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BALANCE TAB [5 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2014-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
CONT

A balance tab is similar in function to the control tab in that it is designed to assist the pilot in moving the control surface.... As the control surface begins to move in a certain direction, the balance tab moves in the opposite direction. This produces an aerodynamic force to help move the control surface. In some designs, the balance tab is combined in function so that it can be actuated in flight. In these cases it also serves as a controllable trim tab.

OBS

geared tab: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
OBS

tab automatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

volet compensateur d'évolution; tab compensateur d'évolution; compensateur d'évolution : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

OBS

volet de compensation : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

OBS

compensateur automatique : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Célula de aeronaves
  • Maniobras de las aeronaves
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Record 2 2010-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
OBS

The control tab for the elevator produces a force to raise or lower the elevator in response to the operation of the control column. When the tab is caused to move down, the elevator receives an up force. The effect of the tab is assisted by the static balance weight and by the air pressure on the elevator balance panel.

Key term(s)
  • elevator servotab
  • elevator servo tab

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
OBS

«flettner» (n.m) : Petite surface située à l'arrière d'une gouverne et destinée à réduire les efforts du pilote pendant le braquage.

OBS

servo-tab de profondeur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Key term(s)
  • servotab de profondeur
  • servotab de gouverne de profondeur

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

The Canadian Associated Air Balance Council(CAABC) is a non-profit association of qualified, independent test and balance agencies. Testing and balancing has emerged as a new specialty within the HVAC industry. The CAABC is an organization dedicated to enhancing the reputation and technical skills of TAB professionals.

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 4 2000-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
DEF

Reduction of the hinge moment opposing rotation of a control surface either by so disposing the surface that part of it is forward of the hinge or by fitting a balance tab to it.

OBS

aerodynamic balance: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
CONT

Le braquage d'un aileron comme celui des autres types de gouvernes, exige des efforts dont la réduction est obtenue par divers artifices : équilibrage statique [...], compensation aérodynamique au moyen de surfaces placées en avant de l'axe de rotation, ou de petits volets articulés placés eux-mêmes au bord de fuite de l'aileron.

OBS

équilibrage aérodynamique : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 5 1999-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
DEF

auxiliary airfoil: A secondary airfoil such as a slat, flap, or tab, that supplements or aids flight in some manner, as by creating an additional force or by providing a smooth airflow.

OBS

secondary control surface; auxiliary control surface : The flight control surfaces are divided differently depending upon the sources consulted. Some include two groups : 1. primary or main group 2. secondary or auxiliary group(e. g. flaps, spoilers, leading edge devices, trim tab, balance tab, servo tab) and others, three groups : 1. primary group 2. secondary group(e. g. trim tab, spring tab) 3. auxiliary group(e. g. wing flap, spoiler, speed brakes, slats and slots, leading edge flaps). The CUTA maintenance considers secondary control surface and auxiliary control surface as synonyms.

OBS

auxiliary control surface: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
CONT

Les gouvernes sont les surfaces mobiles de la cellule qui par leur action aérodynamique, permettent de faire varier l'assiette et la configuration de l'avion. On distingue les gouvernes primaires [...] et les gouvernes secondaires qui sont les tabs, les volets de bord d'attaque et de bord de fuite, les becs d'aile à fente et les déporteurs.

OBS

Le terme «gouverne secondaire» a été uniformisé par le CUTA maintenance.

OBS

gouverne auxiliaire : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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