trim tab

See also: trimtab

English

Noun

trim tab (plural trim tabs)

  1. (aviation, nautical) 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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