03/10/21
Message Overview:
Message Description:
Critical internal fault reported by Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) channel A.
Possible Causes:
- Maintenance Diagnostics Table (MDT)
- Remote Data Concentrator (RDC) (A13)
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
NOTE: This message could be posted if the wrong Maintenance Diagnostics Table (MDT) is loaded on the aircraft.
| RDC Diagnostic Wd 1 - Label 350 (internal failure bit only) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bit | Bit Definition | Bit | Bit Definition |
| 11 | #RAM Fault (1 = Fault) | 14 | #ATM 1 TX/RX Loopback Test (1 = Fault) |
| 12 | #Map Checksum/CRC (1 = Fault) | 15 | #ATM 2 TX/RX Loopback Test (1 = Fault) |
| 13 | #Application Code Checksum/CRC (1 = Fault) | 16 | #ATM 3 TX/RX Loopback Test (1 = Fault) |
Quick Links:
| 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 |
| Load the Maintenance Diagnostic Tables (MDT) to the Maintenance Diagnostic Computer (MDC) | AMM 45-45-01-970-803 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Reset EICAS RDC A circuit breaker CB1-D2. Is the fault message still present?
- If NO, do close out.
- If YES, continue with next step.
- Check to see what MDT P/N is loaded on the aircraft. Make sure to reload the correct MDT for the aircraft configuration. Is the fault still present?
- If YES, continue with next step.
- If NO, do close out.
- Replace the RDC (A13).
- Do close out.