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Boeing 737 Throttle Quadrant & Control Stand Familiarization Training

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, ILV, Interactive Modules

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DURATION

3.5 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Technician

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR or WEB Based

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Credits : 0.4

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About the Course:

This Boeing 737 Throttle Quadrant & Control Stand Familiarization microcredential introduces Aircraft Electronics Technicians to the primary controls, levers, switches, and indicators located around the Boeing 737 throttle quadrant and center control stand. 

Through immersive VR simulations, learners will explore the stabilizer trim wheel and indicator, electric stabilizer trim controls, speed brake lever, engine thrust and thrust reverser levers, parking brake, brake pedals, flap lever, stabilizer trim cutout switch panel, and engine/APU fire and overheat test panel. Learners will practice observing stabilizer trim movement, operating manual and electric trim controls, identifying speed brake and thrust lever positions, setting and releasing the parking brake, recognizing flap positions, and demonstrating the effect of stabilizer trim cutout controls. 

The course emphasizes control identification, control movement, system indications, operational familiarization, and understanding the purpose of key controls and test functions within the throttle quadrant and center control stand. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the primary controls and panels located around the Boeing 737 throttle quadrant and center control stand. 
  • Identify the stabilizer trim wheel and stabilizer trim indicator and explain their relationship to horizontal stabilizer trim position. 
  • Demonstrate the operation of the electric stabilizer trim control from the control yoke. 
  • Explain how stabilizer trim wheel movement reflects changes in stabilizer trim position. 
  • Identify the speed brake lever and recognize its DOWN, ARMED, FLIGHT DETENT, and UP positions. 
  • Identify the engine thrust levers and thrust reverser levers and explain their general functions. 
  • Demonstrate setting and releasing the parking brake while observing the associated warning indication. 
  • Identify the stabilizer trim cutout switch panel and explain the functions of the MAIN ELECT and AUTOPILOT switches. 
  • Demonstrate the effect of selecting MAIN ELECT to CUTOUT on electric stabilizer trim operation. 
  • Identify the Engine and APU Fire and Overheat Test Panel and its associated controls. 
  • Explain the purpose of the fire and overheat test function and recognize that the test does not discharge the fire-extinguishing bottles. 
  • Recognize the importance of correct control selection, switch position, and system indications during cockpit familiarization. 

To continue with the flight deck controls just forward of the throttle quadrant, see our Boeing 737 center pedestal controls familiarization training.

This Boeing 737 Throttle Quadrant & Control Stand Familiarization training is delivered through our LMS and is available as both web-based and immersive VR training.

Aircraft electronics technician practicing Boeing 737 throttle quadrant controls in a VR simulation

 

Boeing 737 Throttle Quadrant & Control Stand Familiarization Training for Aircraft Electronics Technicians

Aircraft electronics technician training on Boeing 737 control stand levers and switches

At ImmerseLearn, we equip Aircraft Electronics Technicians with foundational knowledge of aircraft throttle quadrant controls, center control stand interfaces, and associated system indications. This microcredential strengthens control identification, trim system familiarization, lever and switch recognition, status indication awareness, and understanding of cockpit test functions through web-based and immersive VR learning.

How this course strengthens workforce skills:

Stabilizer Trim Wheel and Electric Trim Controls −
Explore the stabilizer trim wheel and stabilizer trim indicator and understand how wheel movement corresponds to horizontal stabilizer trim changes. Learners practice activating the electric stabilizer trim switch from the control yoke and observing the automatic rotation of the trim wheel. They also practice manually rotating the trim wheel and repositioning it using the side handle.
Speed Brake and Thrust Controls +
Identify the speed brake lever and its DOWN, ARMED, FLIGHT DETENT, and UP positions. Learners explore the engine thrust levers and thrust reverser levers and develop familiarity with their respective roles in controlling forward thrust and reverse thrust.
Parking Brake and Brake Controls +
Explore the parking brake control and brake pedals located on the control stand. Learners practice setting the parking brake and observing the associated red warning indication. They then release the parking brake and verify that the warning indication turns off, reinforcing awareness of control position and status indication.
Flap Lever and Configuration Controls +
Identify the flap lever on the center pedestal and become familiar with its selected positions, including UP, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, and 40. Learners develop an understanding of how the flap lever provides selectable aircraft configuration positions for different phases of flight.
Stabilizer Trim Cutout Controls +
Explore the Stabilizer Trim Cutout Switch Panel and identify the guarded MAIN ELECT and AUTOPILOT switches. Learners practice moving the MAIN ELECT switch from NORMAL to CUTOUT and then activating the electric stabilizer trim switch on the control yoke to observe that the stabilizer trim wheel no longer rotates. Learners then restore the switch to NORMAL and close the protective guards.
Engine and APU Fire and Overheat Test +
Identify the Engine and APU Fire and Overheat Test Panel and its Engine 1, APU, and Engine 2 fire switches. Learners practice operating the FAULT/INOP TEST switch in the OVHT/FIRE test position and observe the simulated fire and overheat indications. The activity reinforces that the test verifies detection and warning functions without discharging the fire-extinguishing bottles.
Control Identification and System Indications +
Develop familiarity with the relationship between cockpit controls, switch positions, physical movement, and system indications. Learners practice observing control responses and recognizing indications that confirm or demonstrate the selected control state during interactive familiarization activities.

By completing this microcredential, learners will develop foundational knowledge of Boeing 737 throttle quadrant and center control stand controls and their functions. Learners will be able to identify the stabilizer trim, speed brake, thrust, thrust reverser, parking brake, brake, flap, trim cutout, and fire/overheat test controls; recognize their associated positions and indications; and demonstrate basic control responses through simulated activities. This familiarization provides a foundation for further aircraft systems training and cockpit control-panel knowledge development.