Propeller Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Propeller pitch
A
The distance the propeller travels in a solid medium
2
Q
Pitch ratio
A
The mean pitch divided by the diameter of the propeller
3
Q
Skew
A
Twisting of propeller blade
4
Q
Leading edge
A
The edge of the propeller blade adjacent to the forward end of the hub
5
Q
Trailing edge
A
The edge of the propeller blade opposite the leading edge
6
Q
Blade face
A
The pressure side, pitch side and after side of the blade
7
Q
Root
A
The part of the propeller blade closest to the centre
8
Q
Hub/boss
A
The solid cylinder which all propeller blades are attached to
9
Q
Blade area
A
Ratio of the total area of the propeller disc
