CBT - ECAM

Question 1

Which computer is the primary input for the ECAM and what functions does it provide?

Answer 1

Flight Warning System, used to trigger
* All ECAMs and associated memos and STATUS and produces applicable attention getters
* Normal Check-list
* ECAM Non-Sensed
* Manage alert priorities and phase inhibitions
* Emit auto callouts

Question 2

What interface do pilots used to control and communicate with the ECAM?

Answer 2

ECP ECAM Control Panel

Question 3

When does the checklist ECAM page show up automatically?

Answer 3

When there is a deferred procedure

Question 4

How is a are checklist items categorized?

Answer 4

Action items detected by ECAM e.g. Flaps, packs etc) denoted by a hyphen before the action
Action items not detected by ECAM (e.g. Baro Ref) denoted by a box before the action and must be validated by using the check button on ECP

Question 5

The SD is divided to:

Answer 5

3 Horizontal parts
* Upper: System/STATUS/Cruise pages
* Middle: permanent data
* Lower: ATC Mailbox

Question 6

How many system pages incorporate the “MORE” page?

Answer 6

Fuel and Wheel

Question 7

How are deferred procedures shown on ECAM?

Answer 7

On Checklist page

Question 8

What determines of an ECAM memo or limitaion is shown in the EWD and or PFD?

Answer 8

Memos and limitations that have a direct impact on the conduct of the flight (e.g. ENG A-ICE, WING A-ICE, Max speed xxx) appear on the lower part of the PFD and on the EWD.

The other memos and limitations (e.g. CABIN READY, LG: Keep Down) appear only on the EWD.

Max 3 memo and 8 Limitations shown on PFD according to priority