EIS and ECAM Overview Quiz

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EIS displays are normally ______ when you initially enter the cockpit.

off

The displays require ______ electrical power to operate.

AC

For training purposes, let's switch the ECAM screens on in ______ order.

reverse

The E/WD information has ______ priority on the ECAM screen.

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When switching on the upper ECAM display, the E/WD information moves to its normal position on the ______ ECAM screen.

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The DOOR/OXY system page is displayed on the ______ ECAM screen.

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The MEMO area of the E/WD has a message telling you that ______ is taking place.

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When the APU MASTER SW is pushed on, the APU ECAM page automatically ______.

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There is no light on the ECAM control panel APU ______, because the APU page has been automatically called.

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The APU is now running, as evidenced by the AVAIL light on the APU START ______.

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Shortly after the APU start is complete, the ECAM ______ page is automatically recalled.

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During pre-flight, checking ______ levels is essential for safety.

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The ECAM HYD system page is displayed, and there is a light on the HYD key on the ECAM control ______.

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To deselect a manually selected ECAM page, the lighted key on the ECAM control panel is ______.

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The ECAM DOOR/OXY page is displayed and there are ______ lights on the ECAM control panel.

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The next action is to press the RECALL ______ on the ECAM control panel for at least 3 seconds.

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Pressing this pb recalls any warnings or cautions that have been cleared since the last power up. MENU ______

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Since we are starting the aircraft from cold, a NORMAL memo will be seen on the E/WD because there is nothing to ______.

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If we were on a turnaround, the display would recall any warnings or cautions that had occurred on the previous ______.

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You will see how a Caution is cancelled in the ______ operation module.

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When the ground personnel attach a tow bar to the aircraft, they disconnect part of the nose wheel ______ system.

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The ECAM system will detect this and provide a green memo indication ______ STRG DISC.

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The ECAM system will automatically display the ECAM ______ page while the engines are being started.

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Notice that as soon as the first engine is running, the NW STRG DISC memo changes to ______.

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ECAM has detected that you are capable of ______ but you have the steering disconnected.

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When we arm the ground spoilers, a white band appears on the spoiler handle, and a memo appears on the ______ showing that the ground spoilers have been armed.

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Approximately 2 minutes after the second engine has been started, a ______ memo appears on the E/WD.

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The TO memo lists a series of actions to be performed before ______.

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Pressing the T.O.CONFIG key simulates the application of take off ______.

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If the aircraft is not in a takeoff configuration, an ECAM ______ or caution will be triggered.

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The final item requires testing the Takeoff ______.

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Provided ECAM detects that the aircraft is in a normal configuration, then the T.O.CONFIG memo changes to ______.

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While the ENGINE page is displayed, the corresponding light on the ECAM Control Panel ENG pb is ______.

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The ECAM ______ page provides important information regarding the aircraft's bleed air system.

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Amber indications on the APU page are considered ______ when the APU is shutdown.

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After reviewing the F/CTL page, the ______ page can be recalled.

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The ECAM ______ page is crucial for monitoring the aircraft's electrical systems.

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The ECAM ______ page offers insights into the hydraulic systems of the aircraft.

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The ECAM ______ page displays the conditions related to the aircraft's auxiliary power unit.

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The ECAM ______ page provides information on the airplane's fuel status and management.

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The ______ page is displayed to show information useful for landing.

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On passing 1500 feet with the gear down, a Landing ______ appears on the E/WD.

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As part of the Approach Checks, the ______ page is checked.

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The CRUISE page is displayed and the ECP has no ______ illuminated.

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To sequence through system pages, the ______ key can be used as an alternative.

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On modified A320s, the Landing Memo appears at ______ feet.

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The blue action line is replaced by a green action ______ indication.

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The aircraft is lined up on final ______.

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Flashcards

EIS display power

EIS displays require AC power to operate. They won't work without APU or ground power.

ECAM display order

ECAM screens usually turn on upper, then lower. But for training, sometimes it's lower first.

E/WD information priority

E/WD information has priority. It will display on whichever ECAM screen is available.

ECAM automatic display

The ECAM automatically shows the DOOR/OXY page when on the ground and doors are open.

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Refueling message location

The message about refueling is in the MEMO area of the E/WD.

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APU ECAM page activation

Pushing the APU MASTER SW turns on the APU ECAM page.

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APU start cycle

Pushing the START SW initiates the APU's automatic start process.

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Display priority

E/WD information has priority over other displays; it will switch to it if there's only one display active.

