Aviation Dictionary

Balance tab

An auxiliary control mounted on a primary control surface, which automatically moves in the direction opposite the primary control to provide an aerodynamic assist in the movement of the control.

Dictionary Term

Balance tab

Definition

An auxiliary control mounted on a primary control surface, which automatically moves in the direction opposite the primary control to provide an aerodynamic assist in the movement of the control.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023