trim tab

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Noun

trim tab noun

A control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that provides trim to obtain a desired attitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g., ailerons and rudders).

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trim ruddervator control surface tiller compound control autothrottle flaptrack vertical stabilizer taileron elevon airbrake flight control aileron elevator horizontal stabilizer t-tail

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