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17.5 Propeller Ice Protection 17.6 Propeller Maintenance 17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation
17.5 Propeller Ice Protection. Q. 5.Insulation checks on propeller electrical

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heating elements should be carried out frequently

Q. 1.Electrically de-iced propeller slip rings have due to.
regular resistance checks for. A. short/open circuits in the heating system wires
A. oxidisation due to altitude. along the propeller blade.
B. open circuit heating elements. B. oxidation of slip ring and brush gear assembly.
C. wear between brushes and slip ring. C. deposits formed due to the wear of slip ring and
Correct Ans-open circuit heating elements. brush gear assembly.
Explanation.A pair of slip rings conduct power to Correct Ans-short/open circuits in the heating
the heating elements CAIP's leaflet PL/1-4 refers. system wires along the propeller blade.
Explanation.CAIP's Leaflet PL/1-4 Para 3.3-2 Refers.
Q. 2.Propeller anti-icing may be achieved by.

A. using iso-propyl alcohol de-icing fluid sprayed Q. 6.Where is the de-icing boot?.
on the blade. A. Root.
B. using commercial de-icing fluid sprayed on the B. Trailing edge.
pro. C. Tip.
C. a using hot air from the compressor. Correct Ans-Root.
Correct Ans-using iso-propyl alcohol de-icing fluid Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers
sprayed on the blade. and Controls Pages 126-127.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Control page 124 refers.
Q. 7.How is anti icing fluid fed to the individual
blades?.
Q. 3.De-icing of the propeller can be monitored by. A. Pump to a slinger ring.
B. Pump to each blade rubber feed boot.
A. viewing the deicing fluid level sight glass. C. Under gravity to the slinger ring then on to the
B. viewing the blade and observing ice falling off blade.
the blade. Correct Ans-Pump to a slinger ring.
C. an ammeter in the flight deck. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Correct Ans-an ammeter in the flight deck. Controls Page 124 refers.
Control page 129 refers.
Q. 8.Ice is removed from blades by.
A. a continuously heated electrical boot.
Q. 4.Insulation testing of electrical de-icing systems B. rubber boots inflated in sequence using
should be periodically carried out because of. compressor hot air.
A. an open circuit in one of the blades. C. inboard and outboard boot sections heated in
B. oxidation due to atmospheric conditions. sequence by action of the timer.
C. wear on the slip rings. Correct Ans-inboard and outboard boot sections
Correct Ans-an open circuit in one of the blades. heated in sequence by action of the timer.
Explanation.CAIPs leaflet PL/1-4 refers. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
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Controls Page 126 refers.
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A. a rheostat.
B. the hand pump.
Q. 9.Propeller blades are de-iced by. C. a cyclic timer.

A. electrical heating elements bound in rubber Correct Ans-a rheostat.
overshoes on the blade leading edges. Explanation.Jepperson aircraft propellers and
B. generating eddy currents in the blade. controls Page 124 Refers.
C. electrical heating elements wound around
rubber shoes.
Correct Ans-electrical heating elements bound in Q. 14.De-icing fluid goes to a slinger ring from.
rubber overshoes on the blade leading edges. A. an electrical pump.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and B. a hand pump.
Controls Page 126 refers. C. a tank in the prop hub, providing constant feed
once released.
Correct Ans-an electrical pump.
Q. 10.Electrical power supplies on large aircraft, for Explanation.The pump is controlled by a rheostat
electrical deicing are. to quicken or slow the flow.
A. AC.
B. DC.
C. Both AC or DC. Q. 15.To increase anti icing effectiveness.
Correct Ans-DC. A. increase cycle times.
Explanation.CAIPs PL leaflets Refer. B. increase the AC or DC current.
C. use liquid as well as electrical anti icing systems.
Correct Ans-increase the AC or DC current.
Q. 11.Propeller slip rings. Explanation.Anticing refers to fluid deicing in
A. convey oil for PCU to pitch change mechanism. Jeppersen Propeller and Controls page 123
B. minimise slip. therefore it is the rheostat that is adjusted to vary
C. conduct electrical power for de-icing. current.
Correct Ans-conduct electrical power for de-icing.
Controls Page 126 refers. Q. 16.Propeller de-icing for varying rates of icing
can be varied by.
A. increasing propeller RPM.
Q. 12.On an electrical deicing system fast cycle is B. increasing cyclic timing.
used. C. increasing the AC or DC voltage.
A. at low air temperature. Correct Ans-increasing cyclic timing.
B. at high air temperature. Explanation.Usually a slow and fast cycle are
C. on the ground. provided.
Correct Ans-at high air temperature.
Explanation.Rolls Royce page 151 refers. Slow cycle
meaning the elements are on for longer. Q. 17.Propeller De-icing can be checked by.
A. checking the torque meter for abnormal
readings.
Q. 13.The output of an anti-icing pump is B. checking the the de-icing ammeter.
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controlled by. C. visually checking for ice on the blades.
Correct Ans-checking the torque meter for Correct Ans-Isopropyl alcohol.

