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On most single-engine light aircraft prop installations, oil pressure from the prop governor usually increases the blade pitch, but centrifugal forces and aerodynamic pitching moments decrease blade angle

a. true
b. false

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Final answer:

In most single-engine light aircraft prop installations, oil pressure from the prop governor decreases the blade pitch.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement in the question is false.

In most single-engine light aircraft prop installations, the oil pressure from the prop governor decreases the blade pitch.

The prop governor functions to regulate the engine RPM and ensure that the propeller operates within its recommended limits. When the oil pressure increases, the prop governor adjusts the pitch of the propeller blades to decrease the angle. This allows the propeller to maintain the desired RPM and provides efficient power output.

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