02/03/21
Message Overview:
Message Description:
Pitch trim system failure is detected by FGC 1.
Possible Causes:
- Flight Guidance Computer (FGC) 1 (A4-FGC)
- IAPS Card Cage (A4)
- Pitch Trim System
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
NOTE: If this is the only MDC fault and there is no other cockpit indications or messages, the priority of possible LRU failure will be FGC, and IAPS CARD CAGE.
Quick Links:
| Removal of Flight Guidance Computer (FGC) | AMM 22-11-01-000-801 |
| Installation of Flight Guidance Computer (FGC) | AMM 22-11-01-400-801 |
| Removal of Integrated Avionics Processor System (IAPS) Card Cage | AMM 31-45-01-000-801 |
| Installation of Integrated Avionics Processor System (IAPS) Card Cage | AMM 31-45-01-400-801 |
| Standard Practices - Replace Wiring | SPM 20-12-00-02 |
| Standard Practices - Wire Repair | SPM 20-12-10-02 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Clear Pitch Trim System failure before troubleshooting this fault.
- Verify L ESS BUS is powered and CB1-B6 is in.
- Swap FGC cards.
- If system checks are good, do close out.
- If fault remains, continue with next step.
- Replace IAPS card cage.
- Do close out.