abnormal readings. Explanation.65-12A.
Explanation.Disturbed airflow due to ice will

reduce the eficiency of the propeller.
17.6 Propeller Maintenance.
Q. 18.Proper operation of electric deicing boots on

individual propeller blades may be best
determined by. Q. 1.Thrust and camber faces of a propeller should
A. feeling the sequence of boot heating and have be blended out to.
an assistant observe the loadmeter indications. A. 5 times the depth of damage.
B. feeling the boots to see if they are heating. B. 10 times to the depth of damage.
C. observing the ammeter or loadmeter for current C. 30 times to the depth of damage.
flow. Correct Ans-30 times to the depth of damage.
Correct Ans-feeling the sequence of boot heating Explanation.Answer found in unattributed notes.
and have an assistant observe the loadmeter
indications.
Explanation.65-12A. Q. 2.An aerodynamic correction factor that is
preceded by the letter Q indicates.
A. thrust balance.
Q. 19.What unit in the propeller anti-icing system B. dynamic balance.
controls the output of the pump?. C. torque balance.
A. Pressure relief valve. Correct Ans-torque balance.
B. Rheostat. Explanation.NIL.
C. Cycling timer.
Correct Ans-Rheostat.
Explanation.65-12A. Q. 3.Leading edges should be blended out to.
A. 5 times the depth of damage.
B. 10 times the depth of damage.
Q. 20.Ice formation on the propellers, when the C. 30 times the depth of damage.
aircraft is in flight, will. Correct Ans-10 times the depth of damage.
A. decrease available engine power. Explanation.Answer found in unattributed notes.
B. increase aircraft stall speed and increase noise.
C. decrease thrust and cause excessive vibration.
Correct Ans-decrease thrust and cause excessive Q. 4.If the tip of an electrical overshoe is torn.
vibration. A. it may be cut back.
Explanation.65-12A. B. it may be classified as acceptable damage.
C. it must not be cut back.
Correct Ans-it must not be cut back.
Q. 21.Propeller fluid anti-icing systems generally Explanation.NIL.
use which of the following?.
A. Ethyl alcohol.
B. Ethylene glycol. Q. 5.The shank of the propeller is permitted to
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C. Isopropyl alcohol. have.
A. no repairs. Explanation.Must be composite specialist

B. minor repairs. organization.
C. no decals fitted.
Correct Ans-no repairs.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page Q. 10.Details of propeller overhaul may be found
12-55. in.
A. Airworthiness Notice 75.
B. the AMM.
Q. 6.When blending out a gouge on the face or C. Airworthiness Notice 55.
camber side of a blade, the additional metal to be Correct Ans-Airworthiness Notice 75.
removed for stress relief is. Explanation.Refer CAA Airworthiness Notice 75.
A. 0.02 inch.
B. 0.002 inch.
C. 0.2 inch. Q. 11.The ground clearance of a single engine tail
Correct Ans-0.002 inch. wheel aircraft propeller is measured with the
Explanation.NIL. aircraft.
A. tail wheel on the ground.
B. tail wheel in the take off position.
Q. 7.Wooden propellers are permitted. C. in the rigging position.
A. repairs that do not affect weight and balance. Correct Ans-tail wheel in the take off position.
B. no repairs. Explanation.Refer JAR 25.925.
C. repairs using sawdust and aeroglue.
Correct Ans-repairs using sawdust and aeroglue.
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant page 12- Q. 12.The structural clearance of a multi engine
53 refers. aircraft propeller.
A. is taken between the engines with the props
aligned.
Q. 8.The preservative used to protect metal blades B. is taken between the prop and the fuselage.
is. C. is taken from the ground.
A. lanolin. Correct Ans-is taken between the prop and the
B. brown storage wax. fuselage.
C. petroleum jelly. Explanation.Refer JAR 25.925. Sometimes known
Correct Ans-lanolin. as tip clearance.
Explanation.NIL.
Q. 13.What position should the blades be when

Q. 9.Composite propellers may have minor repairs installing the pitch change mechanism onto a
carried out by. hydromatic propeller?.
A. any approved 3rd party maintenance A. Feather.
organization. B. Zero pitch.
B. the operator. C. Full reverse.
C. any approved composite repair facility. Correct Ans-Feather.
Correct Ans-any approved composite repair Explanation.NIL.
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facility.
A. is due to the crankshaft at intermittent power

Q. 14.The ground (sea) clearance of a sea plane settings.
propeller is. B. is due to the lead lag of the propeller compared

