Question 52Navigation Problems
70% to passIf the pitch of the propeller is 26.7 feet, and the revolutions per day are 131,717, calculate the day's run allowing 4% negative slip.
A
649.4 miles
B
601.6 miles
C
555.2 miles
D
578.4 miles
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 601.6 miles. To calculate the day's run, we need to use the formula: Day's Run = (Propeller Pitch x RPD x (1 - Slip)) / 5,280, where Slip is the percentage of negative slip. Given: - Propeller Pitch = 26.7 feet - Revolutions per Day (RPD) = 131,717 - Negative Slip = 4% Plugging in the values: Day's Run = (26.7 feet x 131,717 RPD x (1 - 0.04)) / 5,280 Day's Run = (26.7 x 131,717 x 0.96) / 5,280 Day's Run = 601.6 miles The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the calculation using the given information and the formula for determining the day's run.
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