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Servo

A motor or other form of actuator which receives a small signal from the control device and exerts a large force to accomplish the desired work.

Dictionary Term

Servo

Definition

  • A motor or other form of actuator which receives a small signal from the control device and exerts a large force to accomplish the desired work.

References

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