Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com MIL-STD-1808C w/CHANGE 1 SYSTEM SUB-SYSTEM TITLE DEFINITION 55 STABILIZERS The subsystem components that form the horizontal and vertical stabilizers including the structure of the elevator and rudder. 00 GENERAL 10 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER OR CANARD The portion of the system that forms the horizontal airfoil of the tail or nose section where the elevator/canard attaches. Includes spars, ribs, stringers, plates/skin, access covers, tips, attached fittings, etc. 20 ELEVATOR The portion of the system that forms the removable airfoil used for pitch control.
Includes spars, ribs, stringers, plates, skin, access covers, tabs, balance devices, attached fittings, etc. 30 VERTICAL STABILIZER The portion of the system that forms the vertical airfoil where the rudder attaches. Includes spars, ribs, stringers, plates, skin, access covers, tips, attached fittings, etc. 40 RUDDER The portion of the system that forms the removable airfoil attached to the vertical stabilizer used for yaw control. Includes spars, ribs, stringers, plates/skin, access covers, tabs, balance devices, attached fittings, etc. 65