Constant Speed Prop Flashcards
1
Q
Governor control lever
A
the blue lever
2
Q
Threaded shaft
A
Connected to the governor control lever
3
Q
Speeder spring
A
Between the threaded shaft and fly weights
When shaft moves down, spring compresses onto the fly weights
4
Q
Flyweights
A
Connected to the pilot valve
Wait spin faster than flash centrifugal making them open up.
When the engine slows down, they go under speed
5
Q
Pilot valve
A
Connected to flyweights
Allows Oil to flow in or out of the propeller hub
6
Q
Governor gear pump
A
Pumps Oil pressure before it heads into the propeller hub at 300 PSI for a quicker response time
