30. Engine/ Warning Display (E/WD) (Indicating/Recording Systems) [O]

Question 1

What are the 3 levels of ECAM Malfunction Notifications?

Answer 1

• Level 3: WARNINGS – Associated with the red MASTER WARN light, CRC, red E/WD message, and require immediate action

• Level 2: CAUTIONS – Associated with the amber MASTER CAUTION light, single chime, amber E/WD message, and require crew awareness

• Level 1: CAUTIONS – Associated with amber E/WD message, no aural signal, and requires crew monitoring

Question 2

If simultaneous failures occur, how will they be presented to the crew?

Answer 2

A Level 3 WARNING has priority over a Level 2 CAUTION, which has priority over a Level 1 CAUTION.

Question 3

What does the appearance of a green arrow indicate at the bottom of the E/WD screen?

Answer 3

Information has overflowed off the screen and the pilot must scroll down using the CLR pushbutton on the ECAM panel.

Question 4

What does the display of T.O. INHIBIT or LDG INHIBIT indicate?

Answer 4

Most warnings and cautions are inhibited to avoid unnecessary distractions during critical phases of flight

Question 5

What are some of the warnings NOT inhibited with T.O INHIBIT displayed?

Answer 5

• ENGINE FIRE

• APU FIRE

• ENG FAIL

• ENG OIL LO PR

• L+R ELEV FAULT

• A/P OFF

• CONFIG

• FWC 1+2 FAULT

Question 6

If the flaps handle setting does not match the setting required by the MCDU, will you get a T/O CONFIG Warning?

Answer 6

No. As long as the flap handle is in 1, 2, or 3, no warning will be generated.

Question 7

When does the Takeoff Memo appear and disappear?

Answer 7

• Two minutes after the 2nd engine is started or when the T.O. CONFIG TEST pushbutton is pressed with one engine running

• Memo is removed when takeoff power is applied

Question 8

When does the Landing Memo appear and disappear?

Answer 8

• The memo appears below 2,000 feet RA

• After a go-around, if the aircraft does not climb above 2,200 feet RA, the landing memo appears only below 800 ft RA during the subsequent approach

• The memo disappears after touchdown (80 knots)

Question 9

What does the boxed STS indicate when displayed on the E/WD?

Answer 9

• The STATUS page holds messages other than CANCELLED CAUTIONS

• Flashes after engine shutdown to alert maintenance of any other applicable messages