Originally Posted by
JasonAirBourne
Hi guys,
I have read on other forums that most GA single engine aeroplanes props would revert to fine pitch, is this the case with 182s??
cheers
Depends on what kind of failures you are referring to.
For the 182 (and most singles) the loss of oil pressure would cause it to go to fine pitch, and a failure of the speeder springs in the CSU would cause it to go to coarse pitch.
Multi engine pistons generally work in the reverse (I'm not exactly sure why, but assume it has something to do with the feathering function).