The Importance Of Propeller Governor Maintenance

By Sarah King


Many people are afraid of traveling in planes. This is because the survival rate of surviving a plane crash is very low, most accidents have even no survivors. Therefore, the aircraft must be heavily checked by mechanics in order to lessen plane accidents. Doing propeller governor maintenance and on each part of the aircraft should not be neglected and should be deemed important by every owner and mechanic.

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.

A propeller governor helps in the angling of blades of propellers. During the cruise, decreasing the RPM is also decreasing the fuel consumption of this machine. Therefore, properly maintaining this component of their engines will surely result in having savings for the company.

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.

Owners should have a full comprehension of a manual given to them during the purchasing planes. Manufacturers have difference on how they build their own machines. Therefore, familiarizing should be prioritized instead to know the specifications. Mentioned, as well, on the manual are the stations that give your machine the proper care and fix. Such stations have abided in the regulations of 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.

When cleaning the propeller, do not hose down the component. Use oily rags to get rid of stains on the component. It should be done before and after the flight and as regularly as possible it could be especially when flying 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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