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There are two things to consider in balancing a prop; mass balance and
aerodynamic balance. You can static balance a prop, but if the mass distribution is not symmetrical, there will always be a V^2/r unbalance. If the blades are not symmetrical in chord and pitch at each station, there will be a force unbalance that will cause a whirl of the engine on its mounts. This cannot be taken out with mass additions. |
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