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Old 11th Apr 2009, 22:51
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JammedStab
 
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Purpose of 727 rudder anti-balance tabs

Curious why the 727 has these tabs on both the upper and lower trailing edges of the rudders and move in the same direction as the rudder but at a greater deflection. Other Boeings don't seem to. Because of the T-tail?

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