AVTN209N: Aircraft Propellers

Class Program
Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Credits 3

A student must have completed all FAA General Section courses or possess an FAA Airframe Certificate to be eligible to take these courses.

This course is a study of the physical laws and design characteristics governing propeller operation. Students receive instruction on propeller theory and maintenance, propeller control system components, types of propellers and propeller installations, identification and selection of propeller lubricants, inspecting, servicing and repairing of fixed pitch, constant speed and feathering propellers, propeller governing systems, propeller synchronizing and ice control systems.