Turboprop

Question 1

Where do you find turboprop engines?

Answer 1

Large, four-engine transports, small single and twin engine aircraft

Question 2

In turboprop, the _____ ______ control and the _____ _____ are connected and operate in coordination with each other.

Answer 2

turboprop fuel control, and propeller governor.

Question 3

2 types of propeller control system:

Answer 3

ground and flight operation

Question 4

For flight operation, the propeller blade angle and fuel flow for any given power lever setting are governed ________, according to a predetermined schedule.

Answer 4

AUTOMATICALLY

Question 5

In ground operation/beta range, the propeller blade angle is not governed by the propeller governor but controlled by ______ _______ POSITION.

Answer 5

POWER LEVER

Question 6

Turboprop engine turn at much higher speed and they need _____ ______ assembly.

Answer 6

reduction gear assembly

Question 7

combination of turboprop engine’s reduction gear assembly and propeller

Answer 7

power section

Question 8

Thrust changes changes in turboprop engines are accomplished by changes in ______ ______.

Answer 8

propeller pitch

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

Constant

Question 10

Garret engine, how may levers on the flight deck?

Answer 10

2