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Rudder

The movable primary control surface mounted on the trailing edge of the vertical fin of an airplane. Movement of the rudder rotates the airplane about its vertical axis.

Dictionary Term

Rudder

Definition

  • The movable primary control surface mounted on the trailing edge of the vertical fin of an airplane. Movement of the rudder rotates the airplane about its vertical axis.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021