bobweight

bobweight

(ˈbɒbˌweɪt)
n
(General Engineering) another name for balance weight
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The rudder gained an anti-servo tab and the stabilator was changed with the addition of a bobweight. The ailerons were increased in span and balanced for lighter effort.
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