ECAM PROCEDURES


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 The following information is reproduced in the Simulator Callouts and Approach Briefing Guide.

ECAM SCREEN FLOW
When performing ECAM Actions always start in Box 1, then 2,3, and 4.
Complete ALL items before proceeding to the next box
UPPER ECAM  (Warning Display)
Primary Failures
Box 1		 Secondary Failures
Box 2
LOWER ECAM  (Status Display)
Procedures
Box 3		 Inop Systems
Box 4

 

EXAMPLE ECAM PROCEDURES
 
ECAM Screens Procedures / Callouts
WARNING DISPLAY (Upper) PF PM
Box 1 Box 2  
HYD RSVR OVHT
BLUE ELEC PUMP...OFF		  

Pilot first noting non-normal read ECAM action
(e.g.- "HYDRAULIC B RESERVOIR OVERHEAT")
    "ECAM ACTION" 1
  • Confirm fault on SD 
  • Read full line of ECAM action Box 1
     (e.g. "BLUE ELEC PUMP OFF")
  • Perform ECAM action(s)2
     or request execution by the PF
  • Repeat the response (e.g. "OFF")
HYD B RSVR OVHT
B SYS LO PR
* F/CTL
  • Check ECAM action(s) completed
  • "CLEAR ECAM"
  • Review all affected equipment
    shown in amber on HYD page
  • "CLEAR ECAM?"

 

 
SEAT BELTS * F/CTL
"CLEAR FLIGHT CONTROL"
  • Review all affected equipment
    shown in amber on F/CTL page Box 2
    "CLEAR FLIGHT CONTROLS?"

STATUS DISPLAY (Lower)

  
Box 3 Box 4    

STATUS

APPR PROC
IF BLUE OVHT OUT:
BLUE ELEC PUMP... ON

CAT 2 ONLY
SLATS SLOW

  

INOP SYS

 CAT 3
BLUE HYD
SPLR 3

 

 "CLEAR STATUS"
  • Read STATUS line by line
    Box 3 then Box 4
  • "CLEAR STATUS?"
NOTES
1. Unless conditions dictate otherwise, the captain should assign the flying duties to the F/O.
2. Confirm correct thrust lever, engine master, engine fire pb, and/or IDG before performing ECAM action.
Procedures will be initiated on command of the PF.
No action will be taken (except cancelling the audio warning through MASTER WARN light) until:
  • Flight path is stabilized
  • The airplane is at least 1,000' AFE or obstacle clearance altitude
If an emergency or abnormal procedure calls for LAND ASAP written in red or amber on ECAM, comply with FOM procedures and land at nearest suitable airport.
Primary Failure - Failure of an item of equipment or system causing loss of others in the airplane. On the ECAM their title is boxed.

Crew Coordination � When carrying out a procedure displayed on the ECAM, it is essential that both pilots are aware of the present display. Before any CLEAR action, crosscheck that no cyan message remains (except in case of no action feedback), that can be eliminated by a direct action. NO CLEAR ACTION BEFORE CROSS EXAMINATION
Refer to ECAM Challenge-Response-Response Concept in Callouts.

Should it be necessary to stop ECAM actions for any reason, the PF will state: �HOLD ECAM�.
ECAM actions will continue when the PF states �CONTINUE ECAM�.
ECAM Procedures, STATUS information, and a check of PFD/ND are sufficient for handling the fault. However, when ECAM actions have been performed, and ECAM STATUS has been reviewed, if time permits, the crew may refer to the PHB procedure for supplementary information.
Common sense must be applied when using ECAM. For example, if the last remaining hydraulic system overheats, ECAM will indicate shutting the system OFF. For obvious reasons, don't.