How close may Team 1 approach propellers?

• A. Remain At Least 5 Ft From Propellers
• B. Stay 20 Ft From Propellers
• C. Approach Within 10 Ft Of The Propeller Arc
• D. Remain At Least 15 Ft From Propellers

Answer: (D)

The safety rule here is to stay outside the rotating blade area and away from the strong rotor wash. Propellers move fast and can inflict serious injury or pull you into the arc even with a slight misalignment or wind gust. By keeping at least 15 feet away, you’re well clear of the blade path and the strongest air currents around the propellers, giving you a robust safety margin if the engine starts or blades move unexpectedly.

Distances like 5 feet or 10 feet would put you inside the dangerous zone where a blade could strike or be deflected toward you, while 20 feet is more conservative than the standard minimum in this context. So, remaining at least 15 feet from the propellers is the correct safety stance.