propeller governor — A device that keeps the propeller speed constant irrespective of the forward speed and power. The governor is usually centrifugal and keeps the shuttle valve oscillating about the null position feeding oil to change the propeller pitch and thus… … Aviation dictionary
Propeller — A propeller is essentially a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle such as an aircraft, ship, or submarine through a mass such as water or air, by rotating two or more twisted… … Wikipedia
Constant speed propeller — Cutaway constant speed propeller hub … Wikipedia
Woodward Governor Company — Infobox Company company name = Woodward Governor Company company company type = Public (nasdaq2|wgov) company slogan = foundation = 1870 location = Fort Collins, CO key people = Thomas A. Gendron, President and CEO industry = Aerospace, Aircraft… … Wikipedia
Controllable pitch propeller — A controllable pitch propeller (CPP) or variable pitch propeller is a type of propeller with blades that can be rotated around their long axis to change their pitch. If the pitch can be set to negative values, the reversible propeller can also… … Wikipedia
overspeed governor — A device to protect the engine against overspeeding. The servofuel is bled off when the governed engine speed is reached. The two types of governors are centrifugal and hydromechanical. The illustration shows the propeller governor for an oil… … Aviation dictionary
constant-speed propeller — A propeller in which the pitch is adjusted automatically, so that the propeller revolves at a given rate dictated by the pilot and remains at that rate irrespective of maneuvers or throttle position. The pitch of the propeller is altered suitably … Aviation dictionary
centrifugal governor — A governor that uses the centrifugal pressure to govern system output. Centrifugal governors are used in fuel and lubrication systems and for controlling engine RPM. The illustration shows a centrifugal governor in underspeed, overspeed, and on… … Aviation dictionary
controllable-pitch propeller — A propeller whose pitch can be altered by the pilot in flight. Unlike in a constant speed propeller, where the governor automatically controls the pitch, here the pilot carries out the pitch adjustments. Takeoff is made with a low blade angle, so … Aviation dictionary
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