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It's function is to lower the propellers speed and make it more controllable.
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Do airplane have reverse gear?
Not in the conventional sense, but some turbine aircraft can reverse the propeller thrust while on the ground.
What materials are airplanes transmission gear made out of?
Most piston driven planes are a direct drive, some have a gear reduction between the engine and propeller. But no transmissions that I know of.
Why does a turboprop engine need a gear box?
Because the propeller would turn at excessive RPMS if it were coupled directly. If a propeller reaches supersonic speeds, it actually impedes the aircraft.
Does a ship have transmission to run the propeller?
Some ships do. It is called a reduction gear and takes power from the engine and transmits it to the shaft and propeller. Other ships use direct drive, electric motors, steam or other schemes to power the propeller.
What is the definition of a complex type aircraft?
A "complex aircraft" is an aircraft which has a constant-speed propeller and/or retractable landing gear. The FAA requires pilots to attain the "complex aircraft" license endorsement before they are permitted to act as "Pilot in command" for such aircraft.
Do a small airplane used a automatic transmission?
They use a fixed, gear reduction transmission which reduces the number of rotations of the propeller from the number of rotations of the crankshift. The pilot doesn't do any shifting.
What has the author Jocelyn I Pritchard written?
Jocelyn I. Pritchard has written: 'Sensitivity analysis and optimization of nodal point placement for vibration reduction' -- subject(s): Structural dynamics 'An overview of landing gear dynamics' -- subject(s): Landing gear, Aircraft landing, Aircraft brakes, Surveys, Dynamic characteristics, Structural vibration
Function of mechanical downlock indicator?
The function of a mechanical downlock indicator used on an aircraft's landing gear enables the pilot to have a visual indication that the landing gear is down and locked, which means that the aircraft can land safety. Normally, the indication on the cockpit is via 3 green lights near the landing gear control handle. There is a pair of electrical contacts that closes when the aircraft's landing gear extends to an angle that is beyond the over-centre of the linkages which then completes an electrical path to light up the landing gear control handle's green light to indicate gears down and locked.
What is OSGR starter means?
Its an abbreviation for "offset gear reduction", another type of starter is PMGR or "permanent magnet gear reduction"
Where is landing gear actuator located in aircraft?
On the Landing gear
What is the purpose of reduction gear?
To increase torque.
How do you determine the size of a reduction gear box?
You can determine the circumference of a reduction gear box by multiplying its diameter by pi. This is because its outer portion is a circle.
