What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
A
Propeller efficiency is increased.
B
Propeller efficiency is decreased.✓ Correct Answer
C
Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency.
Explanation
High density altitude means thinner air. As PHAK Ch. 11 explains, a propeller produces thrust by acting on a mass of air, so in less dense air it has less air to bite and its efficiency decreases, along with engine/motor output and lift. Density altitude therefore does affect propeller efficiency, and high density altitude never increases it.
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