Anti-balance tabs, also known as anti-servo tabs, are small control surfaces used in conjunction with larger control surfaces to reduce the control forces required by the pilot. The surface area of anti-balance tabs can be calculated using basic geometric principles. Here’s a formula to calculate the surface area of anti-balance tabs:
- Surface Area of Anti-Balance Tabs:
- Measure the length of one anti-balance tab (from the root to the tip).
- Measure the width of one anti-balance tab (perpendicular to its length).
- Calculate the surface area of one anti-balance tab using the formula:
- Multiply the surface area of one anti-balance tab by the total number of anti-balance tabs on the aircraft to find the total surface area of the anti-balance tabs.