Gearbox:
The AE300 is equipped with a gearbox to reduce RPM from the 3880 RPM maximum of the engine to
2300 RPM at the propeller. The reduction ratio of the gearbox is 1.69:1. The figure shows the gearbox
case and the gearbox case cape of the disassembled gearbox.
The gearbox contains three gears. The gearbox housing itself is casted, while the gears are forged
steel.
The governor is attached to the top of the gearbox and controls the pitch of the propeller.
Fig. 01 - 6 Gearbox
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