A. 1 inch. to the engine.
B. 9 inches. C. is due to the power stroke of the engine and
C. 18 inches. may have a more detrimental effect than
Correct Ans-18 inches. aerodynamic vibration.
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and Correct Ans-is due to the power stroke of the
Controls Fig 2-5 refers. engine and may have a more detrimental effect
than aerodynamic vibration.
Q. 15.Cropping is permitted to a maximum of. Control page 16 refers.
A. 1 inch on all blades.
B. ½ inch on all blades.
C. ½ inch on one blade only. Q. 19.Aerodynamic Correction Factor (A C F).
Correct Ans-1 inch on all blades. A. corrects for static balance.
Explanation.If 1 blade is cropped all must be B. is indicated in the form of degrees and minutes
cropped equally. of pitch.
C. corrects for dynamic balance.
Correct Ans-is indicated in the form of degrees and
Q. 16.Dynamic balance is confirmed by use of. minutes of pitch.
A. knife edges and mandrel. Explanation.A C F adjusts individual blade pitch
B. a tracking check. angle to compensate for aerodynamic differences
C. a vibration analyser. of blades in manufacture.
Correct Ans-a vibration analyser.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Powerplant Page 12-
60. Q. 20.A propeller with an adjustable blade can be
adjusted.
A. on the ground with the engine stationary.
Q. 17.A metal propeller may be statically balanced B. in flight.
by. C. on the ground with the engine running.
A. adding varnish to the lighter blade. Correct Ans-on the ground with the engine
B. removing metal from the opposite blade. stationary.
C. adding or removing lead wool to the hollow Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
blade roots. Controls Page 37 refers.
Correct Ans-adding or removing lead wool to the
hollow blade roots.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Powerplant Page 12- Q. 21.When on the ground with the engine idling
12. the prop control should be.
A. fully aft with the mixture at idle.
B. fully aft with the mixture at rich.
Q. 18.Mechanical vibration relating to propellers in C. fully forward with the mixture at idle.
a piston powered aircraft. Correct Ans-fully aft with the mixture at rich.
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Explanation.Jepperson Powerplant Page 2-16

refers- rich mixture cools the cylinders. Q. 26.A line of indentations at one blade section
can be.
A. blended within limits.
Q. 22.Operation with the engine at maximum B. left for up to 12 months.
boost should be limited to. C. declared unserviceable.
A. prop at fine to prevent overstressing the engine. Correct Ans-declared unserviceable.
B. prop at course to prevent overstressing the Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
engine. Control Page 126 Refer.
C. prop at windmill to prevent overstressing the
engine.
Correct Ans-prop at course to prevent Q. 27.Propeller vibration due to a problem with
overstressing the engine. propeller installations would have a.
Explanation.Maximum Boost indicates maximum A. the same frequency as turbine vibration.
power is applied to the prop. B. lower frequency than turbine vibration.
C. higher frequency than turbine vibration.
Correct Ans-lower frequency than turbine
Q. 23.Damage to a leading edge can be blended in vibration.
comparison to a blade face. Explanation.Propeller RPM is always less than Gas
A. by maintaining a smooth depression. Turbine RPM therefore vibration frequency will
B. by not exceeding 25% of the chord. always be less.
C. at a steeper angle.
Correct Ans-at a steeper angle.
Explanation.10:1 compared to 30:1. Q. 28.Preloading propeller blades before
installation prevents.
A. blade distortion.
Q. 24.The longitudinal clearance between the nose B. blade flutter.
wheel and the propeller on a tricycle geared C. aerodynamic imbalance on the blades.
propeller is. Correct Ans-blade flutter.
A. 9 inches. Explanation.Preloading refers to shimming the
B. 18 inches. blade gear boss when being mated with the bevel
C. 1/2 inch. gear cams in the hub.
Correct Ans-1/2 inch.
Explanation.Refer JAR-25.925.
Q. 29.When unfeathering a propeller, the blade
should be put into what position to stop propeller
Q. 25.A tracking check compares. overspeed?.
A. 2 Adjacent blades. A. Negative pitch.
B. 2 Opposite blades. B. Fine pitch.
C. any 2 blades. C. Coarse pitch.
Correct Ans-any 2 blades. Correct Ans-Coarse pitch.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers Explanation.A Prop moved to coarse pitch will
and Controls Page 32. rotate the engine without overspeeding.
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Q. 34.Removal of material from the propeller

Q. 30.Blade angle is measured using a. blade tips, resulting in a reduction in propeller
A. clinometer. diameter is called.

