Turboprop Flashcards
Where do you find turboprop engines?
Large, four-engine transports, small single and twin engine aircraft
In turboprop, the _____ ______ control and the _____ _____ are connected and operate in coordination with each other.
turboprop fuel control, and propeller governor.
2 types of propeller control system:
ground and flight operation
For flight operation, the propeller blade angle and fuel flow for any given power lever setting are governed ________, according to a predetermined schedule.
AUTOMATICALLY
In ground operation/beta range, the propeller blade angle is not governed by the propeller governor but controlled by ______ _______ POSITION.
POWER LEVER
Turboprop engine turn at much higher speed and they need _____ ______ assembly.
reduction gear assembly
combination of turboprop engine’s reduction gear assembly and propeller
power section
Thrust changes changes in turboprop engines are accomplished by changes in ______ ______.
propeller pitch
to facilitate ground handling characteristics the gas generator speed is held relatively ______ while propeller pitch is varied as necessary to produce the desired amount of thrust.
Constant
Garret engine, how may levers on the flight deck?
2