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Feathering propeller (feathered)

Definitions

  • A controllable pitch propeller with a pitch range sufficient to allow the blades to be turned parallel to the line of flight to reduce drag and prevent further damage to an engine that has been shut down after a malfunction.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021