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reversible-pitch propeller
Definição1
An aircraft propeller whose blades can be moved to a pitch angle that produces reverse thrust. Reversible-pitch propellers are used to decrease the lenght of the landing roll needed by the airplane.
Fonte1
CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 4th ed. Newcastle: ASA, 2006.
Definição2
A propeller which may be angled so as to produce reverse thrust, thus reducing the landing roll.
Fonte2
MULTILINGUAL aeronautical dictionary, or, dictionary aeronautique multilingue: english, french, spanish, dutch, greek, italian,portuguese, turkish. London, England: Technical Editing and reproduction Ltd, 1980. xx, 876 p. ISBN 92835016667
Definição3
A propeller which allows the aircraft to be propelled backwards when taxiing.
Fonte3
CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
Subárea1
Aircraft Structure
Related Term
variable pitch propeller
Variante
reversible pitch propeller
Português
hélice de passo reversível