Propeller synchronization

Some aircraft provide a visual indicator of propeller synchronization in the cockpit.

Prop sychrophase acts much like a synchronizer to precisely match r.p.m., but the synchrophaser goes one step further.

A synchrophaser is also commonly referred to as prop sync, although that is not entirely correct nomenclature from a technical standpoint.

This gauge is also found installed with most propeller synchronizer and synchrophase systems.

Operation of propeller synchronization can occur with a primary/secondary approach or with a push/pull technique associated with Type II systems.

The net result is similar, but there is no primary or secondary, and no minute hunting typical of a Type I (primary/secondary) system.

With a Type II system RPM cannot be reduced below manual speed settings so prop sync does not need to be "Off" during takeoff and landing.