Random Aeronautical Term
Trim tab
A small control tab mounted on the trailing edge of a movable control surface. The tab may be adjusted to provide an aerodynamic force to hold the surface on which it is mounted deflected in order to trim the airplane for hands- off flight at a specified airspeed.
[Source: FAA-H-8083-30B AMT Airframe Handbook]
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