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An internal sealed balance works by

  • A.Reducing the surface chord aft of the hinge until the load falls to an acceptable level
  • B.Using the pressure difference across a sealed nose chamber to oppose the hinge moment
  • C.Bleeding engine air through the hinge gap
  • D.Adding a spring inside the actuator

Answer: B

The surface's nose extends into a chamber sealed by a flexible diaphragm, and the pressure difference across that chamber acts ahead of the hinge to oppose the hinge moment. It gives effective balance with no external area and little drag penalty, which is why it is common on transports. No engine air is involved. A spring in the actuator would change the feel rather than the aerodynamic moment. Reducing the aft chord would reduce effectiveness as well as hinge moment.

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