Takeoff trim and pitch

These values have different jobs. Pitch trim sets the stabilizer; TO pitch is a flight-director reference. Set trim for the actual load and flap setting, then check the separate TO pitch. Trim and takeoff-pitch discussion ^[224].

Load the aircraft

Use the FSS EFB and let loading complete. Confirm the final load for this flight.

Read the final values

On the final loadsheet, note the actual takeoff weight and MACTOW. Check units and that the flight and variant are correct.

Review takeoff configuration

Select the planned flap setting and run the applicable departure calculation again if the weight, runway, weather or configuration changes.

Find TRM

On the EFB Manifest, read the takeoff trim for the actual calculation. Do not copy a sample number from an older screenshot or another variant.

Set trim and verify

Use your trim control and compare the EICAS indication with the manifest. Check that it is within the takeoff band as well; the band alone does not establish the correct value.

Find the separate pitch reference

On the MCDU TAKEOFF page, inspect the computed TO pitch after entering the required data. Confirm the relevant flight-director indication when TO mode is selected. Do not enter the TO pitch as the trim value. ^[14]