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Propeller Control Tension Adjustment


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Is there any type of tension adjustment for the propeller control in the cockpit?  Kind of like the throttle friction lock?  I noticed on a recent flight that the propeller gradually increases in RPM during flight and I was able to watch the prop control knob rotating clockwise.  That's obviously not supposed to happen, so what is the fix?

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While you are at it…

Check the age and hours on the prop control….

They typically get replaced at engine OH…

If your controls have 6k hours on them… they can fail without much warning…

It is harder to go around when the prop is stuck at something less than full rpm… 

 

PP thoughts for your consideration only…

Best regards,

-a-

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While you are at it…
Check the age and hours on the prop control….
They typically get replaced at engine OH…
If your controls have 6k hours on them… they can fail without much warning…
It is harder to go around when the prop is stuck at something less than full rpm… 
 
PP thoughts for your consideration only…
Best regards,
-a-

Plane has about 3500 TT. Engine is just over 1100. Prop about 200.


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