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The aircraft’s longitudinal balance, or trim, is maintained by a horizontal stabilizer, which applies a vertical force at a distance to ensure that the sum of the pitch moments about the center of gravity is zero.
The vertical force generated by the stabilizer varies depending on the flight conditions, particularly the lift coefficient and wing flap deflection of the aircraft, which both affect where the center of pressure is located, as well as the location of the aircraft center of gravity (which varies depending on the weight of the aircraft and its fuel consumption).
When the air over the wing reaches the speed of sound, there is a significant shift aft of the center of pressure, placing additional demands on the Aircraft Horizontal stabilizers.
The provision of longitudinal static stability is another function of an Aircraft Horizontal stabilizer. Only when the vehicle is in trim can stability be defined; stability is the tendency of the aircraft to revert to the trimmed condition when disturbed.Without the pilot’s active involvement, the aircraft is kept in a stable attitude with a constant pitch angle in relation to the airstream.
A stabilizer located at the back of the aircraft will generate lift in the downward direction because static stability of an aircraft with a typical wing demands that the aircraft center of gravity be ahead of the center of pressure.In the case of a completely moveable tail, the entire assembly functions as a control surface. The elevator controls the pitch axis.
The Global Aircraft Horizontal stabilizer market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
RUAG has shown to be a dependable partner to Pilatus for its PC-12 aircraft development by showcasing its aptitude and expertise in the field of wing construction.The so-called horizontal fin, a stationary component of the horizontal stabilizer, and an elevator unit on wheels make up the device.
The whole tail assembly, including each component, is made by RUAG Aerostructures. Pilatus and the horizontal stabilizer were both involved in its development. RUAG made its initial delivery in the nineties. More than 1600 horizontal stabilizers have so far been delivered on schedule to the customer.
