Which data sheet specifies which propellers may be installed on the aircraft?

Which data sheet specifies which propellers may be installed on the aircraft?

• A. The aircraft TCDS specifies which propellers are approved for installation.
• B. The propeller TCDS.
• C. The engine TCDS.
• D. The airframe maintenance manual.

Answer: (B)

Type Certificate Data Sheets determine what can be installed on an aircraft. For propellers, the propeller’s TCDS lists the specific propeller models that are approved for use on that airframe (and the compatible engine combinations), along with any installation limits or conditions. That means to know which propellers may be installed, you consult the propeller’s TCDS. The aircraft’s own TCDS, engine TCDS, or the airframe maintenance manual don’t provide the definitive list of eligible propellers in the same way. Always verify against the propeller’s TCDS (and any applicable supplemental type certificates) to ensure a permitted installation.

Type Certificate Data Sheets determine what can be installed on an aircraft. For propellers, the propeller’s TCDS lists the specific propeller models that are approved for use on that airframe (and the compatible engine combinations), along with any installation limits or conditions. That means to know which propellers may be installed, you consult the propeller’s TCDS. The aircraft’s own TCDS, engine TCDS, or the airframe maintenance manual don’t provide the definitive list of eligible propellers in the same way. Always verify against the propeller’s TCDS (and any applicable supplemental type certificates) to ensure a permitted installation.