B. propeller protractor. A. tipping.
C. bevel protractor. B. cropping.
Correct Ans-propeller protractor. C. topping.
Explanation.Refer Jepperson Aircraft Propellers Correct Ans-cropping.
and Controls Fig 1-7. Explanation.If you crop one blade (normally 1 inch
maximum) the opposite blade must also be
cropped.
Q. 31.In the Beta range, angle of attack increases.
The fuel flow increases, and what else increases?.
Q. 35.Prior to using the universal propeller
A. Fuel temperature. protractor.
B. EPR and fuel temperature. A. ensure the propeller blade is at the horizontal.
C. RPM and EGT. B. determine the reference blade station.
Correct Ans-RPM and EGT. C. check date stamp for serviceability.
Explanation.If fuel flow increases then RPM and Correct Ans-determine the reference blade station.
EGT of the Gas Generator must increase. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Q. 32.With a propeller defect, the frequency of

vibration will be. Q. 36.To fit a new front cone to a prop shaft firstly.
A. higher than a auxiliary gearbox defect.
B. lower than a turbine defect. A. etch the propeller serial number to the rear
C. higher than a turbine defect. face.
Correct Ans-lower than a turbine defect. B. cut in half with a hacksaw and etch a unique
Explanation.Propeller vibration is always lower serial number to both halves.
then turbine vibration. C. coat in Engineers blue to ensure seating in the
propeller front boss.
Correct Ans-cut in half with a hacksaw and etch a
Q. 33.Blending of propeller blade defects refers to unique serial number to both halves.
the. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
A. repainting of blade tips after cropping. Controls Page 30 refers.
B. matching of paint finishes for appearances.
C. conversion of rough or sharp edges into smooth
depression. Q. 37.Blade tracking is adjusted by.
Correct Ans-conversion of rough or sharp edges A. adding lead wool to the blade shank.
into smooth depression. B. re-seating the propeller on the front and rear
Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and cones.
Controls Page 21.Blending is the smoothing of a C. by fitting shims to the propeller shaft hub.
defect. Correct Ans-by fitting shims to the propeller shaft
hub.
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Q. 42.How is the efficiency of a turbo prop engine

assessed?.
Q. 38.Which of the following functions requires the A. By correcting propeller RPM for ambient Air
use of a propeller blade station?. temperature and barometric pressure.
A. Indexing blades. B. By comparing compressor and propeller RPM
B. Propeller balancing. against a reference figure.
C. Measuring blade angle. C. By comparing torque meter pressure against a
Correct Ans-Measuring blade angle. reference figure.
Explanation.NIL. Correct Ans-By correcting propeller RPM for
ambient Air temperature and barometric pressure.
Explanation.Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 138
Refers.
Q. 39.To conduct a power check of an internal
combustion engine requires.
A. coarse pitch setting and advance the throttle to Q. 43.The limits for a tracking check are.
the target RPM. A. 1/4 inch maximum difference between adjacent
B. fine pitch setting and advance the engine to the blades.
target RPM setting. B. 1/8 inch maximum difference between opposite
C. fine pitch setting and advance the engine to the blades.
max RPM setting. C. 1/8 inch maximum difference between all
Correct Ans-fine pitch setting and advance the blades.
engine to the target RPM setting. Correct Ans-1/8 inch maximum difference
Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 2-16 between all blades.
refers. Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and
Q. 40.The power output of a turboprop engine is

checked by. Q. 44.After a lightning strike.
A. reference RPM. A. the prop must be tracked.
B. reference Thrust. B. the propeller shaft should be checked for
C. reference Torque. concentricity.
Correct Ans-reference Torque. C. the heater elements should be checked for
Explanation.Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 137. continuity and insulation.
Correct Ans-the heater elements should be
checked for continuity and insulation.
Q. 41.Immediately after blending out damage to to Explanation.Taken from unattributed notes- has
a blade the repair must be. anyone got a reference?.
A. re-protected against corrosion.
B. crack checked.
C. balanced. Q. 45.After overspeeding to 110%.
Correct Ans-crack checked. A. no action is required.
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Explanation.Crack check before re-protection. B. return propeller for overhaul.
C. remove propeller for inspection. Correct Ans-decrease.

Correct Ans-no action is required. Explanation.A head wind on a dead engine will
Explanation.Up to 115% no action is necessary. cause the prop to windmill. Therefore a tail wind
must do the opposite.
Q. 46.Indentations to the blade face are measured.

Q. 50.Adjustments to a variable pitch propeller are.
A. individually.
B. individually and collectively. A. made in the air using the synchronizer.
C. collectively. B. made on the ground with the engine stationary.
Correct Ans-individually and collectively. C. made on the ground with the engine running.
Explanation.Taken from unattributed notes- has Correct Ans-made on the ground with the engine
anyone got a reference?. stationary.
Explanation.Governor spring pressure may be
adjusted but only with the engine stationary!!.
Q. 47.When a propeller has had a report of
overspeeding.
A. procedure is dependant on the extent of Q. 51.When a propeller is removed, the securing
overspeeding. parts are kept with.
B. the propeller must be removed and sent to the A. all separately in cases.
manufacturer. B. the propeller.
C. the propeller must be removed and tracked. C. the engine.
Correct Ans-procedure is dependant on the extent Correct Ans-the engine.
of overspeeding. Explanation.It is believed that the securing parts
Explanation.CAIPS Lflt PL/1-4 refers inspection stay with the engine, but no reference can be
after overspeeding depends upon amount of found to support this.
overspeed.
Q. 52.During engine warm up the mixture should

