Ground Adjustable Trim Tab
What is ground adjustable trim tab?
A ground adjustable trim tab is a small metal tab on a control surface that a mechanic bends by hand while the aircraft is on the ground to correct for a control tendency; it cannot be changed by the pilot during flight.
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