01/25/21
Message Overview:
Message Description:
The APU Generator has failed.
The amber 'APU GEN FAIL' caution CAS message will be posted when the following conditions occurs:
- APU SW is not turned OFF and APU On-Speed Mode Ready for Gener.
AND; - APU GEN is not producing voltage between 24V & 31.5V
OR; - Left APU CONTACTOR and Right APU CONTACTOR are not closed
AND; - Aircraft is not WOW
OR; - EXTERNAL DC CONTACTOR is not closed.
Possible Causes:
- Aircraft system failure
- Electrical System component(s)
- Associated Wiring
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin:
- AW300-24-0073 - SB100-24-08 - Modification of DC Power Center (DCPC) - System Reactivation
- AW300-24-0085 - DC Generator Shaft Spline Wear/Corrosion
- AW300-24-0326 - Generator Control Unit PN R3608-005
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
Quick Links:
| Removal of the APU Generator | AMM 24-31-09-000-801 |
| Installation of the APU Generator | AMM 24-31-09-400-801 |
| Operational Test of the APU Generator | AMM 24-31-09-710-801 |
| Removal of the Auxiliary Power Contactor | AMM 24-61-13-000-801 |
| Installation of the Auxiliary Power Contactor | AMM 24-61-13-400-801 |
| Operational Test of the Auxiliary Power Contactor | AMM 24-61-13-710-801 |
| Wiring - Maintenance Practices - ALL | SPM 20-12-00-02 |
| Wire Repair - Maintenance Practices - ALL | SPM 20-12-10-02 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Interrogate the MDC as follows:
- On the cursor control panel, ensure the toggle switch is to the right and select Anti-Ice, ECS and Fuel buttons simultaneously. The MDC main menu should now be displayed on Display Unit #3.
- Using the joystick, select Current Faults (if the fault is active) or Aircraft History to research stored faults. From Aircraft History you can then select Fault Message History and locate the fault. Going into advanced diagnostics will provide an equation ID for the fault identified.
- Select the MDC fault or equation from the drop down below to provide additional information to assist in troubleshooting.
