Propeller Owner’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION
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Rev. 2 Jun/12
Overhaul ....................... The periodic disassembly, inspection,
repair, refinish, and reassembly of
a propeller assembly to maintain
airworthiness.
Overspeed .................... Condition in which the RPM of
the propeller or engine exceeds
predetermined maximum limits;
the condition in which the engine
(propeller) RPM is higher than the
RPM selected by the pilot through the
propeller control lever.
Overspeed Damage ..... Damage that occurs when the
propeller hub assembly rotates at
a speed greater than the maximum
limit for which it is designed.
Pitch .............................. Same as “Blade Angle” for constant
speed propellers.
Pitting ............................ Formation of a number of small,
irregularly shaped cavities in surface
material caused by corrosion or wear.
Propeller Critical Part .... A part on the propeller whose primary
failure can result in a hazardous
propeller effect, as determined by the
safety analysis required by Title 14
CFR section 35.15.
Propeller Repair Station ..... A repair facility that is appropriately
licensed and approved by their local
aviation authority.
Scratch ......................... Same as “Nick”.
Single Acting ................. Hydraulically actuated propeller
which utilizes a single oil supply for
pitch control.
Synchronizing ............... Adjusting the RPM of all the
propellers of a multi-engine aircraft to
the same RPM.
Term
Definition
Summary of Contents for HC-D2MV20-3 Series
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