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With a constant-speed propeller, which control sets power output and which sets rpm?

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  1. Throttle sets rpm, prop control sets power
  2. Throttle sets power, prop control sets rpm
  3. Mixture sets rpm, throttle sets blade angle

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References

  1. PHAK ch 7, Aircraft Systems (FAA-H-8083-25C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/09_phak_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 12, Transition to Complex Airplanes (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/13_afh_ch12.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. PHAK ch 7, Aircraft Systems (FAA-H-8083-25C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/09_phak_ch7.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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