Users of Airmaster CS Propellers

[skippydiesel]

Hi to all users of Airmaster Constant Speed Propellers,

 

Aside from benefiting from other more experienced users feedback/tips, I would like to address what I see as an operational anomalie in my unit, namely the failure to maintain an Auto Cruise constant prop speed.

[skippydiesel]

Whaaaat! No Airmaster users in the whole Forum????😈

[Area-51]

The constant speed auto function is only functional while in Auto mode Hold selected between 5700max and 4000min on a 9XX motor.Pg47 POH.

 

Auto Hold will return to last Hold speed setting until power off reset to Cruise at next power on. Manual adjust of Auto Hold speed is only affected via manual pitch adjust switch while both Auto and Hold are selected simultaneously.

 

Section 9.2 Indications - LED signal colours and interpretations. Pg48/49

 

Section 9.3.8 Loss of Speed Signal - Failure of controller to drive pitch control. No LED fault indication at AC200. Pg 52

 

ANNEX B AC200 Controller, Sensor Brush Cable Pin Outs - Pin #1 Speed Signal Input, magnetic sensor. Orange/White. Pg70

 

Check you speed sensor circuit for loose or dirty connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Airmaster & VP Props.pdf

[skippydiesel]

Thanks Area - 51.

 

Problem (if its not the operator) is likly a tad more complex. May require controller be returned to Airmaster.😈

 

 

[skippydiesel]

Woweeeeee!!!!!!! 

 

Other than  Aera-51 (who has yet to fly/experience his) there is not an Airmaster user, anywhere in the Forum. Here was me thinking they were a popular (if expensive) brand.😈

[facthunter]

You don't really need one unless you cruise well above 120 knots and can afford one and use it properly.  Nev

[Area-51]

2 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

Woweeeeee!!!!!!! 

 

Other than  Aera-51 (who has yet to fly/experience his) there is not an Airmaster user, anywhere in the Forum. Here was me thinking they were a popular (if expensive) brand.😈

It requires a CS endorsement; not something everybody flying either GA or RA will readily have. The Airmaster works quite well on STOL aircraft when using fat blades; all be it pitch change happens much more rapidly than on something like a Sling.

 

Perhaps try a SeaRay forum...

Edited November 22 by Area-51

[skippydiesel]

4 hours ago, Area-51 said:

It requires a CS endorsement; not something everybody flying either GA or RA will readily have. The Airmaster works quite well on STOL aircraft when using fat blades; all be it pitch change happens much more rapidly than on something like a Sling.

 

Perhaps try a SeaRay forum...

I can't be that special - surely every GA man & his dog has a CS endorsement 😈

[Area-51]

3 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

I can't be that special - surely every GA man & his dog has a CS endorsement 😈

No; they do not; just like not everyone flying has a CTA or RU endorsement... And if anyone thinks it is that simple to operate a CSU competently without training, the word "sorry" will not cut it when the engine in the rental aircraft chucks a rod because somebody did not know how to operate the design feature correctly.

[skippydiesel]

9 hours ago, Area-51 said:

No; they do not; just like not everyone flying has a CTA or RU endorsement... And if anyone thinks it is that simple to operate a CSU competently without training, the word "sorry" will not cut it when the engine in the rental aircraft chucks a rod because somebody did not know how to operate the design feature correctly.

Just joking Area-51😈