07/24/24
Message Overview:
| DDG Reference: | 24-8 |
| Pilot Action (QRH): | ELEC 04-27 |
| System Description: | 24-21-00 |
| Schematic Diagram: | [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] SSM 24-21-00-101 - Primary AC Power Supply System - Electrical Schematic |
| Wiring Diagram: | [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] WM 24-24-00/WM 24-24-05 Electrical Control Panel (AP3) - ALL |
Message Description:
A failure was detected with Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) 1.
Possible Causes:
- Generator Control Unit (GCU) 1 (A56)
- Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) 1 (G1)
- Associated Wiring
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin:
- AW700-24-0303 - Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) - Rotor Diode Failure
- AW700-24-0305 - Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) - Failures
- AW700-24-0598 - Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) GL511-1103-9 - Failure
- AW700-24-0655 - Variable Frequency Generator Harness Low Clearance to Hydraulic/Fuel Lines
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter:
- REFERENCE INSTRUCTION LETTER (RIL) GX-0198 - Return to service following VFG bearing failure and/or VFG housing rupture
A GCU patch cable (GSE REF # 24X-24-02) can be used to interchange GCUs 1, 4 and 5 into position 2 or 3 (for troubleshooting only).
The GCU NVMs can only be downloaded at position #2 or #3.
Quick Links:
| Removal of the Main Generator | AMM 24-21-01-000-801 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
| Installation of the Main Generator | AMM 24-21-01-400-801 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
| Removal of the Generator Control Units (GCU) | AMM 24-24-01-000-801 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
| Installation of the Generator Control Units (GCU) | AMM 24-24-01-400-801 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
| Wire Repair | SPM 20-12-10 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Select related CAIMS message below:
- If there are no CAIMS messages, make sure a visual inspection is performed. Make sure the Generator shaft is not sheared.
- For VFG bearing failure and/or VFG housing rupture, reference AW700-24-0598 and RIL GX-0198, make sure a visual inspection of the engine area surrounding the Generator is performed.
- Do close out.
