RFT 375: B737 Trim System

The B737 has an interesting stabilizer trim system, which operates at four different speeds.

Main Electric Trim

Flaps Up: .2 units per second

Flaps Down: .4 units per second

Autopilot Trim

Flaps Up: .09 units per second

Flaps Down: .27 units per second

On the -300 and later models, there is a system called Speed Trim, which provides trim inputs during low speed operations with low gross weight, and aft center of gravity. It is most frequently observed during takeoffs and go-arounds. Conditions for the system to operate are:

Airspeed 100-300 KIAS

10 seconds after liftoff

5 seconds following release of trim switches

N1 above 60%

Autopilot not on

Sensing of trim requirement

https://youtu.be/AXr0PExNqBA

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