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02/25/21

Message Overview:

Message Name:

OPEN CIRCUIT

Message Code:

B3-008132

CAS Message:

FIRE SYS FAULT
(Advisory)

Reporting LRU: APU FIRE LOOP A
System Description: 26-13-00
Schematic Diagram: 26-13-00
Wiring Diagram: 26-13-01

Message Description:

Open circuit on APU element A103 or A104, wire open, or FIREX Control Unit internal failure.

Possible Causes:

  • Firewall Sensing Element Loop A (A103)
  • Eductor Sensing Element Loop A (A104)
  • FIREX Control Unit (A91)
  • Associated Wiring

Troubleshooting Tips:

Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None

Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None

Quick Links:

Removal of the Fire-Detection-and-Extinguishing (FIREX) Control-Unit AMM 26-11-01-000-801
Installation of the Fire-Detection-and-Extinguishing (FIREX) Control-Unit AMM 26-11-01-400-801
Removal of the Eductor Sensing Element AMM 26-13-01-000-801
Installation of the Eductor Sensing Element AMM 26-13-01-400-801
Removal of the Firewall Sensing Element AMM 26-13-05-000-801
Installation of the Firewall Sensing Element AMM 26-13-05-400-801
Kiddie Aerospace CMM 26-11-88
Electrical Bonding - Adjustment/Test SPM 51-80-00-05
Wiring - Maintenance Practices - ALL SPM 20-12-00-02
Wire Repair - Maintenance Practices - ALL SPM 20-12-10-02

Troubleshooting Recommendations:

  1. Check the FIREX Control Unit (A91) circuit breakers CB2-A11 and CB6-A4, pull and reset.
    Re-check MDC for the fault.

    1. If system checks are good, do close out.
    2. If fault remains, continue with next step.

  2. Check the FIREX APU Loop A for continuity and no shorts to ground, ring from A91P1 pin 12 to A91P1 pin 13. The resistance of the forward firewall loop (A103) is about 5.49Ω, and the eductor loop (A104) is about 2.11Ω with a total resistance of about 7.6Ω.

    1. If the resistance values are good, go to step 7.
    2. If the resistance values are out of tolerance, continue with next step.

  3. Gain access to loop A103 and check continuity at loop, it should be 5.49Ω.

    1. If resistance value is 5.49Ω, go to step 5.
    2. If resistance value is not 5.49Ω, continue with next step.

  4. Replace loop A103, do close out.
  5. Gain access to loop A104 and check continuity at loop, it should be 2.11Ω.

    1. If resistance value is 2.11Ω, go to step 7.
    2. If resistance value is not 2.11Ω, continue with next step.

  6. Replace loop A104, do close out.
  7. Inspect the FIREX APU Loop A: forward firewall (A103) and eductor loop (A104) for proper installation and adjust as required. Reset CB2-A11 and CB6-A4 and re-check MDC for fault.

    1. If fault is no longer posted in MDC, do close out.
    2. If failure is still posted in MDC, continue with next step.

  8. Replace FIREX control unit.
  9. Do close out.
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