trim tab

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Synonyms: trim tabs, tri tac, tim tam

Antonyms: trim tabs, tri tac, tim tam

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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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