Auxiliary rotor

A rotor that serves either to counteract the effect of the main rotor torque on a rotorcraft or to maneuver the rotorcraft about one or more of its three principal axes.

Source: 14 CFR 1.1, General definitions.

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Glossary last updated 2024-07-25.

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