Deceptive alien, or aircraft controller? (7)

I believe the answer is:

aileron

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'aircraft controller?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'deceptive alien or' is the wordplay.
'alien or' anagrams to 'AILERON'.
However, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for aileron that I've seen before include "Lateral control in aircraft" , "Wing control flap" , "Near oil (anag)" , "Aircraft control surface" , "Trailing-edge flap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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