Q. 48.The most significant effect of stone chips on be at.
a propeller is. A. rich, blades at feather.
A. thrust output of the propeller. B. lean, blades at superfine.
B. structural integrity of the propeller. C. rich, blades at superfine.
C. aerodynamic capability of the propeller. Correct Ans-rich, blades at superfine.
Correct Ans-structural integrity of the propeller. Explanation.A&P Mechanics EA65 states that
Explanation.Cracks are initiated by stone chips etc. engines should not be warmed up with a lean
mixture and you would not do it with the prop in
feather, the engine load would be too great
Q. 49.Ground running an aircraft with a fixed pitch therefore b must be correct.
prop with its tail into wind causes the engine RPM
to.
A. increase. Q. 53.When unfeathering a propeller use.
B. stay the same regardless of wind direction. A. minimum RPM/min throttle.
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C. decrease. B. any RPM min throttle.
C. maximum RPM/min throttle. C. zero boost pressure and actual air pressure is
Correct Ans-minimum RPM/min throttle. used.
Explanation.A correspondent reports that for a Correct Ans-zero boost pressure and actual air
SAAB 340 the power lever is set at ground idle (940 pressure is used.
RPM) and the condition lever at unfeather. Explanation.CAIPs Leaflet EL/3-2 para 9.8.3 refers
to testing on the fine pitch stops and at the same
manifold pressure indicated before the engine was
Q. 54.How is the concentricity of a propeller shaft started (IE zero boost), corrected for.
checked?.
A. Micrometer.
B. Dial Test Indicator (DTI). Q. 58.On propeller securing plates circlips should
C. Ring gauge. be.
Correct Ans-Dial Test Indicator (DTI). A. annealed and the springiness put back into the
Explanation.CAIPs show DTI's checking circlip before it can be used again.
concentricity of crankshafts etc. B. used once only.
C. used again as long as the circlip springs back first
time.
Q. 55.Propeller slip rings should be. Correct Ans-used once only.
A. lubricated with silicon grease. Explanation.Lycoming have issued mandatory
B. lubricated with graphite grease. service bulletin 240S dated 3 Feb 2003 stating that
C. cleaned and left dry. circlips, lockplates shims and retaining rings must
Correct Ans-cleaned and left dry. be replaced at overhaul or removal regardless of
Explanation.CAIPs PL/1-4 para 3.2.8 refers. condition.
Q. 56.A splined hub is found be loose with the. Q. 59.The cause of propeller out-of-track vibration
A. excessive spline wear. is.
B. front cones bottomed against the front end of A. propeller blade angle too large.
the splines. B. static imbalance.
C. retaining nut torque loading too low. C. blade stiffness not exactly matched.
Correct Ans-front cones bottomed against the Correct Ans-blade stiffness not exactly matched.
front end of the splines. Explanation.Vibration caused by blades being out
Explanation.Cones used to centralise hubs on of track means that the blades do not rotate in the
shafts. If they do not seat properly the hub cannot same plane of rotation. Variable blade stiffness
be held firm. See Jeppesen propellers and controls could cause the blades to flex and thus cause the
fig 5-19. blades not to track in the same plane.
Q. 57.When measuring RPM on a supercharged Q. 60.How is blending carried out on an aluminium

engine with variable pitch. propeller blade?.
A. maximum boost pressure and actual air A. By using a course file and peening.
pressure is used. B. By using a needle file and finish with emery
B. engine boost pressure and actual air pressure is cloth.
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used. C. By using a scraper.
Correct Ans-By using a needle file and finish with Explanation.The counterweights are the clue here.
emery cloth. This is a single acting propeller, therefore if the
Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and tank is full the spring must be fully extended to
Controls Page 21 refers. counteract an overspeed condition.
Q. 61.Where would you find information on RPM Q. 64.If a 2 blade prop is placed on a knife edge
and Power ratings?. and it ends up horizontal (blades at 3 and 9 o'clock
A. Painted onto the propeller. positions), it is said to be in balance.
B. Engine Log book. A. vertically.
C. Etched on the Propeller. B. horizontally.
Correct Ans-Engine Log book. C. dynamically.
Explanation.CAIPs leaflet EL/3-2 states that the Correct Ans-horizontally.
reference RPM is recorded in the engine log book Explanation.Jeppersen Aircraft Propellers and
for power assurance checks. Controls Page 20 refers.
Q. 62.During a test on the feathering and un- Q. 65.High Engine Oil pressure may be caused by.
feathering systems, 1) after selecting Feather and
pressing the feather button, it remained pressed A. blocked scavenge filter.
for about 5 seconds then automatically deselected. B. restricted pump operation.
2) When un-feather was selected and the button C. higher oil pressure.
pressed, it remained in for a short period and then Correct Ans-blocked scavenge filter.
autodeselected. These 2 situations would indicate. Explanation.Restriction of flow in the circuit,
assuming the pump is a full flow (gear) type, will
A. both systems are working correctly. give this indication.
B. the Feathering Pump is Unserviceable since the
button did not de-press immediately.
C. there is nothing wrong with the Feathering Q. 66.Which of the following defects is cause for
motor but the Un-Feathering pump is unserv. rejection of wooden propellers?.
Correct Ans-both systems are working correctly. A. An oversize hub or bolthole or elongated bolt
Explanation.system is a hydromatic type propeller holes.
control. The feather/defeather switch is auto B. No protective coating on propeller.
deselected by a pressure switch sensing the C. Solder missing from screw heads securing metal
pressure build up in the hub after the desired tipping.
position has been reached. Correct Ans-An oversize hub or bolthole or
elongated bolt holes.
Explanation.Solder or finish can be replaced
Q. 63.On a Hartzell prop with counterweights, full elongated holes cannot.
oil supply would indicate.
A. on-speed condition.
B. overspeed condition. Q. 67.Inspection of a propeller blade by dye
C. underspeed condition. penetrant inspection is accomplished to detect.
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Correct Ans-overspeed condition. A. cracks.
B. corrosion at the blade tip. A. To support the propeller on the balance knives.
C. torsional stress. B. To mark the propeller blades where weights are
Correct Ans-cracks. to be be attached.

