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An aircraft is equipped with a constant speed propeller. How does the pilot normally control propeller RPM?
In an aircraft with a constant speed propeller, the pilot uses a dedicated propeller control lever (often colored blue) to set the desired engine RPM. The prope
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Question: An aircraft is equipped with a constant speed propeller. How does the pilot normally control propeller RPM?
Answer options:
- By adjusting the throttle setting
- By moving the mixture control ✅ By adjusting the propeller control lever (blue lever)
- Propeller RPM is automatically controlled by the engine
Correct answer: By adjusting the propeller control lever (blue lever)
Explanation: In an aircraft with a constant speed propeller, the pilot uses a dedicated propeller control lever (often colored blue) to set the desired engine RPM. The propeller governor then automatically adjusts blade pitch to maintain this RPM as engine load changes.
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