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Readings in the sources

6 short readings for PP-M, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

  • FAA-H-8083-32B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant

  1. Propeller theory and operation K1, K2, S9

    For the test: Propeller theory and operation; types and blade design; range of operation

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 7: Fixed-Pitch Propeller · Controllable-Pitch Propeller · Constant-Speed Propellers · Metal Fixed-Pitch Propellers · Fixed-Pitch Wooden Propellers

  2. Pitch control K3, K4, S4, S8

    For the test: Pitch control; constant-speed and governor theory; blade angle; governor adjustment

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 7: Propeller Governor · Governor Mechanism · Governor System Operation · Setting the Propeller Governor · Checking & Adjusting Propeller Blade Angles

  3. Reverse and beta range K5

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 7: Reverse-Pitch Propellers

  4. Servicing, maintenance and inspection K6, K7, S1, S6, S10

    For the test: Servicing, maintenance and inspection; removal and installation; lubrication; 100-hour inspection and airworthiness determination

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 7: Propeller Inspection & Maintenance · Aluminum Propeller Inspection · Wood Propeller Inspection · Composite Propeller Inspection · Cleaning Propeller Blades

  5. Synchronization; ice control systems K9, K10, S12

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 7: Propeller Synchronization & Synchrophasing · Ice Control Systems

  6. Static tracking S2, S3, S7

    For the test: Static tracking; condition and airworthiness inspection; balancing a fixed-pitch propeller

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 7: Blade Tracking · Metal Propeller Inspection

Source: FAA-H-8083-32B, propellers chapter. Public domain. Pointers only.

Chapter and section verified against FAA-H-8083-32B, 2023 edition, on 28 August 2026. Page numbers are deliberately not cited: they move between printings, and a citation that rots silently is worse than a coarser one that stays true. Checked by our handbook citation check against our index of the handbook's chapters and sections.

Elements The ACS asks for Where in FAA-H-8083-32B Read it for
K1, K2, S9 Propeller theory and operation; types and blade design; range of operation Ch. 7 — Fixed-Pitch Propeller; Controllable-Pitch Propeller; Constant-Speed Propellers; Metal Fixed-Pitch Propellers; Fixed-Pitch Wooden Propellers Why blade angle varies along the blade
K3, K4, S4, S8 Pitch control; constant-speed and governor theory; blade angle; governor adjustment Ch. 7 — Propeller Governor; Governor Mechanism; Governor System Operation; Setting the Propeller Governor; Checking & Adjusting Propeller Blade Angles It is an oil-pressure problem. PP-M Concepts §2
K5 Reverse and beta range Ch. 7 — Reverse-Pitch Propellers Turbine; knowledge only
K6, K7, S1, S6, S10 Servicing, maintenance and inspection; removal and installation; lubrication; 100-hour inspection and airworthiness determination Ch. 7 — Propeller Inspection & Maintenance; Aluminum Propeller Inspection; Wood Propeller Inspection; Composite Propeller Inspection; Cleaning Propeller Blades —
K8, S11 Propeller TCDS, specifications and listings; acceptable minor alterations — A propeller has its own type certificate — or, if old enough, a specification instead. PP-M Concepts §3
K9, K10, S12 Synchronization; ice control systems Ch. 7 — Propeller Synchronization & Synchrophasing; Ice Control Systems —
S2, S3, S7 Static tracking; condition and airworthiness inspection; balancing a fixed-pitch propeller Ch. 7 — Blade Tracking; Metal Propeller Inspection PP-M Concepts §4
S5 Minor repair to a metal blade Ch. 7 — Metal Propeller Inspection PP-M Concepts §3 — unforgiving limits
R1, R2 Ground operation; propeller maintenance and inspection Ch. 7 — Propeller Inspection & Maintenance PP-M Concepts §1

The operative sources

  • The propeller TCDS — its own limits, its own approved alterations, independent of the engine and airframe.
  • The propeller manufacturer's manual for blade repair limits, blade angle stations, lubrication and overhaul intervals.

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