Methods and systems for starting propeller-driven devices

Details Methods and systems for starting propeller-driven devices Methods and systems for starting propeller-driven devices

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Swiatek, Rob (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft power plants

C416S002000, C416S062000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10976566

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for starting propeller driven aircraft and other devices are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a removable fixture that is coupled to the propeller and has at least one portion exposed to a flowstream to rotate the propeller during engine start-up. The fixture is configured to separate from the propeller after the engine begins to turn over (e.g., after the engine starts and/or rotates above a threshold rate). Accordingly, the system can include a releasable link between the fixture and the propeller.

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