What are ECAM SYSTEM and ECAM PROCEDURE pages and how are they used?

• A. SYSTEM pages monitor individual systems and warnings; PROCEDURE pages provide step-by-step actions to follow for abnormal situations.
• B. SYSTEM pages display weather; PROCEDURE pages manage maintenance.
• C. SYSTEM pages monitor fuel only; PROCEDURE pages track maintenance.
• D. SYSTEM pages display flight plans; PROCEDURE pages show landing performance.

Answer: (A)

ECAM on the A319/A320 is a centralized way to monitor airplane systems and guide abnormal operations. SYSTEM pages show the status of each major system (like electrical, hydraulics, fuel, air conditioning, etc.) with a schematic view, current parameters, and any faults or warnings. They tell you what is happening in the airplane and where the problem lies, without prescribing what you must do next.

PROCEDURE pages, on the other hand, provide the step-by-step actions to take in response to those abnormal conditions. They’re essentially built-in checklists that walk you through the recommended actions in a safe, standardized order, including any memory items that must be performed immediately.

These two types of pages work together: when a fault occurs, ECAM displays the SYSTEM page for the affected area to show what failed, and then presents the corresponding PROCEDURE page with the actions to follow. As you complete steps or new faults appear, ECAM updates to show the relevant system and procedure pages, helping you diagnose and manage the situation in a consistent, organized way.