mercredi 27 juin 2018

Propeller Governor Maintenance Is Vital In Having A Safe Flight

By Sarah King


Many individuals have the fear of flying. This is due to the low survival rate of plane crash accidents, actually, most plane accidents have zero survivors. This is why it is vital to have the aircraft checked regularly by experts who have full knowledge of lessening flight mishaps. Conducting a propeller governor maintenance should be done meticulously as doing a maintenance check on the other components of your machine.

Pilots maneuver their plane with the help of a blue control lever located in front of them. This lever allows the pilots to control the speed of the pitch of the propeller blades. Controlling the pitch is essential since it can help these professionals go through strong winds and sudden weather changes.

From the moment the plane takes off the ground until it touches it again, the propeller does not operate on the same RPM. The pilot would need to maximize the RPM in order to have a proper take off. To maintain altitude, the pilot will do the necessary adjustments that is suitable for cruising.

The adjustment of angles of the blades is done with the help of the propeller governor. During altitude cruising the speed gets to be minimized, and thus, only a small amount of fuel is being utilized. Therefore, its maintenance is not just for owners to have a successful flight but also for owners to have savings.

This component is responsible for the transfer of oil to and from the hubs in the propellers which is vital in acquiring the appropriate speed and pitch. This part senses the change in the speed and angling of the blades. With all the aforementioned vital contributions of this component, one should take heed the following points on how to maintain a propeller and its components properly.

For owners of this machine, they should read and respect the manual that is provided to them. Each plane is made differently by its manufacturer. Therefore, they should familiarize themselves of every important note mentioned in the manual. Also, in that manual, is stated the stations that can give the owners quality service and repair which are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Owners should also be diligent in visually checking the mechanism. Check for dents, nicks, bruises, scratches, and erosion that when left unattended it may result in damages on the aircraft that can be hard to fix. Pilots should seek the help of a mechanic that is licensed by FAA in order for the mechanic to apply the necessary fix for pilots to have a safe flight while eradicating major issues that may arise from neglecting minor issues.

Owners should never clean the propeller by hosing it down with water. Rags dampened with oil are enough in getting rid of any residue on the surface. Scrubbing the surfaces must be done before and after each flight, and must be done in a regular basis, especially when the aircraft is traveling near salt water bodies.

The services of a licensed professional should not be acquired only during fixes. Their expertise should be heeded even on taking care of this machine. Taking care of this machine is properly done by covering all the aspects of this machine, thereby every functioning part. This should be practiced annually. When your passengers know the plane is properly taken care of, they will be at ease and you also not have to spend on costs that are unnecessary.




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