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ECAM system recall

The system recalls warnings or cautions that have been cleared since the last aircraft power-up.

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Cold start

An aircraft startup where no prior warnings or cautions are recalled; a normal start.

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Turnaround start

Aircraft startup after a previous flight, recalling any warnings or cautions from the prior flight.

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Cancelled Caution

A warning or caution that has been resolved and is no longer active.

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ECAM DOOR/OXY page

An ECAM page displaying information about doors and oxygen systems.

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NW STRG DISC memo

A green memo indicating nose wheel steering system disconnection; changes to amber on engine start.

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ECAM ENG page

The automatically displayed ECAM page during engine start.

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Engine Start

The process of starting the aircraft engines, showing changes on the ECAM system.

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APU Start Sequence

The automatic sequence of events that starts the auxiliary power unit (APU).

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Manual ECAM Page Selection

Activating a specific ECAM page by pressing a corresponding key on the control panel.

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ECAM HYD System Page

A manually selected ECAM page displaying hydraulic system information.

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Deselecting ECAM Page

The process of returning to the default ECAM pages, after manually selecting one.

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Lights-Out Philosophy

The concept that, if there are no lights on the ECAM control panel, this indicates that a manually selected ECAM page is no longer active.

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ECAM Recall Procedure

Manually returning to the default ECAM pages by pressing the RECALL button for several seconds.

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Pre-flight Fluid Checks

Procedures to verify the amounts of hydraulic fluid and engine oil.

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Steering Disconnected

The ECAM detects the aircraft is capable of taxiing, but the steering is disconnected.

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Ground Spoilers Armed

A white band appears on the spoiler handle, and a memo appears on the E/WD confirming the ground spoilers are armed.

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Takeoff Flap Setting

The Flap indicator shows the takeoff flap setting after the ground spoilers are armed.

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Takeoff Memo (TO Memo)

The TO memo appears on the E/WD, listing actions to be performed before takeoff.

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Blue Action Items

Blue items on the TO memo indicate actions that need to be completed before takeoff.

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T.O.CONFIG Test

This test verifies the aircraft is in a takeoff configuration by simulating takeoff power.

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Normal Configuration

If the T.O.CONFIG test identifies no issues, the memo changes to NORMAL.

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ECAM Warnings/Cautions

The ECAM will issue a warning or caution if the aircraft is not in a takeoff configuration during the T.O.CONFIG test.

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CRUISE Page Recall

When you manually select an ECAM page, you need to deselect it to return to the CRUISE page. This is done by pressing the RECALL button for a few seconds.

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ECAM Menu

The ECAM Menu is a list of different system pages that can be selected using the keys on the ECAM display.

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ALL Key

The ALL key can be used to cycle through all the ECAM system pages consecutively.

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STATUS Page

The STATUS page provides information about the aircraft's systems and checklists.

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Wheel Page

The WHEEL page provides important information about the landing gear during landing, like brake temperatures and spoiler deployment.

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Landing Memo

A message that appears on the E/WD when the aircraft is configured for landing, reminding the crew of critical actions.

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Blue Action Line

A blue line on the E/WD indicates a pending action required by the crew.

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Green Action Completed

When a blue action line disappears and is replaced by a green line, it indicates the action was performed.

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ECAM Page

A screen on the ECAM system that displays information about a specific aircraft system (e.g., Engine, Hydraulics, Fuel).

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ECAM Control Panel

A panel with pushbuttons used to select and control different ECAM pages, located near the pilot.

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ENG Page

The ECAM page that displays information related to the aircraft's engines.

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APU Page

The ECAM page that displays information about the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), a small engine that provides power when the main engines are off.

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Amber Indications on APU

Yellow lights on the APU page that indicate a normal condition during APU shutdown.

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DOOR/OXY Page

The ECAM page that displays information about the aircraft doors and oxygen systems.

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F/CTL Page

The ECAM page that displays information about the aircraft's flight controls.

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CRUISE Page

The ECAM page that displays information related to cruising flight conditions.