Explanation.Dye penetrant techniques are used to C. To level the balance stand.
detect surface cracks. Correct Ans-To support the propeller on the
balance knives.
Explanation.AC65-12A.
Q. 68.Which of the following is used to correct
horizontal imbalance of a wooden propeller?.
A. Shellac. Q. 72.The application of more protective coating
B. Brass screws. on one blade than another when refinishing a
C. Solder. wood propeller.
Correct Ans-Solder. A. has little or no effect on operating
Explanation.CAIPs state that adding solder to the characteristics.
metal tiping of the blade is the correct method for B. may be necessary to achieve final balancing.
horizontal balance. Brass screws are added for C. should never be done.
vertical imbalance on the lightwieght side of the Correct Ans-may be necessary to achieve final
hub. balancing.
Explanation.NIL.
Q. 69.Which of the following determines oil and

grease specifications for lubrication of propellers?. Q. 73.Apparent engine roughness is often a result
of propeller unbalance. The effect of an
A. Propeller manufacturers. unbalanced propeller will usually be.
B. Engine Manufacturers. A. greater at high RPM.
C. Airframe manufacturers. B. greater at low RPM.
Correct Ans-Propeller manufacturers. C. approximately the same at all speeds.
Explanation.AC65-12A. Correct Ans-greater at high RPM.
Q. 70.What type of imbalance will cause a two-

bladed propeller to have a persistent tendency to Q. 74.Propeller aerodynamic (thrust) imbalance
come to rest in a horizontal position (with the can be largely eliminated by.
blades parallel to the ground) while being checked A. correct blade contouring and angle setting.
on a propeller balance beam?. B. static balancing.
A. Harmonic. C. keeping the propeller blades within the same
B. Vertical. plane of rotation.
C. Horizontal. Correct Ans-correct blade contouring and angle
Correct Ans-Vertical. setting.
Explanation.AC65-12A. Explanation.AC65-12A.
Q. 71.What is the purpose of an arbor used in Q. 75.Propellers exposed to salt spray should be
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balancing a propeller?. flushed with.
A. fresh water. the service manual may recommend on some

B. soapy water. models to.
C. stoddard solvent. A. remove the seals prior to greasing and reinstall

Correct Ans-fresh water. them afterwards.
Explanation.AC65-12A. B. remove one of the two grease nipples for the
blade, and grease the blade through the remaining
nipple.
Q. 76.How can a steel propeller hub be tested for C. pump grease into both grease nipples for the
cracks?. blade simultaneously.
A. By magnetic particle inspection. Correct Ans-remove one of the two grease nipples
B. By anodizing. for the blade, and grease the blade through the
C. By etching. remaining nipple.
Correct Ans-By magnetic particle inspection. Explanation.NIL.
Q. 80.When running-up an engine and testing a

Q. 77.Which of the following defects is cause of newly installed hydromatic propeller, it is
rejection of a wood propeller?. necessary to exercise the propeller by moving the
A. An oversize hub or bolt hole, or elongated bolt governor control through its entire travel several
holes. times to.
B. Solder missing from screw heads securing metal A. remove any entrapped air.
tipping. B. test the maximum RPM setting of the governor.
C. No protective coating on propeller. C. seat the blades fully against the low pitch stop.
Correct Ans-An oversize hub or bolt hole, or Correct Ans-remove any entrapped air.
elongated bolt holes. Explanation.NIL.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B.
Q. 81.What is indicated when the front cone

