Description
Fundamentals of propeller design, function and construction. Skill development in inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers and governing systems. Instruction in removal, balancing, installation of propellers, and safety procedures are also addressed.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to: inspect, check, service, and repair propeller synchronizing systems, ice control systems, fixed-pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers and propeller governing systems; identify and select propeller lubricants; balance propellers; repair propeller control system components; install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers; repair aluminum alloy propeller blades; and demonstrate safety procedures.
32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours
Prerequisite: Determined by US Aviation Academy.