In a Horizontal Stabilizer?

What Is a Horizontal Stabilizer? Located on the left and right sides of the airplane's tail, a horizontal stabilizer is designed to maintain the airplane's trim. In works by creating an upwards force that balances the airplane, horizontally, during flight.

Does the horizontal stabilizer move?

The design of the majority of airliners and transport aircraft incorporates a trimmable horizontal stabilizer. ... However, unlike the stabilator, the trimmable stabilizer does not move in response to control column or control stick movement.

Which control surface is on the horizontal stabilizer?

The elevator is the primary flight control surface that moves the aircraft around the horizontal or lateral axis. This causes the nose of the aircraft to pitch up or down. The elevator is hinged to the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer and typically spans most or all of its width.