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03/03/21

Message Overview:

Message Name:

APUGCU [DC-DC CONV/31V SENSE]

Message Code:

2420132LPS

Associated CAS:

APU GEN FAIL
Advisory

Reporting LRU: Auxiliary Power Unit Generator Control Unit (APU GCU)
System Description: 24-22-00
Schematic Diagram: 24-22-00 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
Wiring Diagram: 24-22-01 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]

Message Description:

The Auxiliary Power Unit Generator Control Unit (APU GCU) has detected an internal failure related to its DC to DC Converter/internal 31 Volts sense circuit, consequently resulting in an APU Generator tripped off-line.

Possible Causes:

  • Auxiliary Power Unit Generator Control Unit (APU GCU) (A109)

Troubleshooting Tips:

Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None

Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None

Notice To Operators (NTO): None

Flight Operation Notifications Manual (FONM): None

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.

gcu_patch_cable

Quick Links:

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 ]

Troubleshooting Recommendations:

  1. Replace APUGCU.
    NOTE: Use PMAT to monitor the fault on GCU.
  2. Do close out.

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