Originally Posted by
vilas
It's not as complicated as some perceive. When ECAM warning comes first person noticing announces it and cancels it. PF has to notice it because control law may have changed, take his time to fly may be he needs to level off, or hold at PP so inform ATC accordingly and once he is satisfied order ECAM action. PM can read actions under particular title PF acknowledges but before clearing that title he needs to glance and see actions done or grasp the meaning. Even in Alternate Law only bank is not held with FBW but flight path is stabilized periodic scan of basic parameters is sufficient and not so difficult. The duties are split but there's no wall.
This is very much NOT Airbus. Re read your FCTM carefully. There is a lot that must happen before you get to this stage. And I'll say it again for the avoidance of doubt it is PM that starts the ECAM. There are very good reasons in AIRBUS why this is the case. PM must firstly be sure that the Aviate is safe and also the Navigate and Comms are appropriate before PM does ANYTHING with the ECAM. Prompt, Direct, Intervene as appropriate and if you are going to intervene then it is I have Control and press the red button and hold it. Only when PM is 100% happy with ANC may they commence identifying the failure. When PF is happy with the failure and has confirmed it then they may order the ECAM. Because you cannot see the other pilots side stick action it has to be like this before any ECAM happens. Ask the crews of 447or 8501 what they would do with hindsight.......remember the PMs in both case did not stick to this disciplined approach and paid a terrible price. . Please re read your FCTM regarding ECAM handling.
Safe flying....