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Study Notes

EIS Displays

  • All EIS displays are initially off
  • Displays require AC power to operate
  • APU or ground electrical supply required for operation
  • Ground electrical supply will be connected

ECAM Screens

  • ECAM screens are switched on in the order upper, then lower, for training
  • Screens can be switched in opposite order for training purposes.
  • Lower ECAM display is switched on first
  • E/WD information is prioritized and displayed on lower ECAM screen if only one screen is available
  • Upper ECAM display is switched on next

E/WD Information

  • E/WD information is displayed on the lower ECAM screen
  • Information has priority over other ECAM screens
  • If only one ECAM screen is available, E/WD information is displayed
  • E/WD displays information related to doors and oxygen system

APU Start

  • The APU will start
  • APU MASTER SW is turned on, the APU ECAM page appears automatically
  • START SW is turned on, the APU begins its automatic start cycle
  • No light on ECAM APU pb because the APU page is called automatically

Refueling

  • MEMO area on the E/WD will show that refueling is taking place

ECAM DOOR/OXY Page

  • The DOOR/OXY page is displayed on the lower ECAM screen if the doors are open

Pre-flight Checks

  • Fluid levels, such as hydraulic fluid and engine oil, are checked
  • Relevant system pages are manually called up on ECAM Control panel
  • ECAM HYD system page is called

ECAM HYD System

  • ECAM HYD system page is displayed
  • The lighted HYD key on the ECAM control panel indicates manual selection
  • Press the HYD key on the ECAM control panel to deselect the page
  • The ECAM DOOR/OXY page is displayed next

Aircraft Starting Cold

  • The E/WD shows a NORMAL memo because there are no warnings to recall

Turnaround

  • If the aircraft is on a turnaround the display recalls warnings that have occurred on the previous flight

Caution Concerning The Digital Flight Data Recorder

  • A caution about the Digital Flight Data Recorder has been cancelled.
  • How a caution is cancelled is shown in the abnormal operation module

Passengers Boarding and Doors Closed

  • Passengers have boarded
  • Doors have been closed
  • Slides are armed
  • On the ECAM DOOR/OXY page there are no amber indications
  • There are six white SLIDE indications

Nose Wheel Steering System

  • Ground personnel connect a tow bar
  • Nose wheel steering system is disconnected
  • ECAM system displays a green memo NW STRG DISC

Engine Start

  • ECAM ENGINE page is automatically displayed during engine start
  • System will automatically display the ECAM ENG page while the engines are being started

Aircraft Ready for Takeoff

  • At approximately 2 minutes after the second engine starts, a Takeoff memo appears on the E/WD
  • The T.O memo has a list of actions for the pilot to follow
  • The auto brakes are set to MAX for the pilot

Take-off Configuration

  • The Auto Brakes have been armed to MAX
  • The Takeoff Configuration is tested by pressing the T.O. CONFIG key

Take-off Threshold

  • The aircraft is at the threshold about to take off
  • Engines are set to takeoff thrust
  • The ECAM ENGINE page is automatically displayed

Airborne

  • The aircraft is now airborne
  • After passing 1500 feet, the T.O. INHIBIT memo is removed
  • The ECAM ENGINE page is automatically replaced by the CRUISE page when the flaps are fully retracted

Periodic Review

  • System pages are periodically reviewed in cruise

ECAM BLEED Page

  • ECAM BLEED page is called next

ECAM PRESS Page

  • ECAM PRESS page is called

ECAM ELEC Page

  • ECAM ELEC page is reviewed

ECAM FUEL Page

  • ECAM FUEL is reviewed

ECAM APU Page

  • ECAM APU page is reviewed

ECAM COND Page

  • ECAM COND page is reviewed

ECAM DOOR/OXY Page

  • ECAM DOOR/OXY page is reviewed

ECAM WHEEL Page

  • ECAM WHEEL page will be automatically displayed when the landing gear is extended

ECAM F/CTL Page

  • ECAM F/CTL page is reviewed, then ECAM CRUISE page

ECP

  • ECAM control panel will display the CRUISE page on reviewing the F/CTL page
  • When deselecting the manually selected page, the CRUISE page is recalled

Landing

  • The aircraft is lined up on final approach
  • On passing 1500 feet, a Landing Memo is displayed on the E/WD
  • When the aircraft passes 2000 feet, the landing memo appears

Landing Inhibitive Message

  • The LDG INHIBIT memo appears at about 800 feet
  • This memo shows that warnings and cautions are inhibited during the landing phase
  • Blue action lines are no longer outstanding

Engine Shutdown

  • At engine shutdown the ECAM DOOR/OXY page is automatically recalled.
  • The pulsing STS message on the E/WD indicates a maintenance message on the STATUS page

Maintenance

  • There is maintenance related information on the STATUS page
  • STATUS page must be cleared
  • The aircraft is no longer considered unserviceable

Landing Gear

  • Once landing gear is extended the WHEEL page is automatically displayed, providing brake temperatures and spoiler deployment information

Final Approach

  • The aircraft is lined up for final approach

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