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PITCH CHANGE RANGE [3 records]

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Record 1 2008-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Although some older adjustable-pitch propellers could only be adjusted on the ground, most modern adjustable-pitch propellers are designed so that you can change the propeller pitch in flight. The first adjustable-pitch propeller systems provided only two pitch settings, a low-pitch setting and a high-pitch setting. Today, however, nearly all adjustable-pitch propeller systems are capable of a range of pitch settings.

Key term(s)
  • low pitch setting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Calage petit pas adapté à une faible vitesse et une rapide rotation, idéal pour le décollage ou le remorquage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Automatically controlled two-bladed propeller.... Designated the Variostat HO-V62A, it is designed for engines up to 100HP... It is automatically protected against overspeed in all flight conditions and maintains constant speed from take-off onwards. All adjustments within the variable-pitch range can be made without the use of a control lever or selector in the cockpit. The pitch change mechanism has its own oil system.... Four adjustments are possible on the ground : fine pitch, coarse pitch, maximum rpm and rpm for reversion to fine pitch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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