Engine-Warning Display (E-WD) Flashcards
What are the 3 levels of ECAM Malfunction Notifications?
• 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
If simultaneous failures occur, how will they be presented to the crew?
• A Level 3 WARNING has priority over a Level 2 CAUTION, which has priority over a Level 1 ALERT.
What types of failures are presented to the crew?
• Independent – Failure affecting an isolated system/item without degrading other systems/items• Primary – Failure of a system/item that affects the use of other systems/items• Secondary – Loss of a system/item resulting from a primary failure
Where on the E/WD would the crew find primary failures?
• On the lower left portion of the screen.
What does the appearance of a green arrow indicate at the bottom of the E/WD screen?
• Information has overflowed off the screen and the pilot must scroll down using the CLR pushbutton on the ECAM panel.
What does the display of T.O. INHIBIT or LDG INHIBIT indicate?
• Most warnings and cautions are inhibited to avoid unnecessary distractions during critical phases of flight.
What types of warnings are NOT inhibited with T.O INHIBIT displayed?
• ENGINE FIRE• APU FIRE• ENG FAIL (ENG SHUT DOWN)• ENG OIL LO PR• L+R ELEV FAULT• A/P OFF• CONFIG• FWC 1+2 FAULT
What are the Takeoff Configuration Warnings/Cautions?
• SLATS/FLAPS NOT IN T.O. RANGE• PITCH TRIM NOT IN T.O. RANGE, RUDDER TRIM (more than 3.5)• SPEED BRAKES NOT RETRACTED• SIDE STICK FAULT• HOT BRAKES• DOOR NOT CLOSED• PARK BRAKE ON• FLEX TEMP NOT SET (unless thrust levers in TOGA detent)
When does the Takeoff Memo appear and disappear?
• 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
When does the Landing Memo appear and disappear?
• 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)
What does the boxed STS indicate when displayed on the E/WD?
• The STATUS page holds messages other than CANCELLED CAUTIONS• Flashes after engine shutdown to alert maintenance of any other applicable messages
