§3.215 Balancing loads.

A horizontal tail balancing load is defined as that necessary to maintain the airplane in equilibrium in a specified flight condition with zero pitching acceleration. The horizontal tail surfaces shall be designed for the balancing loads occurring at any point on the limit maneuvering envelope, Figure 3-1, and in the flap conditions. (See § 3.190.) Note: The distribution of Figure 3-7 may be used.