Scribd
Upload
167 views

Test

The document contains a test with 32 multiple choice questions about aircraft propellers. It covers topics like propeller torque, types of propellers, purpose of different propeller designs, constant speed propeller functions, propeller synchronization, propeller anti-icing and de-icing systems. The test is for code MVGT11MY and has a time limit of 40 minutes.

Uploaded by

Ali Akbar
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
167 views

Test

The document contains a test with 32 multiple choice questions about aircraft propellers. It covers topics like propeller torque, types of propellers, purpose of different propeller designs, constant speed propeller functions, propeller synchronization, propeller anti-icing and de-icing systems. The test is for code MVGT11MY and has a time limit of 40 minutes.

Uploaded by

Ali Akbar
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

Propellers

M-17 Grand Test Time: 40Min Code: MVGT11MY

Q.No.01 Propeller torque is the resistance offered by the propeller to.


A- Rotation but acts in opposite direction and also at parallel to the axis of
aircraft
B- Rotation but acts in opposite direction and also at right angle to the axis of
aircraft
C- Rotation and acts in same direction

Q.No.02 Counterweight will.


A- turn the blade about the Fine and helping to CTM
B- turn the blade about the Course and helping ATM
C- turn the blade about the Course and helping CTM

Q.No.03 A left handed propeller is one that.


A- Rotates clockwise when viewed from the rear.
B- Rotates clockwise when viewed from the front
C- Is fitted to an engine on the left side of the aircraft.

Q.No.04 Propeller solidity may be improved in a propeller by


A- Increase the blades camber
B- Increase the number of blades
C- Both

Q.No.05 Thrust bending force on a propeller blade.


A- intensifies the centrifugal forces to some degrees.
B- can be used in propeller design to reduce some operation stress.
C- tends to bend the propeller blade forward at the tip.

Q.No.06 What conditions are applied to a propeller blade windmilling?


A- Positive angle of attack, thrust negative.
B- Negative angle of attack, thrust positive.
C- Negative angle of attack, thrust negative.

Q.No.07 The primary purpose of propeller is to.


A- change engine horsepower to thrust.
B- provide static and dynamic stability to aircraft.
C- create lift on the fixed aerofoils of an aircraft.

Q.No.08 The primary purpose of a feathering propeller is to.


A- prevent further engine damage when an engine fails in flight.
B- prevent propeller damage when an engine fails in flight.
C- eliminate the drag created by a windmilling propeller when an engine fails
in flight.

Q.No.09 Some fixed pitch propeller designs have their balance adjusted by
A- Placing lead wool in balance holes only
B- attached weight to the side of the hub only
Propellers
M-17 Grand Test Time: 40Min Code: MVGT11MY

C- Placing lead wool in balance holes and attached weight to the side of the
hub

Q.No.10 Pusher propellers are


A- Re-energizes the boundary layer and reduces form drag
B- Re-energizes the boundary layer and reduces induce drag
C- Re-energizes the boundary layer and produce form drag

Q.No.11 What are the rotational speed and blade pitch angle requirements of a
constant-speed propeller for take-off and cruise .
A- High speed with low pitch angle for take-off and low speed with high
blade angle for cruise.
B- High speed with high pitch angle for take-off and low speed with high
blade angle for cruise.
C- High speed with low pitch angle for take-off and high speed with high
blade angle for cruise.

Q.No.12 When the power is increase, the constant-speed propeller tries to function, so
that it will
A- Maintain the RPM, increase the blade angle
B- Maintain the RPM, decrease the blade angle
C- increase the RPM, maintain the blade angle

Q.No.13 When governor flyweights is less than governor spring load, the CSU is
A- Overspeed and slide valve moves upwords
B- Underspeed and slide valve moves downwords
C- Underspeed and slide valve moves upwords

Q.No.14 Counterweights on constant-speed propellers are generally used to.


A- Increase blade angle , counter CTM and helping ATM
B- Decrease blade angle, counter CTM and helping ATM
C- Increase the propeller, counter ATM and helping CTM

Q.No.15 The propeller synchronising system is put into operation by.


A- adjusting the engine rpm at required cruise speed on both engines then
switching on
the synchroniser.
B- adjusting the engine rpm then propeller rpm to required speed then
switching on.
C- switching on the synchronizer then adjust the engine rpm so that all
engines adjust together.

Q.No.16 A propeller synchrophasing system allows a pilot to reduce noise and


vibration:
A- adjusting the phase angle between the blades
B- adjusting the plane of rotation of all propellers.
Propellers
M-17 Grand Test Time: 40Min Code: MVGT11MY

C- adjusting the phase angle between the propellers.

Q.No.17 Propeller anti-icing may be achieved by.


A- using isopropyl alcohol anti-icing fluid sprayed on the blade.
B- using commercial de-icing fluid sprayed on the propeller.
C- a using electric heaters.

Q.No.18 Dye should be added in fluid for __________Testing and fluid delivery rate
checking for ______
A- for coloring testing, Pump testing
B- for flow testing , Pump testing
C- for functional testing , flow test

Q.No.19 Continuity Resistance test is used ___ and Insulation test is used ____
A- for heater element , for breakdown between heater element and blades.
B- for heater element , for breakdown between brush gear and slip ring.
C- for brush gear , for breakdown between heater element and blades.

Q.No.20 What unit in the propeller anti-icing and de-iceing system controls the
output?
A- Rheostat for anti-iceing and cycling timer for de-iceing
B- cycling timer for anti-iceing and Rheostat for de-iceing

Q.No.21 In an electrical propeller de-icing system, a fast cycle is used:


a at the higher temperatures when the water concentration is usually greater
b when the temperature is in the lower range
c when the propellers have to be rapidly de-iced before take-off

Q.No.22. Insulation/resistance checks are carried out to find any breakdown between:
a relays and control circuits
b heater element and blade
c propeller blades and the hub

Q.No.23. What is used to give the signal for operating the synchronising system?
a blade pick up points
b control alternator
c pick up points

Q.No.24. The purpose of synchronisation is to:


a reduce vibration
b reduce fatigue life on the engine
c increase the life of the engine
Propellers
M-17 Grand Test Time: 40Min Code: MVGT11MY

Q.No.25. Synchrophasing is a system which:


a allows the slave engine to control the amount of power produced by the
engines
b allows the pilot to set the blades of the slave engine a number of degrees in
rotation behind the blades of the master engine
c allows the pilot to set the blades of the slave engine a number of degrees in
rotation in front of the master engine

Q.No.26. A disadvantage of isopropyl alcohol is:


a the flammability of the fluid
b its viscosity
c its high freezing point

Q.No.27. A slinger ring mounted on the rear of the propeller hub holds fluid in its
curved channel by:
a back pressure
b centripetal force
c centrifugal force

Q.No.28. If a fluid anti-icing system is not going to be used for a long period, the system
should be drained and refilled with:
a 95% methyl ethyl ketone and 5% distilled water
b 95% methylated spirits and 5% distilled water
c 55% methylated spirits and 5% mineral water

Q.No.29. What is the purpose of feathering a propeller?


a To position the blades to create minimum drag
b To position the blades to obtain maximum thrust
c To position the blades to make them lighter

Q.No.30. Exercising ‘on-wing’ consists of a functional operation of the propeller:


a 3 times through its full operational range
b 2 times through its full operational range
c 4 times through its full operational range

Q.No.31. In the McCauley single acting propeller, oil takes the propeller into:
a feather
b fine pitch
c coarse pitch

Q.No.32. Propellers in ‘on-wing’ storage are exercised:


a monthly
b every 3 months
c every 6 months

You might also like