Q. 78.Longitudinal (fore and aft) clearance of bottoms while installing a propeller?.
constant speed propeller blades or cuffs must be A. Blade angles are incorrect.
at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) between propeller B. Propeller-dome combination is incorrect.
parts and stationary parts of the aircraft. This C. Rear cone should be moved forward.
clearance is with the propeller blades. Correct Ans-Rear cone should be moved forward.
A. at the lowest pitch angle. Explanation.AC65-12A.
B. at take-off pitch (maximum thrust) angle.
C. feathered or in the most critical pitch
configuration. Q. 82.Which of the following statements
Correct Ans-feathered or in the most critical pitch concerning the installation of a new fixed-pitch
configuration. wood propeller is true?.
Explanation.JAR 23. A. If a separate metal hub is used, final track
should be accomplished prior to installing the hub
in the propeller.
Q. 79.When lubricating a Hartzell propeller blade B. NAS close-tolerance bolts should be used to
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with grease, to prevent damage to the blade seals, install the propeller.
C. Inspect the bolts for tightness after the first Q. 86.Maximum taper contact between crankshaft
flight and again after the first 25 hours of flying. and propeller hub is determined by using.
Correct Ans-Inspect the bolts for tightness after A. a micrometer.

the first flight and again after the first 25 hours of B. a surface gauge.
flying. C. bearing blue colour transfer.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. Correct Ans-bearing blue colour transfer.
Explanation.NIL.
Q. 83.If the propeller cone or hub cone seats show

evidence of galling and wear, the most likely cause Q. 87.Propeller blade tracking is the process of
is. determining.
A. the propeller retaining nut was not tight enough A. the plane of rotation of the propeller with
during previous operation. respect to the aircraft longitudinal axis.
B. the front cone was not fully bottomed against B. that the blade angles are within specified
the crankshaft splines during installation. tolerance of each other.
C. the pitch change stops were located incorrectly, C. the positions of the tips of the propeller blades
causing the cone seats to act as the high pitch relative to each other.
stop. Correct Ans-the positions of the tips of the
Correct Ans-the propeller retaining nut was not propeller blades relative to each other.
tight enough during previous operation. Explanation.AC65-12A.
Q. 88.In what position is the constant-speed

Q. 84.On aircraft equiped with hydraulically propeller control placed to check the magnetos?.
operated constant speed propellers, all ignition
and magneto checking is done with the propeller A. Full decrease, low propeller blade pitch angle.
in which position?. B. Full increase, low propeller blade pitch angle.
A. Low RPM. C. Full increase, high propeller blade pitch angle.
B. High pitch range. Correct Ans-Full increase, low propeller blade pitch
C. High RPM. angle.
Correct Ans-High RPM. Explanation.AC65-12A.
Q. 89.If a flanged propeller shaft has dowel pins.

Q. 85.Oil leakage around the rear cone of a
hydromatic propeller usually indicates a defective. A. the propeller can be installed in only one
position.
A. spider-shaft oil seal. B. check carefully for front cone bottoming against
B. piston gasket. the pins.
C. dome-barrel oil seal. C. install the propeller so that the blades are
Correct Ans-spider-shaft oil seal. positioned for hand propping.
Explanation.NIL. Correct Ans-the propeller can be installed in only
one position.
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Explanation.NIL.
Q. 90.Repairs of aluminium alloy adjustable pitch

propellers are not permitted to be made on the. Q. 94.Minor surface damage located in a
A. face. repairable area, but not on the leading or trailing
B. shank. edges of composite blades, may be repaired by.
C. back. A. filing with a riffle file.
Correct Ans-shank. B. sanding and applying a proper filler.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. C. filing with a half round or flat file.
Correct Ans-sanding and applying a proper filler.
Explanation.NIL.
Q. 91.Which of the following methods is used to
straighten a bent aluminium propeller blade that is
within repairable limits?. Q. 95.After removal of aluminium blade damage,
A. Either hot or cold straightening, depending on the affected surface should be polished with.
the location and severity of damage. A. fine steel wool.
B. Cold straightening only. B. very fine sandpaper.
C. Careful heating to accomplish straightening, C. powdered soapstone.
followed by heat treatment to store original Correct Ans-very fine sandpaper.
strength. Explanation.AC43.13-1B.
Correct Ans-Cold straightening only.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B.
Q. 96.When preparing a propeller blade for
inspection it should be cleaned with.
Q. 92.It is important that nicks in aluminium alloy A. mild soap and water.
propeller blades be repaired as soon as possible in B. steel wool.
order to. C. methyl ethyl ketone.
A. maintain equal aerodynamic characteristics Correct Ans-mild soap and water.
between blades. Explanation.AC65-12A.
B. eliminate stress concentration points.
C. equalize the centrifugal loads between the
blades. Q. 97.What method would you use to inspect an
Correct Ans-eliminate stress concentration points. aluminium propeller blade when a crack is
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. suspected?.
A. Dye penetrant inspection.
B. Magnetic particle inspection.
Q. 93.Minor surface damage located in a C. A bright light and magnifying glass.
repairable area, but not on the leading or trailing Correct Ans-Dye penetrant inspection.
edges of aluminium blades, may be repaired by Explanation.AC43.13-1B.
first.
A. filing with a half round or flat file.
B. sanding and applying a proper filler. Q. 98.Removal of propeller blade tips within the
C. filing with a riffle file. Type Certificate Data Sheet limits to correct a
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Correct Ans-filing with a riffle file. defect is.
A. a major repair. C. aircraft Maintenance Manual.

