Figure 8-1.-Four types of turboprop aircraft.
These changes occur through coordination
inlet temperature and a corresponding increase in
between the propeller governor and the turboprop
energy available at the turbine. The turbine
engine fuel control. Together they establish the
absorbs more energy and sends it to the propeller
correct combination of rpm, fuel flow, and
in the form of torque. The propeller, in order to
propeller blade angle to create the propeller thrust
absorb the increased torque, increases blade angle
required to provide the requested power.
to maintain constant engine rpm.
8-2