ECAM And Emergency Ops

Question 1

What is the general flow for managing emergencyand abnormal operations?

Answer 1

1.) Memory items
2.) OEB’s
3.) ECAM
4.) QRH procedures
5.) Abnormal and emergency procedures

Question 2

When you begin a certain ECAM procedure when may interrupt the procedure before it’s complete?

Answer 2

Generally once a procedure is started it must completed unless,
-An action request to complete another procedure
-The flight crew needs to update their situation assessment due to an unexpected abnormal or emergency situation

Question 3

What should be done after completing any memory items?

Answer 3

The memory items are just part of the procedure. The entire procedure can be found in the QRH and that’s where you should go in order to find the remaining steps if any.

Question 4

Which items need to be cross checked by the other pilot when performing an ECAM item?

Answer 4

-Thrust levers
-ENG MASTER lever
-IR selector
-All guarded controls
-Computer resets

Question 5

Who is the person who runs the ECAM? When the ECAM is bring run who has the radios?

Answer 5

The PM runs the ECAM. While they run the ECAM the PF handles the radios.

Question 6

What is the one item requested by an ECAM that the PF has to move, and not the PM?

Answer 6

The thrust levers

Question 7

When running an ECAM, and it requires a switch on the overhead panel to be pressed, what should the PM say when pressing said switch/pushbutton?

Answer 7

The name of the system, name of the control, and the required action.

Example: (PM) “AIR, XBLEED, Close.”

Question 8

When should you begin ECAM’s after takeoff?

Answer 8

Generally not until the after takeoff checklist is complete. The exceptions being engine related problems. These can be done before the after takeoff checklist if you’re above 400’ AGL, the flight path is controlled, and the PF calls for the ECAM to be completed.

Question 9

What should you do if you get an ECAM below 400’AGL on landing?

Answer 9

Land first, and then run the ECAM

Question 10

How does the PF call for an ECAM to be run?

Answer 10

By saying “ECAm actions”

Question 11

Should you pause an ECAM procedure where you are if the ECAM says to perform another procedure? What if it says to consider another procedure?

Answer 11

If an ECAM says to perform a procedure (i.e. XXX PROCEDURE…………..APPLY) you SHOULD pause where you are and apply the procedure from the QRH.

If an ECAM suggests you perform a procedure (i.e. XXX PROCEDURE…………..CONSIDER) you SHOULD NOT pause and perform the procedure. It’s should be done later when you get to the status page.

Question 12

What ECAM’s are uninhibited during takeoff?

Answer 12

-APU FIRE
-ENG 1(2) FIRE
-DUAL INPUT
-L+R ELEV FAULT
-L(R) SIDESTICK FAULT
-FWC 1+2 FAULT
-ENG DUAL FAILURE

Question 13

ECAM flow

Answer 13

1.) (PM) “Title of failure”
2.) (PF) “ECAM actions”
3.) (PM) ECAM actions…………………….perform
4.) Review systems pages (if required)
5.) (PM) “Clear (name of system)?”
6.) (PF) “Clear (name of system)”
7.) (PM) CLR button………………………..press
When the STATUS page appears:
8.) (PM) “Status”
9.) (PF) “Stop ECAM” (if required) or “continue ECAM”
-The ECAM should be stopped at that time to consider any normal checklist, system reset, or additional procedure as applicable (like a “CONSIDER” procedure)
10.) After reviewing the ECAM, (PM) “Clear status?”
11.) (PF) “Clear status”
12.) (PM) “ECAM actions complete”