tailplane

/ ˈteɪlˌpleɪn /

noun

1. a small horizontal wing at the tail of an aircraft to provide longitudinal stability Also called (esp US)horizontal stabilizer

Example Sentences

So are the tailplane, flaps, hydraulic systems, fuel pumps and three of six engines of the plane, which was destroyed in fighting in the first days of the war.

From New York Times

The concrete construction, which has mock engines, wings and a tailplane, was built by Chrach Pov, 43, and has created a stir in the district of Siem Reap province where he lives.

From Reuters

But they do include problems with some critical systems, including the motors used to adjust the horizontal stabiliser - the wing on the tailplane of the aircraft.

From BBC

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch found part of the tailplane was not correctly attached.

From BBC

“Oh, you brought in the faulty tailplane! It’s terribly unfair of them to give you a broken Lizzie on your first go. You must have another go immediately, flying one that works.”

From Literature