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Old February 7th 07, 02:13 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Mxsmanic
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Default Windmilling and electrical power

If a prop is feathered and an engine is shut down, will the engine
windmill at all?

I assume that a windmilling prop still turns the engine (i.e., no
clutch disconnects it from the engine, at least on a piston
powerplant). If so, can windmilling drive an alternator enough to
provide useful electrical power?

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