Pitch angle (helicopter rotor blade)

The angle between the chord line of a rotor blade and the reference plane of the main rotor hub, or the plane of rotation of the rotor.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — General, p. G-8

Also defined in 3 more sources

The angle between the chord line of a propeller blade and the plane of rotation.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — General, p. G-8

The angle between the chordline of a propeller blade and the plane of rotation. See blade angle.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant, p. G-20

The angle between the chord line of the rotor blade and the reference plane of the main rotor hub or the rotor plane of rotation.

Helicopter Flying Handbook, p. G-4