B. permitted under the privileges and limitations of Correct Ans-aircraft Maintenance Manual.
a category B1 licence. Explanation.NIL.

C. a major modification.
Correct Ans-a major repair.
Explanation.NIL. Q. 3.When storing wooden propellers.
A. store in a dry well ventilated and illuminated
location.
Q. 99.Which of the following generally renders an B. store in a horizontal position.
aluminium alloy propeller unrepairable?. C. wrap in greaseproof paper.
A. A transverse crack of any size. Correct Ans-store in a horizontal position.
B. Any slag inclusions or cold shuts. Explanation.Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 12-
C. Any repairs that would require shortening and 54 refers.
re-contouring of blades.
Correct Ans-A transverse crack of any size.
Explanation.AC43.13-1B. Q. 4.A wooden propeller should be stored.
A. a dry and well ventilated area.
B. in a room with high humidity to stop it drying
Q. 100.What is the acceptable amount of cushion and cracking.
in a governor control lever?. C. a warm but light storeroom.
A. 1/8 inch. Correct Ans-a dry and well ventilated area.
B. 3/8 inch. Explanation.A&P Technician Powerplant textbook
C. 1/4 inch. 12-54.
Correct Ans-1/8 inch.
Explanation.NIL.
Q. 5.A wooden propeller in storage.
A. should not be wrapped at-all.
B. should be wrapped tightly.
17.7 Propeller Storage and Preservation. C. should be wrapped loosely.
Correct Ans-should not be wrapped at-all.
Explanation.A&P Technician Powerplant textbook
12-54.
Q. 1.Rubber components should be stored in.
A. the dark.
B. natural light. Q. 6.A VP propeller mechanism, for storage for
C. flouresent light. long periods should.
Correct Ans-the dark. A. should be completely emptied and dried.
Explanation.NIL. B. be filled with special inhibiting oil to prevent
condensation and corrosion.
C. be filled with the normal operating oil to
Q. 2.The maximum storage periods for installed prevent condensation and corrosion.
propellers are detailed in the. Correct Ans-should be completely emptied and
A. propeller overhaul and repair manual. dried.
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17.5 Propeller Ice Protection. Q. 5.Insulation checks on propeller electrical

heating elements should be carried out frequently

Q. 2.Propeller anti-icing may be achieved by.

Controls Page 126 refers.

Q. 9.Propeller blades are de-iced by. C. a cyclic timer.

controlled by. C. visually checking for ice on the blades.

Correct Ans-checking the torque meter for Correct Ans-Isopropyl alcohol.

Explanation.Disturbed airflow due to ice will

Q. 18.Proper operation of electric deicing boots on

C. Isopropyl alcohol. have.

A. no repairs. Explanation.Must be composite specialist

Q. 13.What position should the blades be when

A. is due to the crankshaft at intermittent power

propeller is. B. is due to the lead lag of the propeller compared

Explanation.Jepperson Powerplant Page 2-16

Q. 34.Removal of material from the propeller

A. clinometer. diameter is called.

Q. 32.With a propeller defect, the frequency of

Explanation.Jepperson Aircraft Propellers and

Q. 42.How is the efficiency of a turbo prop engine

Q. 40.The power output of a turboprop engine is

Explanation.Crack check before re-protection. B. return propeller for overhaul.

C. remove propeller for inspection. Correct Ans-decrease.

Q. 46.Indentations to the blade face are measured.

Q. 52.During engine warm up the mixture should

C. decrease. B. any RPM min throttle.

Q. 57.When measuring RPM on a supercharged Q. 60.How is blending carried out on an aluminium

used. C. By using a scraper.

Correct Ans-overspeed condition. A. cracks.

Correct Ans-cracks. to be be attached.

Q. 69.Which of the following determines oil and

Q. 70.What type of imbalance will cause a two-

balancing a propeller?. flushed with.

A. fresh water. the service manual may recommend on some

C. stoddard solvent. A. remove the seals prior to greasing and reinstall

Q. 80.When running-up an engine and testing a

Q. 81.What is indicated when the front cone

Correct Ans-Inspect the bolts for tightness after A. a micrometer.

Q. 83.If the propeller cone or hub cone seats show

Q. 88.In what position is the constant-speed

Q. 89.If a flanged propeller shaft has dowel pins.

Q. 90.Repairs of aluminium alloy adjustable pitch

Correct Ans-filing with a riffle file. defect is.

A. a major repair. C. aircraft Maintenance Manual.

a category B1 licence. Explanation.NIL.

B. Airworthiness Notices. Explanation.NIL.

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