07/14/23
Message Overview:
Message Description:
FQGC output bus data is invalid or missing to channel 'A' and 'B' RDC.
Possible Causes:
- Fuel Quantity Gauging Computer (FQGC) (A57)
- Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) (A13)
- Associated Wiring
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin:
- AW300-28-0118 - No Fault Found Initiative: Fuel Quantity and Gauging Computer (FQGC)
- AW300-28-0138 - Fuel Tank Sumping
- AW300-28-0398 - SmartFix Plus Fuel System Troubleshooting Updates
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
Quick Links:
| Built-In Test of the Fuel-Quantity Gauging System | AMM 28-41-00-740-801 |
| Removal of the Fuel Quantity Computer | AMM 28-41-01-000-801 |
| Installation of the Fuel Quantity Computer | AMM 28-41-01-400-801 |
| Removal of the Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) | AMM 31-41-05-000-802 |
| Installation of the Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) | AMM 31-41-05-400-802 |
| Wiring - Maintenance Practices - ALL | SPM 20-12-00-02 |
| Wire Repair - Maintenance Practices - ALL | SPM 20-12-10-02 |
| Electrical Connectors - Maintenance Practice - ALL | SPM 20-20-00-02 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Make sure Refuel/Defuel panel is set to OFF and reset the following circuit breakers, waiting 10 seconds before pushing the breakers back:
Circuit Breaker Name CB3-C3 FUEL QTY 1 CB4-C3 FUEL QTY 2 CB1-D2 EICAS RDC A CB2-D2 EICAS RDC B - If the amber 'FUEL QTY FAIL' EICAS message is still displayed, go to next step.
- If the amber 'FUEL QTY FAIL' EICAS message is no longer displayed, do close out.
- Verify fuel synoptic page for any MAGENTA parameters other than fuel quantities.
- If any abnormal MAGENTA indications other than fuel quantities are displayed on the Fuel Synoptic page, or were reported displayed by pilots at a time that can be correlated to B3-006788, replace RDC.
- If there are no abnormal MAGENTA parameters, go to next step.
- Re-rack the Fuel Quantity Gauging Computer (FQGC). Is the fault message still present?
- If YES, go to next step.
- If NO, do close out.
- Carry out wiring checks per Table below. Repair or replace any defective wiring as required.
Connector Pin + Connector Pin - Expected Result A13EP1 A1 A57BP1 79 Continuity A13EP1 B1 A57BP1 78 Continuity A13DP1 A1 A57BP1 67 Continuity A13DP1 B1 A57BP1 68 Continuity - Do power checks per table below. Repair or replace any defective wiring as required.
Connector Pin (28 VDC) Pin (Ground) Expected Result A57BP1 95 97 ≈28 VDC A57BP1 105 103 ≈28 VDC - If wiring is found serviceable, replace FQGC.
- If fault continues, replace RDC.
- Do close out.