Aircraft Systems

aileron trim

A flight-control adjustment that sets ailerons to correct lateral imbalance and maintain wings-level flight.

Quick answer: A flight-control adjustment that sets ailerons to correct lateral imbalance and maintain wings-level flight.

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Quick answer

A flight-control adjustment that sets ailerons to correct lateral imbalance and maintain wings-level flight.

Why it matters

aileron trim matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is aileron trim?

In this glossary, aileron trim refers to: A flight-control adjustment that sets ailerons to correct lateral imbalance and maintain wings-level flight.

How is aileron trim used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Aileron trim set to correct for right wing heavy condition during cruise."

Why does aileron trim matter in aviation?

aileron trim matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses aileron trim?

aileron trim is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does aileron trim belong to?

In this glossary, aileron trim is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A flight-control adjustment that sets ailerons to correct lateral imbalance and maintain wings-level flight.

Operational example

Aileron trim set to correct for right wing heavy condition during cruise.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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