B737 Aileron and Rudder Trim Panel

AIL/RUD Trim
P8 AFT ELECTRONICS

Rudder Pedals

  • Push:
    • Controls rudder position
    • Permits nose gear steering up to 6 degrees each side of center.

Rudder Trim Indicator

  • Indicates units of rudder trim.

Rudder Trim OFF Flag

  • Illuminated (amber) (in view): Rudder trim indicator is inoperative.

Rudder Trim Control

  • Rotate: Electrically trims the rudder in the desired direction.
  • Spring-loaded to neutral position.

AILERON TRIM Indicator

  • Indicates units of aileron trim.

AILERON Trim Switches

  • Movement of both switches repositions the aileron neutral control position.
  • Spring-loaded to neutral position.

Control Wheel

  • Rotate: Operates ailerons and flight spoilers in desired direction.

Control Column

  • Push:
    • Operates elevators in the nose down direction
    • Interrupts main electric, autopilot, and Speed Trim System (Speed Trim function and MCAS function) nose up stabilizer trim commands.
  • Pull:
    • Operates elevators in the nose up direction
    • Interrupts main electric, autopilot, and Speed Trim function nose down stabilizer trim commands
    • Does not interrupt MCAS nose down stabilizer trim commands.