BAUDU

Question 1

For a right handed variable pitch propeller the stern always moves to?

Answer 1

Starboard

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Question 2

For a left hand variable pitch propeller the stern always moves to?

Answer 2

Port

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Question 3

Most ships with a single, controllable pitch shaft line normally have a LEFT handed propeller to gain the same turning effect as a right handed fixed pitch propeller in reverse motion.

Answer 3

TRUE

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Question 4

A main advantage of controllable pitch propeller is

Answer 4

fast changes of speed can be reliably obtained, with no risk of starter problems or clutch lag, and no need to engage inverter. p. 56