stability augmentation system

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stability augmentation system [stə′bil·əd·ē ȯg·mən′tā·shən ‚sis·təm]

(aerospace engineering)

Automatic control devices which supplement a pilot's manipulation of the aircraft controls and are used to modify inherent aircraft handling qualities. Abbreviated SAS. Also known as stability augmentors.

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