as such until the next overhaul is due; then only can
repairs be carried out
Question 6
BM17.6(6)L3
What must be ensured before any work is carried out on the propeller?
A. That the aircrafts parking brakes are on
B. That there should not be anyone smoking near the aircraft
C. That the propeller and engine ignition systems are made safe
Question 7
BM17.6(7)L3
The type of propeller unbalancing experienced when the thrust (or pull) of the
blades is unequal is?
A. Aerodynamic
B. Static
C. Dynamic
Question 8
BM17.6(8)L3
To check for propeller shaft concentricity, use
A. the Feeler Gage
B. the micrometer
C. the Dial Test Indicator (DTI)

7.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation

LEVEL 2
Question 1
BM17.7(1)L2
After what period of time must the propeller mechanism be flushed with inhibiting
oil and treated with lanolin if the engine does not run?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
Question 2
BM17.7(2)L2
After what period of time must the bearings be exercised when assembled
propellers or preloaded blade assemblies are held in storage?

A. 6 months and 9 months

B. 6 months and 12 months
C. 3 months and 6 months
Question 3
BM17.7(3)L2
With what type of jelly are the bearings of a variable pitch propeller coated for
storage after removal from aircraft and disassembly of the parts?
A. Mineral Jelly
B. Petroleum Jelly
C. Royal Jelly
Question 4
BM17.7(4)L2
How should the loose rubber components of a propeller be stored?
A. In a dark, unstressed condition
B. In a dark, stressed condition
C. In a bright, unstressed condition