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Tab forces
These are small, hinged control surfaces attached to the trailing edge of the primary control
surfaces. Tabs can be moved up or down by means of a crank or moved electrically from
the cockpit. These tabs can be used to balance the forces on the controls so that the aircraft
flies straight and level or may be set so that the aircraft maintains either a climbing or gliding
attitude.
Servo tab
Servo Tabs: Servo tabs are very similar in operation and appearance to the trim tabs just
discussed. Servo tabs, sometimes referred to as Sight tabs, are used primarily on the large main
control surfaces.
Functions: They aid in moving the control surface and holding it in the desired position. Only
the servo tab moves in response to movement of the cockpit control. The servo tab horn is free to
pivot to the main control surface hinge axis. The force of the airflow on the servo tab then moves
the primary control surface. With the use of a servo tab less force is needed to move the main
control surface.
Balance tab
Balance Tabs: The linkage is designed in such a way that when the main control surface is
moved, the tab moves in
the opposite direction. Thus, aerodynamic forces, acting on the tab, assist in moving the main
control surface. Reduce the effort the pilots needs to apply, to move the control surface.
Anti-balance tab
Anti-balance Tab: Give the pilot “feel”, so that the aircraft will not be over stressed as a result of
excessive movement of the control surface by the pilot.
Spring tab
Spring Tabs: Spring tabs are similar in appearance to trim tabs, but serve an entirely
different purpose.
Purposes of Spring tabs: Spring tabs are used for the same purpose as hydraulic actuators, that
is, to aid in moving a primary control surface.