Install, Troubleshoot, And Remove Propellers Flashcards
What can be done to prevent the front cone from bottoming when installing a propeller on a splined shaft?
Install a spacer behind the rear cone to move the propeller forward on the shaft.
What is the function of the snap ring inside the hub of a propeller that is mounted on tapered or splined shaft?
The snap ring allows the propeller to be pulled off of the shaft when the retaining is backed off.
Why is a propeller indexed to the engine crankshaft?
The relationship between the propeller and the engine crankshaft is chosen to produce minimum vibration.
What instrument is used to measure blade angle of a propeller?
A universal propeller protractor.
Where is the propeller protractor placed to measure the propeller blade angle?
At a distance from the center of the propeller hub. This distance is specified in the propeller maintenance manual in terms of propeller blade stations.
